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This Week in Startups

Jason Calacanis
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Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.

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Ford Smith
CEO and founder of Ultranative VC, with experience in cannabis oil manufacturing.
Ultranative VC
Episode: How decriminalization led to an explosion in cannabis startups (Feat. Ford Smith, Andrew Duffy, and Socrates Rosenfeld) | E2241
Andrew Duffy
CEO and founder of Sparkplug, focusing on enterprise software for retailers.
Sparkplug
Episode: How decriminalization led to an explosion in cannabis startups (Feat. Ford Smith, Andrew Duffy, and Socrates Rosenfeld) | E2241
Socrates Rosenfeld
CEO and founder of Jane, a cannabis and product marketplace.
Jane
Episode: How decriminalization led to an explosion in cannabis startups (Feat. Ford Smith, Andrew Duffy, and Socrates Rosenfeld) | E2241
Keller Cliffton
Co-founder and CEO of Zipline
Zipline
Episode: From Blood Transfusions to Burritos, How Zipline is Automating Delivery | E2238
Shin Takamiya
Venture capitalist at Globis Capital Partners
Globis Capital Partners
Episode: How startups suddenly became “cool” in Japan (feat. Shin Takamiya of Globis Capital) | E2237
Kathy Matsui
General partner at MPower Partners and board member at Uniqlo
MPower Partners
Episode: Japan’s Startup Revolution (feat. Kathy Matsui) | E2235
Doug Leone
Legendary venture capitalist from Sequoia Capital
Sequoia Capital
Episode: THE 2025 TWISTY AWARDS! Biggest Trends, Best Guests, Top Name Drops, and more | E2229
Rahul Vora
Co-founder of Superhuman and former of Grammarly
Superhuman
Episode: THE 2025 TWISTY AWARDS! Biggest Trends, Best Guests, Top Name Drops, and more | E2229
Vlad Tenev
Co-founder of Robinhood
Robinhood
Episode: THE 2025 TWISTY AWARDS! Biggest Trends, Best Guests, Top Name Drops, and more | E2229

Hosts

Jason Calacanis
Host and founder with extensive experience in the tech and startup ecosystem, known for insightful commentary and interviews with industry leaders.
Alex Wilhelm
Co-host with a focus on startup dynamics and market analysis, providing insights alongside expert interviews.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • Unrivaled Startup Podcast

    Absolutely, positively, 100% the best startup podcast out there! More valuable than a 4 year Computer Science degree if you really want to know how to build, operate and run a company. The Unicorn of startup podcasts 🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Niall Dennehy
    Ireland2 months ago
  • It’s like candy for your ears

    These guys are A1! I’ve been listening for almost 3 years now, and I can confirm the show is gold. The content they discuss is diverse, but they always discuss things related to the startup ecosystem in almost every episode. One thing I’ve really appreciated more and more is their talent for having engaging discussions with startup founders; you can tell they care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    App user Brian
    United States3 months ago
  • Startup Virgin to a VC expert

    Living in the Bay Area, you always around start up “culture” and everyone is a techbro & they seem so full of it.

    But listening to Jason (& Alex now) has been such a huge positive. His ability to cut through the noise and make sense of the signal is almost ‘superhuman’ 😉

    I’ve learned so much and has made me so much smarter on the whole eco system.

    Keep up the good work brother !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jayster 1980
    United States3 months ago
  • Goldmine for Early Stage Founders

    I’ve been listening to this show religiously for the past year. It’s become my primary source for tech/startup/venture news.

    As an aspiring founder, the founder interviews have been exceptionally valuable. Hearing from founders at different stages in their careers gives insight into their processes, problems, mindsets, and what it takes to win at this game.

    Change comes from agency, and founders have agency like none other. To change the world for the better, we need more founders, and this sh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tfranks31
    United States4 months ago
  • This Week in Startups convinced me to start a startup. Startups!

    This podcast and Jason’s other work, specifically the book Angel, directly led to me quitting my job and co-founding a healthtech startup that’s now done over $7M in revenue in the last few years. It genuinely changed my life for the better. Thank you Jason, keep doing what you do ya mensch!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garrett from Treble Health
    United States4 months ago

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Many feel that the content is invaluable for aspiring founders, providing practical tips and motivation.
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Clawdbot is an inflection point in AI history | E2240
Q: What is the cost of running these AI tools?
Currently, if set up correctly, you could operate on relatively low costs, but mismanagement could lead to high expenses especially with token use.
Clawdbot is an inflection point in AI history | E2240
Q: So, can you define what a skill is in the Clawdbot context?
A skill in Clawdbot is essentially a functionality or feature that enriches its capabilities, similar to how other applications use plugins or add-ons.
Clawdbot is an inflection point in AI history | E2240
Q: What's your take on Clawdbot and how to describe it to people?
Clawdbot is the closest to replacing a human being I've ever seen from any technology, and it will likely accelerate job loss.
Clawdbot is an inflection point in AI history | E2240
Q: So explain to the audience what Clawdbot is. How would you explain it?
Clawdbot is an AI that allows users to access all their things, all API keys, emails, calendars, etc., essentially functioning like a highly advanced personal assistant.
How startups suddenly became “cool” in Japan (feat. Shin Takamiya of Globis Capital) | E2237
Q: What stage do you invest in typically?
We typically start from pre-A or A kind of stage, looking for a team and a product rather than massive traction.

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1. Ford Smith
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4. Keller Cliffton
5. Shin Takamiya
6. Kathy Matsui
7. Doug Leone
8. Rahul Vora

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