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Jason Calacanis

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67 episodes
Jan 13, 2026• This Week in Startups

How to Make Billions from Exposing Fraud | E2234

Jason interviews Alex Shieh of The Antifraud Company, who uses AI and investigative techniques to uncover government fraud and collect bounties under the False Claims Act, with the potential to expose billions in fraudulent spending.

1:05:16
Jan 13, 2026• This Week in Startups

Secrets of Startup Recruiting in the US AND Japan! (feat. Sho Takei) | E2233

Jason interviews Sho Takei, co-founder of HyreSearch, about startup recruiting in Japan and the US, discussing AI's impact on hiring, talent acquisition strategies, and cultural differences in the recruitment process.

52:02
Jan 10, 2026• This Week in Startups

Jason’s Top CES Products and Takeaways | E2232

Jason and Alex break down the top CES products, highlighting innovative robotics, self-driving cars, and AI-powered technologies, with a focus on humanoid robots from Boston Dynamics and LG, Neuro's robotaxi, and emerging health and pet tech wearables.

1:09:08
Jan 8, 2026• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Why AI will dwarf every tech revolution before it: robots, manufacturing, AR glasses from CES 2026

A wide-ranging discussion about AI's transformative potential, exploring its impact on enterprise, education, manufacturing, and technology across various sectors, with insights from McKinsey's Bob Sternfels and General Catalyst's Hemant Taneja.

51:22
Jan 8, 2026• This Week in Startups

AI makes you more creative, AI Roundtable with Steven Johnson and Grant Lee | E2231

An AI roundtable with Steven Johnson and Grant Lee explores how AI tools like NotebookLM and Gamma can enhance creativity, productivity, and decision-making across various professional domains, challenging the prevalent skepticism about AI's impact on human thinking.

1:06:29
Jan 6, 2026• This Week in Startups

2026 Starts with a bang: META AI Drama and Nvidia’s $20B Groq Acquisition | E2230

Jason and Alex discuss major tech and startup news, including Nvidia's $20B Groq acquisition, Yann LeCun leaving Meta, and the potential IPOs of companies like OpenAI and Discord in 2026.

54:39
Dec 30, 2025• This Week in Startups

THE 2025 TWISTY AWARDS! Biggest Trends, Best Guests, Top Name Drops, and more | E2229

Jason, Lon, and Alex recap the most memorable moments from This Week in Startups in 2025, handing out "Twisty Awards" for categories like best name drops, biggest trends, most controversial moments, and top dad jokes.

55:48
Dec 29, 2025• This Week in Startups

Jason’s ultimate dream mega-purchase + Founder Q’s | E2228

Jason discusses his dream mega-purchases like private aviation and expensive Corvettes, while sharing insights on startup investing, AI's future in SaaS, and taking founder questions during a holiday episode of This Week in Startups.

45:03
Dec 24, 2025• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

All-In x Kill Tony: A Hilarious Holiday Special

Tony Hinchcliffe delivers a hilarious roast of the All-In podcast hosts at their holiday party, performing a live Kill Tony set with the besties and offering candid insights into comedy, free speech, and his show's success.

1:18:19
Dec 23, 2025• This Week in Startups

Waymo Madness in SF! Why robotaxis clogged the streets | E2227

Jason and Alex discuss the recent Waymo robotaxi incident during a San Francisco power outage, exploring the challenges of self-driving technology and the potential future of autonomous transportation.

59:35
Dec 20, 2025• This Week in Startups

Level up your copywriting w/ Sam Parr | E2226

Sam Parr shares insights on copywriting, emphasizing long-form content, writing simply at a fourth-grade reading level, and the importance of understanding your audience's emotions while telling a compelling story.

1:06:13
Dec 18, 2025• This Week in Startups

INSIDE How AI Startups hire, AI Roundtable with Wade Foster, Mikey Schulman, and Ali Ansari | E2225

In this episode, three tech CEOs discuss AI's impact on hiring, talent acquisition, training data, job displacement, and the importance of adapting to technological changes while maintaining human connection and creativity.

