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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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Recent Guests

Raquel Uratsun
CEO and founder of Waabi
Waabi
Episode: The Self-Driving Startup Nobody Saw Coming | E2289
Alex Kendall
Co-founder and CEO of Wayve
Wayve
Episode: The Self-Driving Startup Nobody Saw Coming | E2289
Ori Goshen
Co-founder and Co-CEO at AI21
AI21
Episode: Cerebras's IPO goes vertical, and the death of OpenClaw? | E2287
Jose Caldera
Founder of Yanez/Verianas (identity and human verification with Bittensor backing)
Yanez/Verianas
Episode: 5,000+ Tech Workers Laid Off This Week. It's Just The Beginning. | E2286
Michael Eisenberg
Partner at Aleph VC
Aleph Venture Capital
Episode: The end of Venture Capital? (VC Roundtable) | E2285
Mike Granoff
Founder/General Partner at Maniv
Maniv
Episode: The end of Venture Capital? (VC Roundtable) | E2285
Larry Covert
Founder/Managing Partner at Oxcart Ventures
Oxcart Ventures
Episode: The end of Venture Capital? (VC Roundtable) | E2285
Ankur Nagpal
GP at USVC; affiliated with AngelList discussions on the fund
USVC / AngelList
Episode: Naval's GP, Ankur Nagpal, Breaks Down The Viral “USVC” Fund | E2284
Jon Durbin
Core contributor and backend developer for Chutes
Chutes
Episode: Naval's GP, Ankur Nagpal, Breaks Down The Viral “USVC” Fund | E2284

Hosts

Jason Calacanis
Host of This Week in Startups; prominent entrepreneur and investor.
Alex Wilhelm
Co-host and co-presenter; involved in show discussions and guest interviews.
Lon Harris
Co-host on the program; participates in show discussions.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 3k ratings
  • 10min contents + 30min ads

    As title lol

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ruedhdhejej
    Taiwan18 days ago
  • So annoying

    I can’t listen to this guy, can’t stand his voice, he’s just so annoying and a disgusting host

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Projomni78
    United States3 months ago
  • Not actually about startups!

    Check out the episode titles. They are related to diverse popular topics of the day (big tech, new tech, news), but not really about startups.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    hhsuey
    United States3 months ago
  • 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
    Ireland5 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 States7 months ago

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Guest diversity ranges from founders to topVCs; the quality is generally high.
Shows deep founder-first insights and practical startup playbooks.
Ad-heavy format can be off-putting for some listeners.

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#36
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#68
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#63
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#105
United Kingdom/Technology
Spotify
#47
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#94
Italy/Technology

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

5,000+ Tech Workers Laid Off This Week. It's Just The Beginning. | E2286
Q: How often do the models get refreshed compared to hardware refreshes?
The Go1 OS includes proprietary models that are refreshed every six months, separate from the annual hardware refresh cycle.
5,000+ Tech Workers Laid Off This Week. It's Just The Beginning. | E2286
Q: What does the Go1 cost upfront and what does it cost over time?
Go1 starts at $250,000 as CapEx for the base model, with ongoing monthly service; the Go1 Max starts at $350,000.
5,000+ Tech Workers Laid Off This Week. It's Just The Beginning. | E2286
Q: Do I pay one upfront price and then a different amount every year, or is it a fixed yearly cost?
There is an upfront capex plus a monthly service fee; annual refreshes are included, and there is a fixed ongoing monthly cost.
The Defense Tech Startup YC Kicked Out of a Meeting is Now Arming America | E2280
Q: How does this business work in terms of customers and sales channels?
They work directly with the Army and Air Force, have prime partners, and also engage with large defense contractors who can integrate their propellant and motors into wider end systems for government buyers.
The Defense Tech Startup YC Kicked Out of a Meeting is Now Arming America | E2280
Q: How does a 3D printer print jet fuel?
The team isn't literally printing liquid fuel; they print a solid feedstock that acts as the propellant grain, enabling rapid fabrication and safer handling inside robust motor designs.

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Recent guests on This Week in Startups include:

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4. Jose Caldera
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6. Mike Granoff
7. Larry Covert
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