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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Aflevering 45: Vraag me alles
Ik had al meer dan een jaar geen Ask Me Anything (AMA)-sessie meer gedaan en dat leidde tot … Lees verder “Aflevering 45: Vraag me alles”
Aflevering 44: Productiviteit ontgrendelen: Je dagen stroomlijnen voor passie en doel
Mensen vragen me vaak hoe ik erin slaag om zoveel te bereiken terwijl ik zo’n rijk en gepassioneerd … Lees verder “Aflevering 44: Productiviteit ontgrendelen: Je dagen stroomlijnen voor passie en doel”
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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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, … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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. … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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, … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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, … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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, … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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, … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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, … Lees verder “Episode 13: What’s the deal with SPACs?”
Aflevering 12: Pandemie, populisme en falend beleid – De verrassende argumenten voor optimisme in 2020
Gezien het alomtegenwoordige onheil en de somberheid van 2020 heb ik de tijd genomen om objectief na te … Lees verder “Aflevering 12: Pandemie, populisme en falend beleid – De verrassende argumenten voor optimisme in 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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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: … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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, … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “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 … Lees verder “Announcing Playing With Unicorns”