Startup Essays Podcast
Episodes
25 episodes
The Origins of Wokeness - Paul Graham
What is "woke" and where did it come from? This is what I explore when reading PG's latest essay.
The Word "Hacker" - By Paul Graham
In this inaugural episode of Startup Essays, we read Paul Graham's Essay The Word "Hacker", deconstruct it, and talk about what it means to us. 👌
A Unified Theory of VC Suckage - Paul Graham
This week we reflect on the world of VC's and how they kinda suck...but they have to?
Black Swan Farming - Paul Graham
This week we talk about how Y Combinator and other choose companies that get huge.
A Word To The Resourceful - By Paul Graham
This week we go over what it takes to be a successful founder. Listening, being resourceful, and getting uncomfortable with your startup journey.
Trolls - Paul Graham
This week we talk about Trolls in the internet and how they affect our behavior. Do you hate trolls?
Economic Inequality - Paul Graham
This week we make the argument for economic inequality and how it may be not only inevitable but also useful for our world.
Copy What You Like - By Paul Graham
Today we talk about how copying is really useful and a method of learning. Also, we get confused...
The Ronco Principle
Today we talk about one of the most prolific investors in Silicon Valley, Ron Conway. Why it is a good idea to be a nice person, authentically.
What The Bubble Got Right
Today we talk about the internet bubble and some of the positive effects it had in tech and industry.
It's Charisma, Stupid
Today we talk about how presidents get elected, via charisma (not the issues).
Made in USA
This week we talk about design, apple products, tesla truck, and the future of consumer products.
Return of the Mac
Apparently, Paul Graham is worth at least $20M in apple stock...we talk about how dope apple products are and why I don't have any.
Relentlessly Resourceful - Paul Graham
Today we talk about what makes a startup founder great; being relentlessly resourceful.
Schlep Blindness - Paul Graham
This week we talk about the grinding, monotonous, and boring things founders have to do to solve a real problem.
The Patent Pledge
This week we talk about patents and how they are/aren't useful for a startup and big companies.
Why Startup Hubs Work - Paul Graham
This week we talk about why startup hubs and the beehive effect is so important for running and growing a business.
Mean People Fail - Paul Graham
Do mean people fail at business? Probably. That is the topic of this week's podcast.
Don't Talk To Corp Dev - Paul Graham
Unless you NEED to sell your business RIGHT NOW, don't talk to corporate development from a big fancy company.
Founder's Guide To Selling Your Company - Justin Kan
If you want to sell your company, then this is a MUST LISTEN.
The Fatal Pinch - Paul Graham
What happens when your startup is about die....and how to avoid it!!
The Equity Equation - Paul Graham
How much equity do I sell an investor? How much equity do I give my first employee? All these questions AND MORE will be explained in this week's episode.