This Week in Startups

Back from the weekend! First up, J+M catch up and cover a very strange economic situation. (2:07) Then, the duo covers NoMa, the world's most famous restaurant, shutting its doors due to an unsustainable business model (24:46), before going deep on generative AI news and demoing OpenAI's ChatGPT iOS app! (49:54) (0:00) J+M intro today's show! (2:07) Weekend catchup! Jason's chainsaw adventure (12:29) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist (14:04) Twitter view counts being a revealing engagement metric, Jeremy Renner's accident, "the weirdest economy ever" (23:17) House of Macadamias - Get 20% off at https://houseofmacadamias.com/twist by using code TWIST20 (24:46) Noma, the world's best restaurant, to shut down due to an unsustainable business model (37:43) Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Apply in 5 minutes, no funding required, sign up at http://aka.ms/thisweekinstartups (39:12) Massive wealth transfer upcoming and how that impacts the labor market, Kauffman Fellowship (49:54) OpenAI update: Microsoft reportedly integrating ChatGPT into Word and email, "derivative" AI tools, SOTD: XetHub, ChatGPT banned by NYC public schools (1:02:38) Jason demos ChatGPT's upcoming iOS app, which is currently in private TestFlight beta (1:11:12) Uber trademarks "Uber Air," eVTOL relationship with Joby Aviation, current chopper business FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

Coffeezilla, an investigative journalist known for exposing online scams, dives deep into the allegations surrounding Logan Paul and the CryptoZoo project. He discusses red flags, accountability issues, and the impact of deception in the crypto space. Em Herrera, an investor at Knight Ventures, follows with insights on Gen Z consumer trends and their complex relationship with online influencers and shopping. Together, they unpack the ethical dilemmas of promoting unverified projects and the need for better transparency in the creator economy.

M+J kick off the show by discussing the news that Bing will integrate ChatGPT into its search service. (1:21) Then they chop it up about ZeniMax forming Microsoft’s first union. (15:06) And then Lon Harris joins the show to review Flux Gourmet and chat about the economics of streaming (27:11) (0:00) J+M Kick off the show (1:21) Bing to integrate ChatGPT into search (13:30) Crowdbotics - Get a free scoping session for your next big app idea at crowdbotics.com/twist (15:06) ZeniMax forms Microsoft’s first union (25:45) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST (27:11) Lon, Molly and Jason discuss Flux Gourmet (41:31) Founder University 2-Day Intensive Course - learn more at intensive.founder.university (42:31) Starz cancels Dangerous Liaisons, Becoming Elizabeth and Step Up + the economics of streaming FOLLOW Lon: https://twitter.com/lons FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

Multiple time guest and friend of the pod Keith Rabois is back! Jason and Keith talk 2023 macro outlook (1:00), big tech's impact on startups (10:01), advice for founders (18:24), Meta's risky VR bet (27:22), ChatGPT vs Google (39:05), and more! (0:00) Jason intros today's guest: Keith Rabois! (1:00) Keith's 2023 macro outlook and thoughts on startup valuations (8:54) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist  (10:01) What are big tech hiring freezes and RIFs doing to the startup market? Entitlement era coming to an end (18:24) Advice for different archetypes of founders (25:50) Acquire.com - Sign up for FREE at https://try.acquire.com/twist (27:22) Importance of founder authority, Tim Cook taking over for Steve Jobs at Apple, Meta's risky VR bet (37:34) Apply for the LAUNCH Accelerator: https://launchaccelerator.co (39:05) Keith's thoughts on ChatGPT, a new approach to search, and Microsoft taking on Google (53:37) What types of founders is Keith looking to invest in right now? (59:25) OpenDoor thoughts + a little politics FOLLOW Keith: https://twitter.com/rabois FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

Jason and Molly are BACK for the first news show of 2023! First up, they break down SpaceX's reported $137B valuation, the astounding market opportunity for Starlink, and more! (7:14) Then, they cover two Shopify stories (37:38) and Apple shutting down fan-favorite weather app Dark Sky. (55:01) (0:00) J+M intro today's topics! (2:25) Thoughts on the potential year ahead (7:14) SpaceX is raising $750M at a $137B valuation, led by a16z (12:54) LinkedIn Marketing -  Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups (14:24) Producer Sam (powered by ChatGPT), Starlink's bottom-up TAM, SpaceX's genius infrastructure play (29:56) Coda - The All-in-one doc for teams, sign up for free at https://coda.io/twist (31:28) More ChatGPT producing (37:38) Shopify is attempting to fill the ad targeting void left by Apple's App Tracking Transparency (45:07) Subscribe to the Founder University Podcast at https://www.founder.university/podcast (46:32) Second Shopify story: CEO Tobi Lutke has asked employees to purge meetings to increase productivity (55:01) Apple shuts down the Dark Sky weather app FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

