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Rocketship.FM brings you the latest and most important stories shaping the world of technology. From groundbreaking innovations to high-stakes corporate battles, we break down the news that matters—giving you the insights you need to stay informed in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether it's AI, big tech power plays, or the future of digital policy, we make sense of the headlines so you don’t have to.Rocketship.fm, produced in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts, has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc, Entrepreneur, and many more business publications as a top business podcast year after year.
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Aug 3, 2023 • 22min
XXX - Musk's Magnum Opus
In light of Twitter's recent rebrand to X, we dive into the history of Elon Musk's fascination with X branding. We trace X through Musk's history at PayPal, with his goal to create a "financial superstore," all the way to his current ambitions.This podcast is brought to you by:Miro: Go to Miro.com/podcast and get your first three Miro boards free forever.Hubspot: Listen to The Science of Scaling wherever you get your podcasts.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglome

Jul 27, 2023 • 32min
Is Threads the Twitter Killer? Or Is Threads Dying?
Meta is trying to offer a competitor to Twitter called Threads and it's grown at record-setting pace. But how is Threads as a product? Can it really unseat Twitter or is it just another clone with no staying power? In this episode, we'll break down the ins and outs of the new app and predict the future of the social networking platform.This podcast is brought to you by:Miro: Go to Miro.com/podcast and get your first three Miro boards free forever.Hubspot: Listen to The Science of Scaling wherever you get your podcasts.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

Jul 20, 2023 • 31min
Building the future of fintech + Behinds the scenes at Figma with Adam Nash
In this episode of Rocketship.fm, we delve into the extraordinary career of Adam Nash, the CEO and co-founder of Daffy, a groundbreaking fintech platform focused on charitable giving. As a renowned serial angel investor, advisor, and board member in over 100 companies, including Acorns, Gusto, Figma, and Opendoor, Adam has been at the forefront of driving innovation in the fintech industry. His investments have consistently aimed to make financial tools more accessible to the public through tech-enabled products. We also explore Adam's passion for democratizing access to technology and its communities, evident in his non-profit work and his role as co-Chairman of ICON, a non-profit organization fostering a Silicon Valley community dedicated to Israeli technology and innovation. With a remarkable career that includes leadership positions at Dropbox, Wealthfront, LinkedIn, eBay, and more, Adam's expertise and visionary mindset have reshaped the landscape of finance and technology. Join us as we uncover the insights and experiences of this remarkable tech leader who is truly making a difference in the world.This podcast is brought to you by:Miro: Go to Miro.com/podcast and get your first three Miro boards free forever.Hubspot: Listen to The Science of Scaling wherever you get your podcasts. Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

Jul 13, 2023 • 26min
Musk vs Zuckerberg
By now, you may have heard that Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are planning to hit the ring for a fight for the ages. Today, we'll break down the history of the two, why they're fighting, where the fight may take place, and who wins in a fight like this.This podcast is brought to you by:Shopify: Start selling on Shopify today. Go to Shopify.com/Rocketship now.Ampla: Go to getampla.com to fill out your five-minute application today.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

Jul 6, 2023 • 23min
Does AI Have a PR Problem? with Otto Pohl
Join us on this thought-provoking podcast episode as we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and explore the burning question: Does AI have a PR problem? In today's fast-paced technological landscape, AI finds itself at the center of a colossal public relations conundrum. The allure and apprehension surrounding this transformative technology lead to a seemingly uncontrollable narrative, with people projecting their hopes and fears onto AI, triggering discussions on the future of jobs, the essence of humanity, and the extent of AI's capabilities.Our discussion unravels the complexity of AI's PR challenges, highlighting the immense scale and impact of AI beyond the influence of any single company. As we examine the parallels between openAI, generative AI, and other tech companies, we discover how media interest often swings to extremes, leading to a cyclical pattern where a trough of skepticism follows the peak of hype. Brace yourself for the moment when journalists start questioning, "Is AI over?"—a phenomenon reminiscent of previous tech revolutions such as crypto, driverless cars, and even the early days of the Internet.Tune in as we explore the multifaceted dimensions of AI's public perception, examining the unknowns, uncertainties, and the quest for balance between optimism and caution. Join industry experts, AI enthusiasts, and thought leaders as we navigate the intersection of technology, human perception, and the evolving narrative of artificial intelligence.This podcast is brought to you by:Shopify: Start selling on Shopify today. Go to Shopify.com/Rocketship now.Ampla: Go to getampla.com to fill out your five-minute application today.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

