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Todays show:
Jason and Alex kick off episode 2000! They reflect on TWiST’s origins and early episodes (1:48), highlighting notable guests and memorable moments (22:31). They also share fan messages, and insights from cohosts (46:05), and wrap up celebrating standout moments (1:04:14).
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(1:48) The origins and early days of TWiST
(9:50) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST
(11:03) Recollections of the first TWiST episodes
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(22:31) Highlighting notable guests and memorable early episodes
(30:33) Brex. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at https://www.brex.com/twist24
(32:02) More on standout guests and the TWiST studio evolution
(38:37) David Sacks makes his first appearance on TWiST
(46:05) Messages from TWiST fans and cohosts
(1:05:14) Celebrating standout moments and key highlights on the show
(1:28:02) A special message from the Launch team
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Mentioned on the show:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZX4fUYo6C0&list=PL24nOpPUQlbZcij2Jo-KNUpWFDSrrQKtH
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bmpMX2qQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP7B0oWTR3o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cdrCYrZIvI
https://youtu.be/wM0pVE_b1KU?si=NM1pK-pz9tUQFOqr&t=1366
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=550X5OZVk7Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VOQnK7O2To
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1_z9oOdytA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM1DDVq3_vs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYA_vdHSD8w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwhP7K3bFRI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3seTmyRbcHU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANGHOQ2Cqtc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL2wWE27CUI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXEO3oJKINA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MgbwQBDik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfJtIibCx78
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis
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