🏆 Top 10 Episodes | April 2023
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Catch up on the best episodes from April.
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#1 - SaaStr
The impact of generative AI on software
Generative AI has taken the world by storm, and VCs and SaaS founders are looking at new opportunities it can bring. Even considering the more conservative fundraising market in 2023, there are opportunities for startups to get investor attention with AI.
#2 - All In
AutoGPT's massive potential and risk
AI innovation is compounding. ChatGPT is less than 6 months old, yet we’ve already seen the release of GPT-4, Plugins, and Incognito Mode. Now, you can learn from David Sacks as he breaks down AutoGPT in layman terms.
#3 - Nudge
How to stay motivated (according to science)
How do you set the right goals? Phill Agnew welcomes renowned psychologist Ayelet Fishbach to the pod. They discuss the best bits of her book Get It Done, including the science behind goal-setting and rules you can apply today.
#4 - My First Million
How Acquired grew a multimillion dollar podcast
Shaan and Sam Parr are joined by the Acquired podcast hosts to talk about scaling to a large podcast, the company they would like to own, the 100+ year history of Nintendo, and the 3 causes of failure according to Alibaba.
#5 - Lenny’s Podcast
Navigating comms and PR with Lulu Cheng Meservey
Captivating an audience is no easy task. Lulu Cheng Meservey explains why you need to connect your message to your audience's existing passions. By examining real-world examples like Kamala Harris's Senate campaign, we can learn how to resonate with our target audience and inspire action.
#6 - Noah Kagan Presents
How content creators get successful LIVE
Everyone’s started a community. But have they really? Most people are full of shit. Or to put it nicely, they’re naively using the wrong term to describe their audience. Sam Parr highlights the distinction between the two. You’ll then hear his top tricks for creating and nurturing a real community.
#7 - 20VC
Nubank's CPO on why product is 90% science and 10% art
There’s power in being detached from your ideas. By fixating on a particular solution, you risk overlooking alternative approaches that may be more effective. Keep an open mind to new perspectives and data that may change your initial hypothesis and be agile enough to adapt if necessary.
#8 - Y Combinator
How to build an MVP with Michael Seibel
YC Group Partner, Michael Seibel, explains how to build a minimum viable product (MVP) for your startup idea. Using examples from real YC companies, Michael walks through how to determine your MVP feature set, build prototypes and demos for user testing, and present your MVP to early customers or investors.
#9 - Lenny’s Podcast
How to build a cult-like brand
Society puts too much emphasis on experience. If you want to truly innovate, you need a bit of naïveté. By approaching challenges with an open mind and a willingness to question established norms, you can transform industries.
#10 - My First Million
Brainstorming ChatGPT business ideas with billionaire Dharmesh Shah
A new user experience is on the horizon. Dharmesh Shah's insights on chat-based interfaces will show you the direction software experiences are headed. By exploring the implications of these innovations, we can make more informed decisions about investing in AI.
