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Warm Intro

Wefunder
Entrepreneurship
Community Building
Community Engagement
Bipartisanship
Founders
San Francisco
Nancy Pelosi
Wefunder
Mumbai
Diaspora Co
Home Ownership
Nesment
Joy
Street Art
Dandelion Chocolate
Silicon Valley
Kiva
9/11
Mike Lawler
Saikat Chakrabarti

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

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 interesting people doing big things.

Founders, artists, politicians and chefs open up about their childhoods, hot takes and insecurities... more

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0:00 Chai's warm intro to Noor

1:40 Parents’ unconditional love

7:35 Chai’s thoughts on parenting

8:16 Noor’s childhood

12:29 Orchid was always the goal

18:46 What’s Orchid and why?

25:30 Early Users and Haters

30:52 Criticism that Noor understands

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Recent Guests

Mike Lawler
A Congressman known for his bipartisan approach.
United States Congress
Episode: The Most Bipartisan Congressman in America
Ethan Agarwal
Massively successful tech entrepreneur and gubernatorial candidate
Episode: The Startup Founder Running For Governor Of California
Niles Lichtenstein
Founder of Nesment, focuses on making home ownership accessible
Nesment
Episode: The Founder Helping People Buy Their First Homes
Sana Javeri Kadri
Founder of Diaspora Co, focusing on ethical spice sourcing
Diaspora Co
Episode: The Founder Reinventing The Global Spice Trade
Harrison Cheney
The head chef of the two Michelin star restaurant Sons and Daughters in San Francisco, and winner of the Michelin Guide's Young Chef of the Year award in 2023.
Sons and Daughters
Episode: The Youngest 2-Michelin Star Chef In America

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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 States3 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 States5 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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Specimen9
    United States5 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 States6 months ago
  • Wow

    Great conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alex Cz.
    United States7 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 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.
The Startup Founder Running For Governor Of California
Q: Why the fuck would you want to do this?
Ethan expresses that he's tired of just complaining about politics and feels compelled to take action to improve California.
The Tech Founder Who Became America’s Best Chocolate Maker
Q: How have you found a way to be not stressed out all the time?
Todd explains that he has learned not to get overly stressed because every day brings new crises. He finds it important to manage daily tasks while focusing on long-term goals and enjoying the work.
The Founder Helping People Buy Their First Homes
Q: What is Nesment, and how does it help people with home ownership?
Nesment provides personalized guidance and resources for individuals to co-buy homes, tap into government programs, and navigate the complexities of home buying effectively.
The Founder Helping People Buy Their First Homes
Q: What does home mean to you, and why should it matter for everyone in society?
Home is about belonging and community, providing a sense of control and stability, and nurturing the emotional well-being of individuals and families.

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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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