1:26:45
Dec 18, 2025• The Peel with Turner Novak

Inside the All-In Podcast: How to Win in Media, Lessons from Elon, Travis Kalanick, Trump, Investing in 100+ Startups per Year with Jason Calacanis

Jason Calacanis shares insights on his media journey, investing strategy at Launch, lessons from the All-In Podcast, and personal experiences with Elon Musk and Tesla while discussing his approach to podcasting, venture capital, and startup investing.

1:43:20
Dec 16, 2025• This Week in Startups

Is this the end for the Roomba? Why iRobot went bankrupt | E2224

A deep dive into iRobot's bankruptcy, exploring how the failed Amazon acquisition and regulatory challenges led to the company's downfall and eventual sale to a Chinese robotics manufacturer.

1:00:42
Dec 13, 2025• This Week in Startups

Disney and OpenAI sign landmark deal… and we saw it coming! | E2223

Jason and the team discuss the landmark Disney-OpenAI deal, where Disney invests $1 billion and grants OpenAI access to use Disney characters in Sora and ChatGPT, while exploring the broader implications of AI, intellectual property, and potential job displacement.

57:58
Dec 11, 2025• This Week in Startups

“The best founders find a way to make it happen”: VC Roundtable with Bryan Kim and David Clark | E2222

A venture capital roundtable featuring Bryan Kim and David Clark explores the AI landscape, discussing startup valuations, growth potential, and whether the current AI market constitutes a bubble, while highlighting innovative strategies for founders and emerging technological opportunities.

1:10:25
Dec 10, 2025• This Week in Startups

FLASHBACK: The future of remote work, juggling APIs, and dream integrations with Wade Foster of Zapier | E2221

A retrospective look at Zapier's early days, exploring the future of remote work, API integration challenges, and the potential for automation in white-collar jobs through the lens of a 2016 interview with founder Wade Foster.

1:17:19
Dec 9, 2025• This Week in Startups

What’s REALLY going on with those “ads” in ChatGPT | E2220

Jason and Alex discuss the viral Target "ad" in ChatGPT, which turns out to be a partnership integration, and explore the potential future of advertising in AI platforms while analyzing OpenAI's competitive landscape and market share.

1:02:24
Dec 6, 2025• This Week in Startups

Netflix buys WB + why Jason should run Disney | E2219

Netflix is acquiring Warner Bros. for $72-82.7 billion, potentially disrupting the movie theater industry and facing significant international regulatory scrutiny.

1:02:29
Dec 4, 2025• This Week in Startups

Getting past the “Cardinal Sins of Delegating” with Jonathan Swanson of Athena | E2218

Jason Calacanis interviews Jonathan Swanson, founder of Athena, about delegating effectively, using AI-enhanced assistants, and how Athena helps founders and executives reclaim their time by matching them with highly trained remote assistants.

57:11
Dec 3, 2025• This Week in Startups

Monumental Makes Construction Bots Play Nice Together | E2217

Monumental is developing autonomous construction robots that lay bricks with precision, addressing labor shortages and potentially revolutionizing housing construction by making the process more efficient and cost-effective.

1:25:54
Dec 2, 2025• This Week in Startups

Is $MSTR over? Jason takes his victory lap. | E2216

Jason and Alex analyze MicroStrategy's declining Bitcoin strategy, discuss Tether's S&P downgrade, and explore a New York Times article about David Sacks' role in the Trump administration while also examining emerging robotic technologies like Sunday Robotics and Matic.

57:40
Nov 26, 2025• This Week in Startups

SO MANY THINGS need to go right just so you can watch a TikTok! | E2215

An in-depth exploration of the complex digital infrastructure behind a simple TikTok video, highlighting the intricate layers of technology required to deliver content and the potential of AI to streamline IT operations and troubleshooting.

