Playing with Unicorns is a live streaming show on startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. I stream Thursdays at 12 pm EST on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Twitch. I then post the videos to YouTube and the audio to the podcast section of Spotify and iTunes. All the episodes are below including all the supporting materials presented during the stream.
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Afsnit 45: Spørg mig om hvad som helst
Jeg havde ikke lavet en Ask Me Anything (AMA)-session i over et år, og det førte til mange … Læs videre “Afsnit 45: Spørg mig om hvad som helst”
Episode 44: Lås op for produktiviteten: Strømlining af dine dage for passion og formål
Folk spørger mig ofte, hvordan det lykkes mig at udrette så meget og samtidig leve et så rigt … Læs videre “Episode 44: Lås op for produktiviteten: Strømlining af dine dage for passion og formål”
Episode 43: Julio Vasconcellos and the state of Latin American tech
I had the pleasure of receiving Julio Vasconcellos on the show. Julio is the Founder and Managing Partner … Læs videre “Episode 43: Julio Vasconcellos and the state of Latin American tech”
Episode 42: Kevin Ryan, Unicorn Builder
I had the pleasure of being joined by my good friend Kevin Ryan. He’s often been called the … Læs videre “Episode 42: Kevin Ryan, Unicorn Builder”
Episode 41: Ask Me Anything
It had been over a year since we did the last Ask Me Anything (AMA) so the time … Læs videre “Episode 41: Ask Me Anything”
Episode 40: Oskar Hartmann, Unicorn Accumulator
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with my good friend Oskar Hartmann. He’s had the most … Læs videre “Episode 40: Oskar Hartmann, Unicorn Accumulator”
Episode 39: Simpl and the Indian Fintech Ecosystem
On this week’s episode I had the pleasure of welcoming Nitya Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Simpl, to … Læs videre “Episode 39: Simpl and the Indian Fintech Ecosystem”
Episode 38: The Indian Tech Ecosystem & FJ Labs’ Thesis in the region
This week we are covering the state of the Indian tech ecosystem. We are joined by Luke Skertich, … Læs videre “Episode 38: The Indian Tech Ecosystem & FJ Labs’ Thesis in the region”
Episode 37: Building India’s 76th Unicorn & the Indian car market at large
After a long hiatus to take care of my ailing dad, who is fortunately fully recovered, I am … Læs videre “Episode 37: Building India’s 76th Unicorn & the Indian car market at large”
Episode 36: Building a Web3 Unicorn with Lorien Gabel (Figment)
Lorien Gabel is the Co-Founder of Figment Network. He holds an LLB from Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law School. … Læs videre “Episode 36: Building a Web3 Unicorn with Lorien Gabel (Figment)”
Episode 35: Thoughts on the market
Last February, I decided to reflect on the turmoil that had started to affect the public, crypto and … Læs videre “Episode 35: Thoughts on the market”
Episode 34: Ask Me Anything
My apologies for the delay in summarizing the episode, but it’s been a very busy 9 months. Last … Læs videre “Episode 34: Ask Me Anything”
Episode 33: From VC to Web2 to Crypto with Mark Lurie
Mark Lurie is the CEO and co-founder of Shipyard Software. Shipyard Software builds decentralized exchanges (DEX) for specific … Læs videre “Episode 33: From VC to Web2 to Crypto with Mark Lurie”
Episode 32: Building a shipping unicorn with Laura Behrens Wu, Co-Founder & CEO of Shippo
Laura Behrens Wu (@LauraBehrensWu) is the co-founder and CEO of Shippo. Shippo is an API-first company focused on … Læs videre “Episode 32: Building a shipping unicorn with Laura Behrens Wu, Co-Founder & CEO of Shippo”
Episode 31: From Start-up to Grown-up with Alisa Cohn
Alisa Cohn (@AlisaCohn) is a prominent startup coach who has advised founders and executives at Venmo, Etsy, DraftKings, … Læs videre “Episode 31: From Start-up to Grown-up with Alisa Cohn”
Episode 30: A Conversation with Thomas Plantenga
Thomas Plantenga is the CEO of Vinted. He was born and raised in the Netherlands. Thomas was previously … Læs videre “Episode 30: A Conversation with Thomas Plantenga”
Episode 29: The Latest Marketplace Trends
In episode 27, I took a stab at which categories investors and entrepreneurs should focus on for the … Læs videre “Episode 29: The Latest Marketplace Trends”
Episode 28: What’s the deal with crypto?
When Satoshi Nakamoto famously wrote the Bitcoin white paper on November 13, 2008, it proposed to solve the … Læs videre “Episode 28: What’s the deal with crypto?”
