How to Know If Your Startup Idea Is Big Enough to Win
How do you determine if your idea is truly worth pursuing? In this week’s episode, we dive into a practical framework that breaks down the evaluation process into four critical components: the pain po...
24 Apr 202517min
Garry Tan of Y Combinator: How Innovation Is Changing
Y Combinator has long been - and continues to be - the tip of the innovation spear. That's why I was especially excited to sit down with Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator, for a conversation ...
10 Apr 202514min
The Legal Blueprint for Startups: What Founders Must Know Before Incorporating
At Interplay, I've spent years working with entrepreneurs who are driven to build, scale, and make an impact - but too often, legal structuring gets overlooked in the frenzy of product development and...
27 Mars 202523min
China 2025: The Big Picture & On-the-Ground Insights
Chris Zhang, Partner and CIO of Ascend Interplay (Interplay’s multi-family office), returns to the pod to provide an in-depth analysis of China’s economic landscape in 2025, offering insights beyond m...
13 Mars 202539min
Art or Science? The Secrets & Methods Behind Seed-Stage Startup Valuations
Seed-stage valuation can feel like a black box. Unlike later-stage companies with clear financial metrics, early-stage startups are evaluated based on qualitative factors, market conditions, and inves...
27 Feb 202522min
Shoveling $h!t: Startup Cheat Codes & New Book from Serial Founders Kass & Mike Lazerow
On this week’s episode I chat with Kass and Mike Lazerow, a powerhouse entrepreneurial duo known for building and exiting multiple companies, including Golf.com and Buddy Media (which was acquired by ...
13 Feb 202525min
Tackling Taxes: What Every Startup Needs to Know
Navigating startup taxes can be challenging, but this comprehensive guide simplifies the process. Learn how to handle 1099 filings, leverage R&D tax credits for significant savings, and strategically ...
30 Jan 202524min
2025 Predictions Episode
The time of year for reflection is upon us, so in this week’s episode the team and I review our 2024 predictions and dive into bold forecasts for 2025. From the impact of geopolitical shifts to the st...
18 Dec 202458min