1:15:55
Nov 24, 2025• This Week in Startups

Even great startups sometimes need to pivot (feat. Francisco Cornejo of Theo) | E2214

Familify pivots from their meditation app Storybook to Theo, a Bible stories app that quickly overtakes their original product by focusing on faith-based content and discovering a hungry market for Christian storytelling.

51:48
Nov 22, 2025• This Week in Startups

Jason predicts a “major M&A moment” in the next six months! | E2213

Jason predicts a major M&A moment in the next six months, with potential mergers or acquisitions involving mid-cap companies like Airbnb, Uber, or Coinbase.

55:35
Nov 20, 2025• This Week in Startups

Why data is the biggest AI bottleneck (feat. Arthur Mensch of Mistral AI) | E2212

Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch discusses the critical data bottleneck in AI, the importance of enterprise AI adoption, and why open-source models are key to strategic autonomy and technological innovation.

1:05:13
Nov 19, 2025• This Week in Startups

AI Model Showdown: Grok 4.1 vs. Gemini 3 | E2211

Jason and Alex discuss the latest AI models from xAI (Grok 4.1) and Google (Gemini 3), examining their performance improvements and potential impact on the tech industry's "doomerism" while also exploring broader concerns about AI's potential job displacement.

46:45
Nov 18, 2025• This Week in Startups

Archer buys an airport, Ramp’s huge raise, RIP KitKat, Bezos returns to the C-Suite, and more | E2210

Jason and Alex discuss Jeff Bezos returning as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI-focused startup raising $6.2 billion to bridge digital and physical worlds, while also covering Ramp's $300M funding, crypto market shifts, and potential impacts of AI on the job market.

1:14:15
Nov 13, 2025• This Week in Startups

Why We Need Ferries and Tugboats in Space w/ Orbital Operations | E2208

A podcast episode exploring space logistics with Orbital Operations, discussing their innovative cryogenic orbital maneuvering vehicle (Astraeus) designed to efficiently transport satellites between different orbits, while also highlighting potential dual-use military and commercial applications.

1:13:56
Nov 11, 2025• This Week in Startups

Inside Harvey AI’s $8 billion AI lawyer app, PLUS How OpenRouter unites the LLMs | E2207

The episode explores how Harvey AI is revolutionizing the legal profession with AI technology and OpenRouter is simplifying AI model access by providing a unified API for developers to easily switch between and experiment with different language models.

1:03:04
Nov 10, 2025• This Week in Startups

IPO Mania hits the TWiST 500! Three companies are ready to go public | E2206

Jason and Alex discuss the IPO potential of three Twist 500 companies - Ledger, 1Password, and Mercury - while exploring broader tech industry trends, AI job displacement, and startup funding dynamics.

1:05:14
Nov 6, 2025• This Week in Startups

Is investing REALLY the hardest job in tech? A TWIST VC Roundtable (ft. Deedy Das and Jay Eum) | E2204

A deep dive into the evolving venture capital landscape, featuring discussions on Sequoia's leadership transition, AI startup growth, funding challenges, and the changing expectations for early-stage companies.

1:23:50
Nov 3, 2025• This Week in Startups

Sending datacenters into orbit | E2203

Jason and Alex explore the potential of AI companies like OpenAI, discuss the financial risks and opportunities in the AI sector, and delve into emerging technologies like space-based computing and legal AI startups, all while providing insights into startup management and investor relations.

1:17:54
Nov 1, 2025• This Week in Startups

What will be OpenAI’s IPO price? Place ya bets! | E2202

Jason and Alex discuss OpenAI's potential IPO, betting on its valuation, and exploring the future of AI models while warning developers about the risks of using OpenAI's API.

1:18:34
Oct 30, 2025• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Pete Buttigieg: The Left's Identity Crisis, Wealth Tax, 2024 Mistakes, Plans for 2028

A candid conversation with Pete Buttigieg explores the Democratic Party's identity crisis, tax policy, Biden administration challenges, immigration, and the potential economic and social impacts of AI-driven job displacement.