Episode 27: The Tech of Tomorrow
In a way I live in your future. By virtue of receiving 150 startup pitches per week, I … Læs videre “Episode 27: The Tech of Tomorrow”
Episode 26: Jeff Wald & The End of Jobs
Jeff Wald is a serial entrepreneur, board Member, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and investor. Jeff’s most recent company, … Læs videre “Episode 26: Jeff Wald & The End of Jobs”
Episode 25: Clearco & The Future of Finance
As most of you know, I want to empower people to work on the things they love. As … Læs videre “Episode 25: Clearco & The Future of Finance”
Episode 24: How Slice is helping mom and pop pizzerias compete with Dominos
One of our main theses at FJ Labs is to focus on vertical marketplaces. Slice is a great … Læs videre “Episode 24: How Slice is helping mom and pop pizzerias compete with Dominos”
Episode 23: Synthesis: The startup scaling up the most innovative ideas from Elon Musk’s school
The education system has not evolved since the industrial era. New tools have been introduced over the years, … Læs videre “Episode 23: Synthesis: The startup scaling up the most innovative ideas from Elon Musk’s school”
Ep 22: Why Startups Fail with Tom Eisenmann
9 out of 10 startups fail. This is a gloomy number. However, it has never stopped entrepreneurs from … Læs videre “Ep 22: Why Startups Fail with Tom Eisenmann”
Episode 21: How to Build the Perfect Pitch Deck?
This is one of the most requested questions I’ve received since starting Playing with Unicorns. People want to … Læs videre “Episode 21: How to Build the Perfect Pitch Deck?”
Episode 20: So you want to launch a SPAC ?
Last week Alpha Capital, a SPAC company that FJ Labs co-sponsored, went public. We rang the bell and … Læs videre “Episode 20: So you want to launch a SPAC ?”
Episode 19: Reinvesting in the Latam Tech Ecosystem with Brian Requarth
Brian Requarth is the Co-Founder of Latitud and former CEO of Viva Real. Through Latitud, he now dedicates … Læs videre “Episode 19: Reinvesting in the Latam Tech Ecosystem with Brian Requarth”
Episode 18: Thirty-Six Lessons from Company Founders & CEOs with Tim Jackson
Tim Jackson is a fellow entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author. He has lived an interesting life from a … Læs videre “Episode 18: Thirty-Six Lessons from Company Founders & CEOs with Tim Jackson”
Episode 17: The State of Solar
This week Kerim Baran shares where we stand in the world of solar. He covers: If you prefer, … Læs videre “Episode 17: The State of Solar”
Episode 16: Startup Talent & Trends
I often pondered the makeup of successful founders and founding teams. At FJ Labs we spend a disproportionate … Læs videre “Episode 16: Startup Talent & Trends”
Episode 15: Mistakes to Avoid as an Entrepreneur
It is extremely hard to succeed as an entrepreneur. Even the most successful entrepreneurs have countless ups and … Læs videre “Episode 15: Mistakes to Avoid as an Entrepreneur”
Episode 14: A Conversation with Christian Angermayer
Christian is the rare breed of polymath Renaissance Man operating in a world that rewards specialization. We had … Læs videre “Episode 14: A Conversation with Christian Angermayer”
Episode 13: What’s the deal with SPACs?
SPACs have been one of the hot topics of 2020. Jeff Weinstein, who co-heads investing at FJ Labs, … Læs videre “Episode 13: What’s the deal with SPACs?”
Episode 12: Pandemi, populisme og politisk fiasko – det overraskende argument for optimisme i 2020
I lyset af den allestedsnærværende dysterhed i 2020 tog jeg mig tid til at reflektere objektivt over, hvor … Læs videre “Episode 12: Pandemi, populisme og politisk fiasko – det overraskende argument for optimisme i 2020”
Episode 11: Loonshots with Safi Bahcall
I had the privilege of running into the same social and intellectual circles as Safi Bahcall for the … Læs videre “Episode 11: Loonshots with Safi Bahcall”
Episode 10: Validating Your Startup Idea
Last week we covered how to come up with great startup ideas. This week I present how to … Læs videre “Episode 10: Validating Your Startup Idea”
Episode 9: Coming Up with a Startup Idea
Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to come with compelling startup ideas. I detail the four sources of startup ideas: … Læs videre “Episode 9: Coming Up with a Startup Idea”
Episode 8: The Business of Venture Capital
Most entrepreneurs merely see venture capitalists as a source of capital without understanding how venture capitalists operate. Jeff … Læs videre “Episode 8: The Business of Venture Capital”
Episode 7: FJ Labs’ Startup Studio Model
Last week we covered whether first time founders should build a company on their own or join an … Læs videre “Episode 7: FJ Labs’ Startup Studio Model”
Episode 6: DIY vs Accelerator vs Studio
This week we cover whether first time founders should build a company on their own or join an … Læs videre “Episode 6: DIY vs Accelerator vs Studio”
Episode 5: Ask Me Anything
Given that I was in Lake Placid looking at the foliage change without my multi-screen setup, I tried … Læs videre “Episode 5: Ask Me Anything”
Episode 4: FJ Labs’ Investment Thesis
In the third episode, I described how VCs evaluate startups by using a combination of the team, business, … Læs videre “Episode 4: FJ Labs’ Investment Thesis”
Episode 3: How VCs evaluate startups
In the first episode I covered how and when to fundraise. In this episode, I describe how venture … Læs videre “Episode 3: How VCs evaluate startups”
Episode 2: Build a MVP for less than $20k
I start by covering the theoretical do’s and don’ts of building a minimum viable product (MVP) before giving … Læs videre “Episode 2: Build a MVP for less than $20k”
Episode 1: Fundraising
Given that it’s episode 1, I start by explaining why I am creating this show before covering everything … Læs videre “Episode 1: Fundraising”
Announcing Playing With Unicorns
Playing with unicorns is a new weekly live streaming show on startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. I will … Læs videre “Announcing Playing With Unicorns”