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The Best Conversation On The Internet. Made in San Francisco.

Founders, artists, politicians and chefs open up about their childhoods, hot takes and insecurities — with honesty, humor, and heart.

Warm Intro is what happens when you sit down at a dinner party and fall into the best conversation in the room. Not an interview. A conversation. Honest, human, and sometimes weird conversation with int... more

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Chef Sri Gopinathan is the first Indian chef in the world to earn two Michelin stars and one of San Francisco’s most successful restauranteurs.

This distinction arrives with an asterisk—because Indian cuisine, despite being one of the world's oldest... more

Correction: We stated in the video that Dean faced up to 12 years in prison. Since filming, he has been hit with 2 additional felony charges, increasing his potential sentence to 31 years.

Dean Guzman Wyrzykowski is an animal rescuer who is facing 3... more

Abe Woodliff is a writer, poet, filmmaker, and the memelord behind @RealBayAreMemes—a project that has become the sharpest cultural mirror San Francisco has of itself. 

Abe grew up in Section 8 housing in the Bay, watched the city transform around h... more

Thomas Percy Kim is a 25-year-old filmmaker who's already won critical acclaim at Sundance, been selected for the Oscars, and raised $1.6 million from retail investors to fund his feature film. But here's what makes him different: he didn't wait for ... more

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Recent Guests

Abraham Woodliff
Writer and meme creator behind Real Bay Area Memes
Independent creator / Bay Area content creator
Episode: The Bay Area's Unofficial Meme King
Thomas Percy Kim
Filmmaker, Oscar-selected, Sundance Fellow
Filmmaker
Episode: The 25-Year-Old That Made an Oscar-Qualifying Film
Isabella Sun
Founder of Short Story, a petite fashion brand
Short Story
Episode: The Founder Who Found Fashion’s Fit Problem
Windy Chien
San Francisco artist known for knots and large-scale installations
Artist, Knot Designer
Episode: The World's Greatest Knot Artist
Purushottama Billimoria
Professor, philosopher and historian; advocate for Eastern philosophy in rigorous academic discourse
Professor, philosopher and historian (specific institution not stated in transcript)
Episode: The Philosopher Sharing Indian Thought with the World
Connie Chan
Supervisor for the City of San Francisco; candidate to succeed Nancy Pelosi as SF Congresswoman
San Francisco City Supervisor
Episode: The Chinatown Local Running To Succeed Nancy Pelosi
Noor Siddiqui
Founder of Orchid
Orchid
Episode: The Woman Helping Create Superbabies
Jack Kuveke
Founder of Jabroni Capital / crypto investor turned LinkedIn content creator
Wefunder (former), Jabroni Capital
Episode: The Only Funny Man On LinkedIn
Sidra Qasim
Founder of Adams sneaker brand
Episode: The Immigrant Woman Who Sold A Million Sneakers

Host

Chai Mishra
Host of Warm Intro

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Fraud

    It looks like they removed all the negative reviews. Chai obviously can’t take criticism. He seems determined to erase any mention of his role in promoting hatred and bigotry. Are these the values of Wefunder? Does Wefunder support Chai’s bigotry and his silencing of all criticism?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    antihate384
    United States5 months ago
  • Authentic Founder Chats: My Fall Listening Essential

    Warm Intro has been a podcast highlight for me this fall. Chai’s thoughtful questions and natural conversational style make each episode feel like catching up with a sharp friend over coffee. As an early-stage investor in Emerging Asia living abroad, the podcast also keeps me connected to great stories at home in the States and around the Wefunder ecosystem. I look forward to next season and more meaningful conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GardenDistrictVC
    United States6 months ago
  • Shallow, mindless fraud

    Chai dismisses his critics by insisting they “don’t listen,” then immediately strawmans their arguments, proving he is the one not listening. And for someone who claims to spend “a lot of time thinking,” he shows little depth. It should not take much reflection to realize that launching a show with a guest widely criticized as an antisemite—and then giving him space to defend an antisemite who opposed asylum for Jewish refugees and stated that "antisemitism should be part of Indian liberation"—i... more

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    1
    Specimen9
    United States6 months ago
  • Awful

    What does it say when their first guest proudly wears a shirt supporting N*zism?

    Shame on Wefunder for supporting such bigotry.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    antihate384
    United States8 months ago
  • Wow

    Great conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Cz.
    United States8 months ago

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Shows warm, thoughtful conversations with founders and leaders.
Audience enjoys intimate, dinner-table feel of conversations.
Controversies around guests are reflected in listener reactions but overall high engagement.
Host asks insightful questions and keeps discussions human.

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The Immigrant Woman Who Sold A Million Sneakers
Q: How did you manage the fear and language challenges during YC, and what helped you keep going?
Sidra explains that telling people her English isn't perfect and asking them to repeat or slow down helped reduce pressure;her strategy of focusing on the product, talking to customers, and learning from mentors like Paul Graham helped them stay grounded and push through the hardest moments.
The Immigrant Woman Who Sold A Million Sneakers
Q: What was the turning point that made you realize Adams could become a long-term, everyday-use product for people?
The turning point was the customer research phase where they spoke to shoppers at Stanford Mall and observed what people wanted in an everyday shoe—comfort, ease, durability—and deciding to build the product around those needs rather than chasing fundraising goals.
The Founder Who Found Fashion’s Fit Problem
Q: What was the moment you knew you had to go all-in and quit your job to pursue Short Story?
There wasn't a single moment; it was a gut instinct and persistent conviction that solving this problem was necessary, reinforced by customer responses and the YC journey.
The Founder Who Found Fashion’s Fit Problem
Q: Can you give a primer on what YC is like and what the experience entails?
YC is about stripping away the fluff and focusing on whether you're shipping and gaining customers; it's about clarity and practical progress rather than marketing hype.
The Startup Founder Running For Governor Of California
Q: What does California feel like under your governorship?
He envisions a California where it's a thriving hub for innovation and where the best talents are retained, emphasizing improvements in infrastructure and education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warm Intro

What is Warm Intro about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on intimate, candid conversations with high-achieving founders, artists, chefs, politicians, and creators who share personal stories, challenges, and the human side of their work. Episodes often explore civility in public life, entrepreneurship, social impact, and the craft behind remarkable ventures, from ethical business practices to community-building and cultural critique. Listeners likely value authentic discourse, practical lessons from real-world journeys, and ideas at the intersection of business, culture, and society. A notable strength is the host's warm, conversational style that invites guests to reveal not just successes but also missteps and motivations, making episodes feel like thoughtful dinner-table chats... more

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2. Thomas Percy Kim
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4. Windy Chien
5. Purushottama Billimoria
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