1:04:19
Oct 30, 2025• This Week in Startups

Grammarly is now Superhuman! CEO Shishir Mehrotra explains the rebrand | E2201

Grammarly CEO Shishir Mehrotra explains the company's rebranding to Superhuman, launching a new AI assistant called Superhuman Go, and discussing their strategy of empowering humans through AI-powered tools.

1:38:52
Oct 29, 2025• This Week in Startups

iPhone Air is “inspiring,” and a first step toward Apple Glasses (w/ Zach Handshoe of SpatialGen) | E2200

A podcast episode exploring three innovative startups: SpatialGen's spatial video cloud infrastructure, Hux's personalized audio AI platform, and ChessEver's specialized broadcasting platform for serious chess players.

1:18:59
Oct 28, 2025• This Week in Startups

Jason Unpacks Sequoia’s New Funds"| E2199

Jason discusses Sequoia's new funds strategy, highlighting their disciplined approach of raising a $750 million Series A fund and a $200 million seed fund, while maintaining their permanent capital model and focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and commerce opportunities.

1:21:45
Oct 25, 2025• This Week in Startups

If you’re not working 9-9-6, are you working hard enough? | E2198

Jason and Alex discuss the NBA gambling scandal, the intricacies of poker cheating, the 9-9-6 work culture, Presh Kumar's AI-powered video creation process, and Anthropic's strategic compute purchase from Google.

1:01:16
Oct 24, 2025• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

NBA Gambling Scandal, Tesla Trillion Dollar Vote, Billionaire Tax, Amazon Robots, AWS Outage

A wide-ranging episode covering the California billionaire tax proposal, an NBA gambling scandal, Amazon's AWS outage and robotic automation plans, Tesla's earnings and Elon Musk's pay package, and emerging AI model biases.

1:24:32
Oct 22, 2025• This Week in Startups

Amazon’s “Age of Efficiency,” LLM distribution, AI wearable worries, and more with Elad Gil | E2197

Elad Gil joins Jason and Alex to discuss Amazon's aggressive automation plans, the implications of AI-driven job displacement, emerging AI wearables, and the regulatory debate surrounding AI development in the US.

1:23:34
Oct 16, 2025• This Week in Startups

Legendary VC Steve Jurvetson looks ahead at neutral networks, Tesla, nuclear power, and more | E2193

Steve Jurvetson discusses his journey in venture capital, technology trends, Moore's Law, AI development, electric vehicles, nuclear energy, and the importance of entrepreneurship and democracy in driving innovation and societal progress.

1:29:32
Oct 13, 2025• This Week in Startups

What Ramp’s data tells us about AI, unemployment and more with CEO Eric Glyman | E2192

Eric Glyman, CEO of Ramp, discusses how his company's data reveals insights into AI adoption, startup spending, and the impact of AI on team sizes, while also exploring the potential of AI agents to automate business processes.

1:16:06
Oct 10, 2025• This Week in Startups

Figure’s 03 Chore-bot, Jake Paul Sora takeover, ChatGPT app integrations, and more | E2191

Jason and Lan discuss Figure's new humanoid robot with advanced AI capabilities, OpenAI's app integrations in ChatGPT, and the future of remote work and talent development.

1:08:40
Oct 9, 2025• The Peel with Turner Novak

Howie: The AI Secretary | Austin Petersmith, Co-founder and CEO

In this episode, Austin Petersmith discusses Howie, an AI secretary focused on scheduling meetings via email, which leverages human-in-the-loop technology to create a precise and reliable scheduling assistant for professionals.

1:39:50
Oct 9, 2025• This Week in Startups

Battery Power for Texans with Zach Dell, plus Tim Apple is LEAVING?, Polymarket to the US, and a Tesla fan update | E2190

A look into Zach Dell's Base Power, a startup leasing batteries to Texas homeowners to stabilize the grid and reduce electricity costs while exploring potential expansion and the broader energy market landscape.

