Ron Biscardi discusses the future of conference apps, while Alexis Ohanian talks about Reddit's potential IPO. They also touch on Reddit's success, challenges faced by venture funds, and the power of community in sustaining Reddit.

Entrepreneur Eric Migicovsky joins the podcast to discuss Beeper's mission of providing a universal chat app and their fight against Apple's control over messaging. They explore Apple's iMessage lock-in, the limitations of SMS, and the challenges of using non-Apple messaging apps. The conversation also touches on the importance of communication and privacy, the push for interoperability, and the impact of startups on ecosystems. They delve into the monopolies and lack of competition in the market, as well as the reluctance of developers to develop for new platforms. Lastly, they discuss Beeper's features and the launch of the Founder Fridays meetup program.

Late-stage VC market update, challenges in the hardware space, features of Terra Kaffe's coffee machines, direct selling advantages, and Founder Fridays

Michael Kim, Investor in fund of funds, deep dives on fund of funds' strengths and 'Achilles heel'. They discuss alpha, beta, and quality indices in early-stage investing, current market trends, and future startup outlook.

Zest's Jake Gutstein joins Jason to discuss creating the cooking app Zest, finding the right tools for startups, experience in the Launch Accelerator program, and more!

Guest Sunny Madra joins the host to celebrate their 100th demo on the show. Interesting topics include exploring Paid Leave, reviewing AI advancements posted by Barsee, and discussing the tragic story of Aaron Swartz.

Aileen Lee, venture capitalist and founder of Cowboy Ventures, joins the show to talk about her experiences as a woman in tech, the Unicorn Club, predictions for startups, and more. They discuss the changing representation of women in venture capital, the rise of unicorn companies, the benefits of using Ketone IQ, the changing demographics of startup founders, and investment strategy at Cowboy Ventures.

Elizabeth Yin, a venture capitalist and co-founder of a startup accelerator and Zach Coelius, a successful entrepreneur and angel investor, join host David Weisburd to discuss trends in venture capital. They cover topics such as the growth of fund sizes, the resurgence of the Bay Area, the decrease in capital efficiency, the rise in unicorn companies but lack of liquidity, and top recent investments.

Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu discusses the viral launch of the Rabbit R1 AI companion device, covering product vision, iconic design, revolutionary software, and manufacturing logistics. The podcast explores the differences between large language models and large action models, data collection process for training large action models, authentication and access to Rabbit's Web Portal, and the benefits of hiring remote talent. It also delves into enhancing search accuracy, simplifying music control, exploring the capabilities of a phone-like device, advancements in virtual assistants, and the team size required to build the hardware device.

The podcast discusses the dynamics of AI in the workplace, including remote work management and efficiency debates. They demonstrate platforms such as Hour One for video creation and Dinnerfly for personalized meal planning. They also explore the concept of deep fake ads and the challenges of making AI more human-like. Additionally, they introduce Vanta, a company that helps startups achieve compliance quickly. The podcast concludes with discussions on real-time agents, Gusto payroll services, and disappointment with Apple's behavior.