Silicon Valley often champions the abrasive genius, but Sam Lessin argues that etiquette is a strategic tool. Learn how "showing up with a low heart rate" signals the confidence and competence needed to build trust and close deals in the high-stakes startup world.
Accel has led a $40M Series A for an AI security startup using "swarm-based agents" to revolutionize cybersecurity. By leveraging agentic scanning to combat fast AI-driven attacks, the platform reportedly detects 8x more verified vulnerabilities than current best-in-class solutions.
A robotics startup secured $1.4 billion from investors like Nvidia and Samsung to build a universal AI "brain." By shifting focus to general-purpose software, they aim to overcome limitations preventing robots from scaling beyond controlled industrial environments.
Japan is shaking off its "Lost Decades." Jason Calacanis and MPower Partners' Kathy Matsui discuss how inflation, a shrinking workforce, and new government policies are fueling a massive startup revolution and changing the mindset of Japanese talent.
Traditional security meant outrunning the person next to you. Generative AI changed that. Now, we face "a thousand AI bears"—automated agents launching simultaneous attacks. Daniele Perito explains why we must completely reimagine how we build, secure, and monitor software.
AI software evolves weekly, but hardware takes years. Recursive Intelligence, founded by Google’s Alpha Chip creators Anna Goldie and Azalia Mirhoseini, aims to fix this bottleneck by applying machine learning to automate chip design and fundamentally reimagine silicon.
1X Technologies introduces a "World Model" AI for its humanoid robot, Neo. This update enables zero-shot learning, allowing Neo to reason through physical interactions and master tasks without prior training, marking a major shift in robotic autonomy.
Innovation often means bringing dead ideas back to life. From Boom Supersonic reviving high-speed travel to The Anti-Fraud Company using AI to industrialize whistleblowing, discover how founders leverage modern tech to turn dormant opportunities into billion-dollar business models.
Recruiting strategies change drastically across borders. Jason Calacanis and Hyre CEO Sho Takei discuss the stark differences between US and Japanese talent markets, the tactics needed to build elite teams, and how to navigate cultural risk aversion in this masterclass episode.
Ladder survived a near-total collapse to reach nearly $100M ARR. By rejecting the "content library" model and mastering organic growth, they became the #1 strength training app. Founders Tom Digan and Greg Stewart break down the pivot and strategies behind their ascent.
Most treat side hustles as pocket money, but the right strategy can lead to an eight-figure exit. In this deep dive, Chris Kerner breaks down 6 untapped opportunities—from niche SaaS to viral physical products—that bridge the gap between a side gig and a $60k/mo empire.
Successful entrepreneurs know failure isn't the enemy—mediocrity is. Shaan Puri shares his blueprint for escaping the comfort trap. Learn how to shift your view on risk and decision-making to level up your life for freedom and genuine engagement in 2026.
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr share the costly errors and strategic missteps that shaped their path to eight-figure exits. From the fallacy of hiring cheap talent to the importance of project selection, their insights offer a masterclass in business resilience and strategic thinking.
Glean CEO Arvind Jain argues that enterprises currently utilize less than 1% of AI’s potential. He breaks down the "brutally competitive" race, challenging wisdom on moats, hiring strategies, and workplace productivity in the age of LLMs.
From an Atlanta kitchen to an $800M sale, Simple Mills CEO Katlin Smith reveals how she built a clean-food giant. Discover lessons on bootstrapping, family financing, and supply chain discipline that challenge the typical Silicon Valley unicorn narrative.
Kneron CEO Albert Liu discusses the pivotal shift to specialized NPUs for on-device AI. Highlighting partnerships with Qualcomm and Naver, Liu signals a major Q2 announcement paving the way for a potential public listing.