1:11:14
Oct 7, 2025• This Week in Startups

OpenAI’s latest “bizarre” mega-deal, datacenters in space, previewing Tesla’s big announcement and more | E2189

A deep dive into OpenAI's unique chip procurement deals with NVIDIA and AMD, discussions about Tesla's potential Roadster announcement, and a pitch from a startup solving doctor burnout through AI-assisted charting.

1:16:26
Oct 4, 2025• This Week in Startups

Sora app review, Perplexity’s Comet is FREE, and which AI tools reign supreme? | E2188

In this episode, Jason Calacanis and Lon Harris discuss the latest tech news, including Perplexity's free Comet browser, OpenAI's Sora app reaching the top of the iOS App Store, and potential disruptions in AI, browsers, and whistleblower technologies.

1:03:07
Oct 4, 2025• This Week in Startups

Sora app review, Perplexity’s Comet is FREE, and which AI tools reign supreme? | E2188

Jason and Lon discuss the rise of AI-powered browsers, OpenAI's Sora app reaching #1 on the iOS App Store, and explore various startup and tech trends, including a potential new business model for tracking government fraud.

1:03:07
Oct 3, 2025• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Biggest LBO Ever, SPAC 2.0, Open Source AI Models, State AI Regulation Frenzy

The podcast discusses the take-private deal for Electronic Arts, the rise of open-source AI models from China, state-level AI regulations, and potential challenges in the AI industry.

1:29:31
Oct 3, 2025• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Biggest LBO Ever, SPAC 2.0, Open Source AI Models, State AI Regulation Frenzy

A deep dive into the largest take-private deal in history with Electronic Arts, discussing AI's potential in gaming, open-source AI models, and state-level AI regulation challenges.

1:29:31
Oct 2, 2025• This Week in Startups

Sora 2, Tilly Norwood, and the New Slop Era | E2187

OpenAI's Sora 2 video generation model generates buzz and excitement on social media, with users creating AI-generated clips that highlight its improved capabilities compared to previous iterations.

55:03
Oct 2, 2025• This Week in Startups

Sora 2, Tilly Norwood, and the New Slop Era | E2187

When Meta launched AI-generated videos called Vibes, it was mocked, but the release of OpenAI's Sora 2 has generated significant excitement and demand among tech enthusiasts.

55:03
Sep 29, 2025• This Week in Startups

Why New Yorkers hate AI Friends, Producer Claude gets an update, and the value of human writers in the Age of Slop | E2185

A deep dive into the world of AI startups, discussing everything from AI companions like Friend.com to content generation services, while exploring the ongoing tension between technological innovation and human authenticity.

1:00:17
Sep 27, 2025• This Week in Startups

Is there an AI coding bubble? Plus Meta’s new SlopTok product, Neon’s divisive app shuts down, and more | E2184

A discussion of AI's potential impact across industries, including radiology, coding, and potential monetization strategies for AI companies, with insights on market size, competition, and technological challenges.

1:27:26
Sep 25, 2025• This Week in Startups

The rise of “workslop,” Alibaba’s insane new deepfake model, Tether’s MASSIVE valuation, and more | E2183

This Week in Startups discusses Alibaba's new deepfake model, potential TikTok sale, Tether's massive valuation, Stripe's share buyback, and emerging trends in AI and startup technologies.

1:21:51
Sep 23, 2025• This Week in Startups

Jason’s H-1B pitch, the latest on the TikTok deal, and Howie’s first ad | E2182

In this episode, Jason and Lan discuss Trump's proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, the TikTok deal involving potential investors like the Murdoch family, and the launch of Howie, an AI executive assistant startup.

1:14:44
Sep 19, 2025• This Week in Startups

Meta’s “creepy” new Ray Bans, Beehiiv teams with Discord, AND a visit from Lovable CEO Anton Osika! | E2181

Meta unveils a new generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses with AR capabilities, sparking discussions about privacy, technology, and the future of wearable devices.

