This Week in Startups: $RIVN, Biden on TikTok & Crypto, $PTON + Countdown Capital’s Jai Malik + Josh from Party Round | E1406
Jason Calacanis 3/12/22 - Episode Page
It’s a variety show. First Jason and Molly do six rapid fire news topics (2:10) including: Rivian’s lowered guidance, Biden briefing TikTok influencers on Ukraine, declining NFT volume, creator economy wins, Biden’s Crypto executive order and Peloton’s new pricing pilot. Then, hard-tech investor Jai Malik of Countdown Capital joins (42:22) for Angel Season 6 “First Time Funds.” Finally, producer Rachel has another edition of OK Boomer, this time she talks viral marketing and new ways of fundraising with Josh from Party Round (1:18:42).
(00:00) Jason and Molly intro the show: 5 rapid fire stories, Angel S6 interview with Jai Malik of Countdown, OK Boomer w/ Josh of Party Round
(02:10) TikToker Part of Biden Ukraine Strat.
(07:53) Rivian Earnings
(14:42) Embroker - Get an extra 10% off insurance for your business at https://Embroker.com/twist
(16:05) OpenSea Volume Down
(21:25) Wins in the Creator Economy
(26:42) LinkedIn Jobs - Go to https://linkedIn.com/angel and post your first job for free.
(28:10) Biden Crypto Policy
(34:04) Ourcrowd - Check out the deal of the week at https://ourcrowd.com/twist
(35:22) Peloton New CEO Actions
(42:22) Molly interviews Jai Malik of Countdown for Angel S6
(01:10:29) Jason, Molly, and Rachel toss to OKB
(01:18:42) OKB w/ Producer Rachel and Josh of Party Round
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