Jun 29, 2023 • 29min
Apple's "One More Thing"
Steve Jobs made Apple famous for having "one more thing," a big surprise at the end of product announcements, like the iPod Touch and FaceTime. And now, Apple is back with yet another buried lede: Apple Vision Pro. Today, we'll look at Apple Vision Pro and learn what it’s all about and whether it changes the game for the metaverse. Plus, we'll take a glimpse backwards at other AR devices that preceded the Vision Pro.This podcast is brought to you by:Shopify: Start selling on Shopify today. Go to Shopify.com/Rocketship now.Ampla: Go to getampla.com to fill out your five minute application today.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

Jun 22, 2023 • 23min
The People vs OpenAI
OpenAI is on their way to court, and while to some it may have seemed a matter of time until AI opened up new legal questions, the topics of the lawsuits OpenAI is involved in are pretty surprising. Today, we'll walk through three cases involving OpenAI, including a defamation suit, a suit regarding the redistribution of code, and the story of a lawyer who used ChatGPT in not quite the correct way.This podcast is brought to you by:Shopify: Start selling on Shopify today. Go to Shopify.com/Rocketship now.Ampla: Go to getampla.com to fill out your five minute application today.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

Jun 15, 2023 • 38min
The humble beginnings of YCombinator
Since its founding in 2005, YCombinator has helped startups like Airbnb, Coinbase, DoorDash, and many others find success. Today, we'll trace the accelerator's history from its humble beginnings in Cambridge, Massachusetts all the way to where they are currently under new leader Garry Tan.This podcast is brought to you by:Shopify: Start selling on Shopify today. Go to Shopify.com/Rocketship now.Ampla: Go to getampla.com to fill out your five minute application today.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

Jun 8, 2023 • 30min
ChatGPT Goes To School
ChatGPT has only been around for a short time, but it's already making waves in schools across the world. Today, we'll take a look at how students are using ChatGPT for their work, how teachers, professors, and schools are responding, and what AI means for the future of education.This podcast is brought to you by:Shopify: Start selling on Shopify today. Go to Shopify.com/Rocketship now.Ampla: Go to getampla.com to fill out your five minute application today.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

Jun 1, 2023 • 27min
Google vs. Calendly
Recently, Michael noticed that Google placed harsh limitations on third party calendar services within its own Google Calendar product, nearly causing a major setback to his business. But Google has a history of actions just like this that can cause major ripples across business that use their services. And since Google is known to toe the line with antitrust laws, today, we dive further into Google's role in the internet community, and how its actions affect commerce for better and for worse.This podcast is brought to you by:Shopify: Start selling on Shopify today. Go to Shopify.com/Rocketship now.Ampla: Go to getampla.com to fill out your five minute application today.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Gigantic: Learn more about Gigantic's Product Leadership course, AI for Marketing course, Product Management course, Executive Leadership course & Web3 for Marketing course at Gigantic.isRocketship is brought to you by The Podglomerate.***Previous Guests include Seth Goden, Christian Idioti, Ash Maurya, Dan Shapiro of Glowforge, Lolita Taub, Amy Hood of Hoodzpah, Amanda Goetz, Helen Tran, Ben Parr, Mac Conwell, Charli Marie Prangley of ConvertKit, Kandis O'Brian, Laura Roeder, Brenna Loury of Doist, Lopa van der Mersch of Rasa, Ken Norton, Randy Silver, Sanjiv Kalevar of OpenView Venture Partners, Dan Olsen, Jay Clouse, Melissa Perri, Dheerja Kaur of Robinhood, Rahul Vohra of Superhuman, Rich Mironov, Ben Foster, ChatGPT, Ron Weiner of Earth Class Mail.***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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