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In this new series we talk to founders that are part of the growing "Snap Mafia", former Snap employees that turned in their corporate badges to become entrepreneurs. These are the inside stories of working at Snap, their journey to become founders, and the companies that they're building to disrupt industries.   Connect with James and Daniel! LinkedIn: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesborow/  Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldruger/  Twitter:  James: https://twitter.com/jamesborow  Daniel: https://twitter.com/ddruger Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.takinginventorypod.com/ and follow Taking Inventory on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Former Google & Meta executive, Rob Leathern, discusses digital data evolution, AI in privacy, and consumer understanding. Topics include data privacy challenges, regulatory contrasts, and enhancing safety with AI. Insightful conversation on navigating privacy laws and balancing data access for developers.

Nick Bell, CEO of Fanatics Live, discusses his career journey from startups to major companies like Snap and Google. He delves into the evolution of media, focusing on the 'Attention Economy' and the future of media businesses. Topics include building a newspaper on Snapchat, innovation in search, and Fanatics' transformation into a multi-threaded business.

If you like Taking Inventory, do us a favor and give us a 5-star rating and review. It’s the best way to help support us! ——— Steve Gatena and his co-founders have built Pray.com into one of the biggest platforms for and prayer and the #1 App for Daily Prayer and Bedtime Bible Stories. They’re now expanding on their mission through the use of ads – a unique experience that pairs religion with advertising. Steve opens up about why he started Pray.com, challenges as they’ve grown (surprisingly similar to mobile apps of all categories), and why ads if done right are a natural fit for religious content and communities.  Website and app: https://www.pray.com/ Visit Beyond The Brotherhood to support Navy Seals as they transition into the private sector. ——— Connect with James and Daniel! LinkedIn: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesborow/  Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldruger/  Twitter:  James: https://twitter.com/jamesborow  Daniel: https://twitter.com/ddruger Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.takinginventorypod.com/ and follow Taking Inventory on LinkedIn and Twitter!

If you like Taking Inventory, do us a favor and give us a 5-star rating and review. It’s the best way to help support us! ——— Amazon had another blowout quarter (Q4) reporting $14.7M of ad revenue and exceeding every analysts’ expectations. Despite being one of the fastest growing ads businesses, it’s still one of the most misunderstood. We brought in Adam Epstein, former President of Perpetua, one of Amazon’s biggest ads partners to explain the inner workings of one of the biggest ads businesses in the world.   ——— Connect with James and Daniel! LinkedIn: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesborow/  Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldruger/  Twitter:  James: https://twitter.com/jamesborow  Daniel: https://twitter.com/ddruger Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.takinginventorypod.com/ and follow Taking Inventory on LinkedIn and Twitter!

Tyler Denk, CEO of Beehiiv, discusses building in public, Beehiiv's email ad network vision, and the power of newsletters. They explore email collection, optimized growth tools, and the dynamics between big and small newsletters. The episode delves into a decentralized social network for content creators, emphasizing revenue opportunities and challenges of subscription models.

Renowned tech reporter Alex Heath discusses his path from iPhone blogging to interviewing tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. He debates the future of Snap, the impact of AI, and the transformative shift happening in tech. Topics include layoffs, decision-making, the future of AR glasses, and Snap's strategic position in the consumer hardware market.

Katie Stratton, Chief Growth Officer of Shipt, discusses the evolution of Shipt's retail media platforms, the importance of customer journey in retail curation strategy, and quality partnerships over quantity. They also cover transparency in retail media networks and the future of last-mile delivery.

John Sutton is the Co-Founder of Mansion Group, a PropTech meets FinTech company focused on building the next great hospitality brand. Prior to founding Mansion Group, John spent 12 years with Red Ventures most recently as President and Chief Digital Officer. Red Ventures is likely the biggest media company that most people have never heard of, but they tout brands such as BankRate, The Points Guy, Healthline, Lonely Planet, CNET and many more. John is also an active investor and advisor, working with companies like Open Door, ZPG, and Venture and Private Equity investors.  — Where to find James and Daniel: LinkedIn: James: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesborow/  Daniel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldruger/  Twitter:  James: https://twitter.com/jamesborow  Daniel: https://twitter.com/ddruger — Don't miss an episode of Taking Inventory. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter! Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.takinginventorypod.com/

The hosts reflect on the favorite episodes and guests from 2023, including the creator economy and connected TV. They discuss wild predictions for 2024, including presidential nominees and Meta as an AI company. They also talk about future developments and a potential Amazon seller rebellion. Additionally, they mention the possibility of having someone from the trade desk on the podcast.