The Hustle Daily Show
Hubspot Media
A daily dose of irreverent, offbeat, and informative takes on business & tech news. Hosted by Jon Weigell and the rotating cast of The Hustle. Plus, expert insight on business strategies including marketing, scaling, sales, and overall entrepreneurship.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 14min
The Veterinary industry coughs up $38B
Private equity firms are heavily investing in the veterinary industry, banking on pet owners spending large sums on healthcare. Amazon's impressive next-day shipping and Tesla's resurgence are also discussed. The podcast explores the financial impact of corporate acquisitions on veterinary care, the rapid growth in the industry, and regulatory concerns affecting the market dynamics.
Apr 29, 2024 • 12min
What happens after a TikTok ban?
Exploring the impact of a TikTok ban on countries like India, the growth of alternative short video platforms, implications on the creator economy and free speech, legal challenges and stakeholder perspectives, with uncertainties over the outcome.
Apr 26, 2024 • 14min
The erotic Dune popcorn bucket & how memes make marketing dreams
Discussion on the unexpected viral controversy of the Dune popcorn bucket, economic struggles of Red Lobster, and the importance of brands capitalizing on accidental marketing moments for success.
Apr 25, 2024 • 13min
Gen Zers are adopting Boomer hobbies
Younger generations like Millennials and Gen Zers are adopting senior citizen habits, embracing traditional activities like book clubs and needlepoint. AI companies pledge against child exploitation, plus Starbucks union negotiations.
Apr 24, 2024 • 15min
The $12B train line from Vegas to LA breaks ground
US officials begin construction on a high-speed train line from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, with questions on profitability and speed. Also, Spotify sees profit gains and a Tesla crash blamed on autopilot. Explore the potential impact of the new train line on travel patterns and the growing interest in high-speed rail.
Apr 23, 2024 • 14min
Explaining Tesla’s troubles, from robotaxis to cybertrucks
The podcast delves into Tesla's financial troubles, including stock decline, cybertruck recalls, and layoffs. It explores Elon Musk's controversial decisions on robo-taxis and investor worries. The hosts also cover Chipotle's expansion and the legal battles between cookie brands.
Apr 22, 2024 • 11min
This AI-generated rom-com proves AI is no Scorsese (yet)
An AI-generated rom-com trailer by TCL sparks discussion on the limitations of AI in Hollywood. The hosts explore the differences between AI and traditional rom-coms, raise concerns about AI-generated visuals in entertainment, and speculate on the future of AI-generated content in the industry.
Apr 21, 2024 • 24min
The startups trying make sense of unpredictable weather
Founder and CEO of Sensible Weather, Nick Cavanaugh, discusses how startups are using weather data to combat unpredictable weather patterns. The podcast explores weather's impact on various industries, weather guarantee products for travelers, and the versatility of weather data for creating innovative solutions. It also touches on how startups are leveraging weather data for business strategy and the future of weather forecasting.
Apr 19, 2024 • 15min
Funding your startup is harder than ever now (thanks, VC firms)
Explore the challenging landscape of startup funding in 2024 with a decline in VC investments. Discover why VC firms are burnt out and which startups are still getting funded. Plus, get insights on 23andMe going private and Taylor Swift's lucrative new album.
Apr 18, 2024 • 16min
Can one YouTuber bring down a $850m AI company?
YouTuber Marques Brownlee's scathing review of the AI Pin from Humane AI raises questions on tech creator power over businesses. Alaska Airlines faces more challenges, and Americans are shocked by the median full-time salary. Can influential reviewers like Brownlee make or break a company?