Jason and Molly rip through 20+ predictions for 2023, including over/under bets, shutdowns, stocks, main characters, startups, new tech, and SO much more! (0:00) J+M tee up today's show: 2023 Predictions! (1:53) Main character of 2023 (4:35) Most anticipated trend (7:13) Surprising shutdown (9:40) Biggest bag securer (13:36) Notion - Sign up for FREE at https://notion.com/jason (15:06) App/tech breakout (17:30) Most notable CEO resignation or return (21:25) Most anticipated technology (25:37) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist (26:45) Most anticipated media (29:09) Over/under: 30.5 year sentence for SBF (30:07) Over/under: 10.5 year sentence for Caroline Ellison (30:34) Over/under: $750M box office for Oppenheimer (31:06) Over/under: 21 months left of recession (31:46) Hottest take for 2023 (35:53) Fitbod - Get 25% off at https://fitbod.me/twist  (37:26) Will any VCs be charged in a crypto-related crime? (38:16) Will total capital raised by VCs fall off a cliff? (43:11) What startup will make the biggest impact? (45:59) Overrated hot new vertical (48:43) Will the fundraising landscape get better for startups? (50:19) Over/under: 3 new impactful social apps (51:18) Most stock appreciation: $AAPL, $AMZN, $GOOG, $META, $MSFT (52:59) Most stock appreciation: $ABNB, $SPOT, $UBER (55:21) Over/under: 177 IPOs (56:07) When will VR replace the iPhone? FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

Molly and Jason present... the 2022 TWiSTY Awards! Join them in commemorating all the best, worst, and craziest moments from this year in startups, markets, and tech! (0:00) J+M intro today's show (1:37) Introducing the 2022 TWiSTY Awards! (3:18) Best prop (7:51) Best behind the scenes emoji (12:38) Mixpanel - Apply for $50K in credits at https://mixpanel.com/startups  (14:04) Best meme (19:12) Best gadget (22:44) Nutrisense - Use code TWIST and get $30 off at nutrisense.io/twist (24:14) Best media (39:40) Best Twitter follow (42:55) Founder University - Apply at https://course.founder.university (44:32) Main Character of the Year (54:54) Bag Securer of the Year (1:02:07) Best CEO of the Year (1:10:03) Startup of the Year (1:15:35) Defunct Startup of the Year (1:20:52) News Topic of the Year (1:26:55) Surprisingly Awesome Guest of the Year (1:30:28) Interview of the Year (1:32:56) Best Guest Chemistry of the Year (1:39:28) Episode of the Year FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

J+M kick off the show by discussing some approved changes to direct listings, which will make it easier for companies going public via direct listings to raise money! (1:18) Then, LAUNCH team member Charlie Cuddy joins Molly to demo Notion's new AI tool (14:07). Finally, Producer Rachel joins Molly to break down which popular consumer apps and tools to use to plan a last-minute NYE party. (33:12) (0:00) Molly intros today's segments! (1:18) J+M discuss the approved changes to direct listings, and how this might impact companies going public in 2023 (12:33) Crowdbotics - Get a free scoping session for your next big app idea at https://crowdbotics.com/twist (14:07) LAUNCH team member Charlie Cuddy joins Molly to demo Notion AI! (31:58) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist (33:12) Producer Rachel joins Molly to break down which popular consumer apps and tools to use to plan a last-minute NYE party! (41:12) Founder University - Apply at https://course.founder.university (42:52) Rachel and Molly discuss the best gig work apps, playlist tools, sober-curious beverages, and more! FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

Christmas surprise! Check out Jason and Molly's FULL review of Tár, spoilers and all, with Lon Harris! (0:00) Tár review from Thursday (21:53) Bonus Tár review! Reviewing the critics, SPOILER REVIEW, and more! FOLLOW Lon: https://twitter.com/lons FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A?sub_confirmation=1

Molly and Jason discuss Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang pleading guilty to securities fraud. (2:04) Then Lon Harris joins J+M for this week’s edition of This Week in Streaming, where they discuss YouTube’s new 7-year multibillion-dollar deal with the NFL. (36:57) We wrap with Part 1 of their review of Todd Field’s latest film Tár. (1:06:12) (0:00) J+M Kick off the show (2:04) Molly and Jason react to Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang pleading guilty to securities fraud (8:36) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist (12:29) The Truth of FTX is confirmed + the difference between marketing a product and a security (22:49) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist (23:59) How will VCs fair if tokens are ruled as securities (30:16) Molly and Jason’s hot takes on the FTX fallout (35:17) Founder University - Build your MVP with help from Founder University at course.founder.university (36:57) YouTube inks multibillion-dollar streaming deal with the NFL (55:40) Lon runs down the topics in his newsletter, including Netflix’s Wednesday becoming a smash hit + actors who have not acted in a streaming series  (1:06:12) Part 1: Molly, Jason and Lon review Todd Field’s Tár (TO BE CONTINUED)