BIG IDEAS BY NEW ECONOMIES

Ahmet Bahadir Ozdemir, co-founder of Airalo and visionary in traveler connectivity, shares his unlikely journey from selling ship supplies in Turkey to creating a global eSIM marketplace. He reveals how he spotted the connectivity struggles of seafarers, pivoted from a successful SIM business when Apple launched eSIMs, and navigated the COVID fallout with a strict 'war on waste' mentality. Ahmet also discusses the importance of human connection, the value of storytelling over KPIs, and his ambitious vision for a seamless global connectivity layer.

Lindsay Kaplan, co-founder of Chief, a groundbreaking women's executive network, shares her journey from cold-emailing the first members to leading a massive community. She discusses how they pivoted to digital during COVID and the importance of maintaining brand consistency while scaling across cities. Lindsay highlights the unique role of AI in enhancing productivity without replacing genuine human connection. Now an investor at Next Wave NYC, she reflects on the evolving landscape of leadership and the need for authentic relationships in today's digital age.

Anish Acharya, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and former Google engineer, dives into the fast-evolving world of consumer startups in the AI era. He discusses why now is a golden age for building consumer tech, predicting the rise of AI-native social networks and voice as a key enterprise tool. Acharya also highlights the shift towards consumer-built software and how founders should strategically approach fundraising. With insights on overcoming common founder traps and the next 1,000 days in AI, his perspective is both enlightening and motivational.

Welcome to BIG IDEAS by NEW ECONOMIES — a show where we learn how the most iconic founders have turned crucible moments into global companies. Throughout these episodes, we also discover the trends our guests are most excited about, and the types of businesses those trends could go on to create.P.S. When you become an annual paid subscriber, you automatically access these best-in-class AI tools for free — for 12 months. Save thousands of dollars now!!In this week’s episode, we are joined by Emad Mostaque – the founder of Stability AI, the company behind Stable Diffusion, and now the architect of an even more ambitious project: Intelligent Internet. In just a few short years, Emad has gone from running hedge funds to helping ignite the generative AI boom, with hundreds of millions of downloads and billions of images created from models his team helped bring into the world. Now he’s thinking far beyond viral products: sovereign AI for governments, open healthcare models that can outperform doctors on benchmarks and run on a laptop, and agentic systems that could sit beside every citizen, not just inside Big Tech’s closed platforms.In this episode, we explore:* The next 1,000 days of AI — Emad explains why we’re approaching a tipping point where agentic systems begin replacing large parts of the cognitive workforce.* The collapse in the cost of intelligence — how AI is rapidly becoming as cheap and abundant as electricity, and what that means for economies, companies, and individuals.* Cognitive colonialism — why Emad believes the biggest risk isn’t just superintelligence, but a world where a handful of corporations control the AI layer closest to our children.* A universal basic AI — his argument that UBI alone won’t be enough; society will also need open, sovereign AI systems that work for people, not platforms.* What careers look like by 2028 — from disappearing graduate jobs to one-person unicorns, we break down what’s coming for work, education, and opportunity.Plus much more, so grab a notebook and enjoy the episode! Also available on Apple Podcasts // SpotifyEpisode Chapters(0:00) Intro(3:00) Stability AI (8:25) Intelligent Internet (15:45) Who Should Own AI Models? (18:10) What Do AI Models Get Wrong?(23:15) Which Human Roles Will Disappear Next?(25:28) Who Wins The AI Race?(31:50) Buddies: The AI World Leaders (35:10) What Is Coming Next? (39:33) Emad’s Typical Day (42:43) Trends: Robotics & Self Driving Cars (46:45) AI’s Biggest ChallengesThanks for listening and see you in the next episode 👋 Get full access to NEW ECONOMIES at www.neweconomies.co/subscribe

Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder and CEO of Solana and former Qualcomm engineer, shares the inspiring journey behind Solana's rapid rise as a leading blockchain. He discusses the importance of stablecoins for crypto's future and the challenges faced during the FTX collapse. Anatoly highlights how Solana's resilience led to innovations like the MadLads NFT launch. He also envisions a world where a single high-throughput blockchain facilitates seamless financial transactions and global access to capital.

