Boys Club

This is a special, commemorative edition of the podcast, celebrating 100ish episodes of Boys Club. This episode features the most lovely, kindest and warmest voice memos from across the community sharing Boys Club memories and favorite moments, and probably is best suited for long-time listeners or community members. If you're new here, start with episode 101 to get a feel for things before diving in to this episode! Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.    

Natasha and Deana had on friend of the pod Blake Finucane for a briefing on the Simpsons NFT episode and the Bored Ape Yacht Club event incident in Hong Kong, where partygoers were left injured.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.  

Deana sits down with Phillip Jackson, co-founder of Future Commerce to talk about their work. Themes covered include:  The Evolution of Future Commerce: A look into how Future Commerce examines the blend of retail, technology, and consumer behavior and trends, The Future is Multiplayer: Phillip explains his thesis that the future of commerce is collaborative, driven by participatory culture and consumer creativity. Beyond Traditional Retail: Phillip discusses the phenomenon of 'soul delay' where brands lose their essence in the race for growth, and how this relates to consumer relationships. Web3 and the Future: A candid look at the potential and pitfalls of Web3, touching on customer acquisition, data and the challenges faced by big brands. Communal Experiences in Commerce: From Roblox to Costco, Philip shares insights on the importance of community and human connection in current and future brand experiences. Check out Future Commerce's Miami event here!  Natasha and Deana end the episode with draft tweets.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

Natasha and Deana deliver 12 mins of thoughts and feelings after the jury found Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of fraud. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

Natasha and Deana deliver 15ish minutes of notable moments from the final cross-examination of Sam Bankman-Fried, as well as the defense's redirect.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

Natasha and Deana deliver 15 minutes of notable moments from Sam Bankman-Fried's cross-examination. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

Natasha and Deana deliver 15 minutes of notable moments from Sam Bankman-Fried's first day of testimony in front of a jury. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

Natasha and Deana deliver 14ish minutes of notable moments from week 4 of the SBF trial, the first day that SBF himself took the stand.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

Deana and Natasha sit down with Kashmir Hill, author of Your Face Belongs to Us: A Secretive Startup's Quest to End Privacy as We Know It. They cover the story of Clearview AI, the risks and potential benefits of AI facial recognition technology and the state of regulation surrounding this tech. They talk about how privacy is an important but overlooked conversation in many circles, and how the real impact and potential harm of AI facial recognition technology brings the need for privacy advocacy to life. Natasha and Deana end the episode with draft tweets.  Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone. 

In the Feelings Check-In, Deana and Natasha unpack a news story from this past week, and then they share personal feelings about their lives and careers. Subscribe to the Boys Club newsletter here!  Boys Club is proudly supported by Kraken. Kraken is a crypto exchange for everyone.     This week, they recapped week 3 of the SBF trial, including the Adderall sideshow, testimony from an expert witness on the flow of funds, and testimony from former FTX General Counsel. Then they talked about personal feelings around money, early stage founder income and the tradeoffs and sacrifices made in building a business. They ended the episode with a bonus draft tweets.