BIG IDEAS BY NEW ECONOMIES

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

Tyler Denk, co-founder of Beehiiv and the voice behind the insightful newsletter Big Desk Energy, shares his journey from building Morning Brew to launching a powerful newsletter platform. He discusses how newsletters have become the new gold mine for creators and potential billion-dollar acquisitions in the industry. Tyler also delves into emerging trends in tech, particularly in health and software, while highlighting the evolving landscape of remote work and its advantages for businesses. Tune in for practical advice and engaging anecdotes!

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.This week’s guest is Lucy Guo, the co-founder behind Scale AI, and more recently founder of Passes which provides infrastructure to thousands of creators.In this conversation, Lucy opens up about the journey, the lessons, and where she sees the next big opportunities emerging.Throughout the episode we discuss:* How Lucy went from high-school entrepreneur to the youngest self-made female billionaire.* The founding story of Scale AI and how to avoid co-founder conflicts.* The creator economy: Where are we today, where the category is going next, how will creator startups monetize and big AI opportunities for creators.* The next big tech trends across the creator economy & driverless cars.Grab a notebook and enjoy the episode ✍️Listen & subscribe now across: YouTube // Apple // SpotifyEpisode Chapters:* (0:00) Intro* (3:10) Lucy's founding story* (8:35) The Thiel Fellowship* (10:00) Scale AI* (13:50) Passes* (15:20) The Creator Economy: Where are we?* (21:20) Building a creator startup* (24:20) Creator Pricing* (27:27) New Forms Of Social Media* (28:47) Raising $50M* (31:20) Staying On Top Of AI* (32:20) AI Concerns* (34:00) AI Opportunities For Creators* (35:27) Being A Savvy Angel Investor* (36:38) TrendsIf you haven’t yet subscribed to NEW ECONOMIES, we decode the technology trends reshaping industries and creating new markets. Whether you're a founder building the future, an operator scaling innovation, or an investor spotting opportunities, we deliver the insights that matter before they become obvious. Subscribe to stay ahead of what's next alongside 75,000 others.P.S. Annual subscribers get a free year of 5+ premium products: Mobbin, MarkeTeam, Wondercraft, Agree.com, Firecrawl and others (while supplies last). Subscribe now.See you in the next episode 👋 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.This week’s guest is Nuseir Yassin, the creator behind Nas Daily - one of the largest and most famous creators globally with tens of millions of followers. Throughout the episode we discuss:* The founding story of Nas Daily and why persistence matters - even if your first few hundred videos get little or no engagement.* Why embracing AI is critical - and the risks of falling behind if you’re not using it yet.* The shift from creator to founder and why now is the greatest time to be a creator. * How to manage time across a large team, multiple businesses, and millions of followers.* Nuseir is now building Nas.io - the AI business platform turning any idea into revenue in 1 minute with AI - check it out here. * The next big trends. Listen & subscribe now across:YouTube // Apple // SpotifyEpisode Chapters: (0:00) Intro (3:20) The Nas Daily Founding Story (7:10) Going from Creator to Founder (13:30) New Ventures (19:20) The Future of Media (23:00) The Creator Economy (28:30) The Daily Grind(31:30) The Creator Opportunity (40:50) TrendsHow you can connect with us * Subscribe to the NEW ECONOMIES newsletter* Subscribe to NEW ECONOMIES on YouTube* Follow Ollie on LinkedIn & X* Follow Nuseir & Nas Daily on YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok & X* Try Nas.ioIf you haven’t yet subscribed to NEW ECONOMIES, we decode the technology trends reshaping industries and creating new markets. Whether you're a founder building the future, an operator scaling innovation, or an investor spotting opportunities, we deliver the insights that matter before they become obvious. Subscribe to stay ahead of what's next alongside 75,000 others. Get full access to NEW ECONOMIES at www.neweconomies.co/subscribe

Welcome to our fourth episode of 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.This week’s guest is Matt Rouif, co-founder of Photoroom - the largest photo editing tool globally.Listen & subscribe now across:YouTube // Apple // SpotifyThroughout the episode, we discuss:(0:00) Intro(3:03) First Users(5:40) Localizing From Day One(7:25) The First Product(10:00) $2M Raised To $20M Revenue(12:40) The COVID Impact(14:55) Positioning Photoroom(18:15) Market Opportunity(20:00) The Iconic Moments(24:45) AI Replacement or Enablement?(30:00) The Future For Photoroom(32:30) Matt's TrendsIf you haven’t yet subscribed to NEW ECONOMIES, we decode the technology trends reshaping industries and creating new markets. Whether you're a founder building the future, an operator scaling innovation, or an investor spotting opportunities, we deliver the insights that matter before they become obvious. Subscribe to stay ahead of what's next alongside 75,000 others. Get full access to NEW ECONOMIES at www.neweconomies.co/subscribe

In this engaging discussion, Billy Howell, founder of Stupid Simple Apps and an expert in AI applications, explores the rise of vibe coding. He shares insights on building niche directories quickly and efficiently, highlighting the importance of focused prototypes. Billy also discusses how voice dictation can enhance project requirements and the strategies for user engagement through gamification. Plus, he reveals tips for customer acquisition on a budget and the growing trend of custom software for businesses, unlocking new opportunities in tech.

Welcome to our second episode of 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. This week’s guest is Maxime Barbier, co-founder of Timeleft - which you may have heard of. They host dinners for strangers and are doing incredibly well: generating $16M in net ARR and bringing together 120,000 people each month. And they’ve done all of this in just two years!Grab your notebook and enjoy the episode! Listen now:YouTube // Apple // SpotifyIn this episode we cover:(0:00) Intro (1:06) The Founding Story (4:08) Landing those first users (9:25) Why People Use Timeleft(10:55) My Timeleft Experience (12:20) Why People Are Lonely (13:38) Acquiring Users Through Ads (15:44) Early Challenges (17:45) Launching Globally(19:44) What Comes Next? (26:30) Trends Maxime is most excited about include:* In real life tech is the new social frontier.* Friendship is the new dating.* The fall of dating apps.Links mentioned in this episode:* Subscribe to NEW ECONOMIES* Follow Ollie on LinkedIn* Follow Maxime on LinkedIn* Try TimeleftSee you in the next episode! Get full access to NEW ECONOMIES at www.neweconomies.co/subscribe