Welcome to BIG IDEAS by NEW ECONOMIES — a show where we learn how the most iconic founders have turned crucible moments into global companies. Throughout these episodes, we also discover the trends our guests are most excited about, and the types of businesses those trends could go on to create.P.S. When you become an annual paid subscriber, you automatically access these best-in-class AI tools for free — for 12 months. Save thousands of dollars now!!In this week’s episode, we sit down with Henry Ward, co-founder and CEO of Carta, for an in-person conversation recorded in San Francisco during Tech Week — with thanks to Founders Inc for hosting us. Carta supports thousands of founders with their cap tables and is now expanding into the private equity space. We cover the current AI hype and how founders can think beyond it, Carta’s transformation over the years, the state of emerging managers, the growing importance of secondaries, lessons from Marc Andreessen, and more.Throughout the episode, we discuss:* (0:00) Intro * (5:46) The AI Hype * (8:21) Where Does AI Go Next? * (10:50) How You Can Land Your First Users * (15:44) The Relentless Ambition * (21:56) Are We In An AI Bubble? * (23:30) The Importance Of Secondaries * (25:24) Lessons From Raising $1 Billion * (27:00) The State Of Emerging Managers * (31:04) Greatest Lessons From Marc Andreessen * (33:00) Creating Board Seats * (37:10) Fundraising Tips For Founders * (37:50) Private Equity Trends * (40:40) Carta’s Future Plans * (42:12) Hardest Part As The CEO * (44:25) Carta Employees Becoming Founders * (45:50) Five Years Aheadand more… Watch the full episode now also available on Apple Podcasts // Spotify If you enjoyed this episode, help sustain our work by clicking ❤️ and 🔄 at the top of this post. Get full access to NEW ECONOMIES at www.neweconomies.co/subscribe

Welcome to BIG IDEAS by NEW ECONOMIES — a show where we learn how the most iconic founders have turned crucible moments into global companies. Throughout these episodes, we also discover the trends our guests are most excited about, and the types of businesses those trends could go on to create.P.S. When you become an annual paid subscriber, you automatically access these best-in-class AI tools for free — for 12 months. Save thousands of dollars now!!In this week’s episode, we chat with Pär-Jörgen Pärson, who has been a Partner at Northzone since 2004 — now one of the largest and most respected venture firms, and one many founders aspire to have on their cap table. At Northzone, PJ’s primary focus areas are disruptive businesses in energy transition, health, consumer, and AI. Throughout our conversation, we explore the current tech cycle and what excites PJ most about AI. We discuss how VCs compete today, what defines a great founder, and how the founder mindset has evolved over the past five years. We also cover U.S. vs. European talent dynamics, why Sweden has become a startup hotspot, and the legendary meeting that led Northzone to invest in Spotify. Throughout the episode, you will learn:* What Cycle Are We In: As AI startups flood the market — and as OpenAI continues to upend entire categories overnight — where do the real opportunities lie? What can founders do to protect themselves and build defensible companies in a space moving this fast?* The Talent Opportunity: With the U.S. imposing steep new visa costs, is Europe now uniquely positioned to attract top global talent? Which cities will emerge as the next major tech hubs — and what should governments be doing to seize this moment?* Investing in Daniel Ek, Founder of Spotify: The legendary meeting that led Northzone to back Spotify — and reflections on leadership: when is the right time for a founder to step aside? Plus, the most valuable lesson PJ has learned from Daniel Ek’s journey.Plus so much more. Grab a notebook and enjoy the episode!Listen & subscribe now across: YouTube // Apple // Spotify Chapters: (0:00) Intro (3:00) What Cycle Are We In? (9:10) How Do VCs Now Compete? (11:28) What Makes A Great VC Fund Today? (13:04) What Makes A Great Founder Today? (19:50) Stale Industries Are Being Reinvented (22:19) Meeting Daniel Ek & Founding Spotify (26:14) Daniel’s Greatest Lesson (28:18) When Is The Right Time To Step Aside As The CEO? (33:20) U.S. Talent: Huge Opportunity For Europe? (39:29) Sweden Is On FireIf you enjoyed this episode, help sustain our work by clicking ❤️ and 🔄 at the top of this post. Get full access to NEW ECONOMIES at www.neweconomies.co/subscribe

Discover innovative startups from Y Combinator's latest batch! From Frizzle's AI that grades handwritten math, saving teachers hours, to Flute's no-code platform for creating complex apps. There's also SageKit, which simplifies automation for everyone, and April—an AI voice assistant that manages your schedule on the go. Explore Kakao's unique USD app for Brazil, and learn how Flywheel is revolutionizing remote control for excavators. Tune in for insights on growth strategies and the future of tech!