1:14:56
Sep 19, 2025• This Week in Startups

Meta’s “creepy” new Ray Bans, Beehiiv teams with Discord, AND a visit from Lovable CEO Anton Osika! | E2181

A deep dive into Meta's new Ray Ban AI glasses, featuring a discussion on their technological capabilities, privacy concerns, and potential impact on society, alongside an interview with Lovable CEO Anton Osika about AI-powered coding and startup growth.

1:14:56
Sep 15, 2025• This Week in Startups

Robinhood Venture Fund, Polymarket adds earnings, and LAUNCH Accelerator 35 is here! | E2178

In this episode, Jason and Alex discuss the latest Launch Accelerator cohort, featuring innovative startups across AI, energy, healthcare, and event management, while also diving into conversations about solar energy, Google's recent success, and the emerging trend of prediction markets.

1:00:22
Sep 13, 2025• This Week in Startups

All-In Summit Highlights, Schools Could Block Social Media, FTC Chatbot Investigation, and Zoox hits Vegas | E2177

Jason and his co-hosts discuss the All-In Summit highlights, covering topics like Elon Musk's robotics insights, Palantir's performance, the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, AI chatbot interactions with children, and the potential of self-driving robotaxis from companies like Zoox and Tesla.

1:28:39
Sep 8, 2025• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Energy Secretary Chris Wright on the Future of American Energy | All-In Summit 2025

Chris Wright, United States Secretary of Energy, discusses the current state of global energy production, emphasizing the continued dominance of hydrocarbons and advocating for a pragmatic approach to energy policy that prioritizes human needs and technological innovation. He highlights the potential of nuclear energy, critiques the current renewable energy landscape, and argues for a balanced strategy that considers economic and practical realities.

0:30
Sep 7, 2025• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Inside the White House Tech Dinner, Weak Jobs Report, Tariffs Court Challenge, Google Wins Antitrust

At the White House Tech Dinner, top tech leaders gathered with President Trump to discuss innovation, infrastructure, and economic growth, with participants expressing support for the administration's pro-business agenda. The dinner featured notable figures like Zuckerberg, Tim Cook, and Sam Altman, and was characterized by a sense of cooperation and alignment among competing tech titans.

0:01
Sep 5, 2025• This Week in Startups

The Browser Wars heat up! PLUS, Khan on The Bulwark, rules for great domain names, and Polymarket returns | E2174

Explores the ongoing browser wars, discussing Brave's privacy-focused approach, potential AI integration, and the possibility of Apple acquiring privacy-centric browser companies. The episode also delves into the Google antitrust case, Polymarket's regulatory developments, and various startup and tech industry trends.

0:01
Sep 4, 2025• This Week in Startups

Creative Structures w/ Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics

Jason Calacanis and Becki DeGraw from Wilson Sonsini discuss the current startup financing landscape, highlighting unique investment terms for high-performing companies such as founder voting proxies, pre-agreed follow-on round investments, and reduced due diligence. They explore the changing dynamics of startup board governance and investor behavior in a competitive funding environment.

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Sep 3, 2025• This Week in Startups

Uber, Lucid & Nuro team up on robotaxis by 2026 | E2173

Uber, Lucid, and Neuro are partnering to launch a robotaxi service by 2026, targeting the Uber Black and Uber XL market with the Lucid Gravity SUV. The companies aim to create a safer, more affordable autonomous vehicle solution that could potentially reduce transportation costs and save lives.

0:01
Sep 3, 2025• This Week in Startups

Jason’s Tesla Optimus prediction, Anthropic’s latest mega-raise and more | E2172

Jason and Alex discuss Tesla's Optimus robot, predicting it will revolutionize the world more than the internet, and also cover Anthropic's massive $13 billion funding round and the potential future of AI and smartphones.

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