Hey Readers 👋Welcome to BIG IDEAS by NEW ECONOMIES — a show where we learn how the most iconic founders have turned crucible moments into global companies. Throughout these episodes, we also discover the trends our guests are most excited about, and the types of businesses those trends could go on to create.P.S. When you become an annual paid subscriber, you automatically access these best-in-class AI tools for free — for 12 months. Save over $3,000 now!This week’s guest is Colin Matthews, an AI educator who’s taught over 1,000 students how to prototype apps with AI — see his courses below for an exclusive discount. In this deep-dive episode, we explore the best AI coding tools — from fast prototypes to production-ready apps — and what “vibe coding” really means for the future of building software.Here’s what you’ll learn:* Building Projects in Minutes: Create AI-powered “vibe coding” apps like a Virtual Fitting Room, Figma Design Import & Export tools, and instant Website Converters.* Platform Showdown: How AI coding platforms will compete — and why pricing and distribution are the new battlegrounds.* Vibe Coding Trends: What’s missing from modern tech stacks, and why experimenting with vibe coding could change how you build.For this episode, it’s best to watch on YouTube so you can see the full builds! Grab a notebook and enjoy the episode ✍️Listen & subscribe now across: YouTube // Apple // SpotifyEpisode Chapters* (0:00) Vibe Coding Insights Happening Right Now * (3:35) Pricing: A Race To The Bottom? * (5:55) Project: Building A Virtual Fitting Room * (18:17) Project: Figma Design Import & Export * (27:10) Project: Website Converter* (39:47) Trends & What You Should Be LearningJoin Colin’s CoursesColin regularly hosts courses for product managers and builders, and he’s offering NEW ECONOMIES readers an exclusive 15% discount on his two upcoming sessions: * AI Prototyping for Product Managers - Build your first AI prototype — even if you have no coding skills. Join here. * Vibe Code Your Next Side Project - Go from idea to production and launch your first SaaS in 8 weeks. Join here. If you enjoyed this episode, help sustain our work by clicking ❤️ and 🔄 at the top of this post. Get full access to NEW ECONOMIES at www.neweconomies.co/subscribe

Hey Readers 👋Welcome to BIG IDEAS by NEW ECONOMIES — a show where we learn how the most iconic founders have turned crucible moments into global companies. Throughout these episodes, we also discover the trends our guests are most excited about, and the types of businesses those trends could go on to create.P.S. When you become an annual paid subscriber, you automatically access these best-in-class AI tools for free — for 12 months.This week’s guest is Tyler Shultz, the former employee turned whistleblower at Theranos founded by Elizabeth Holmes. Throughout this gripping story, we chat about: 1. Becoming the Whistleblower: How a 23-year-old employee took a stand against one of Silicon Valley’s most hyped startups. 2. Inside Theranos: The reality behind the lab walls — failed technology, secrecy, and an intense, tightly controlled culture. 3. Working with Leadership: What it was really like working with Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani. 4. The Turning Point: How a pivotal conversation with Tyler’s grandfather, former U.S. Secretary of State George Shultz, and an interaction with a Wall Street Journal reporter ultimately brought the truth to light.Grab a notebook and enjoy the episode ✍️Listen & subscribe now across:YouTube // Apple // SpotifyEpisode Chapters(0:00) Intro (10:20) Joining Theranos (17:40) Inside Theranos (25:40) Going Downhill (37:49) Sunny Balwani (42:20) Leaving Theranos (46:00) The WSJ Reporter (50:00) George & Tyler’s Chat (1:06:00) The WSJ Exposes Theranos (1:09:00) Final Moments With George Shultz(1:11:50) Closing The Theranos Chapter (1:15:08) Healthcare TrendsIf you enjoyed this episode, help sustain our work by clicking ❤️ and 🔄 at the top of this post. Get full access to NEW ECONOMIES at www.neweconomies.co/subscribe