0:32 Jason speaks on current events and intros Science CEO Mike Jones, how they met after selling their companies to AOL 6:02 What is Science and how has it evolved since being started in 2011? Why did they pivot away from the startup studio model? 12:43 What are the economics of a venture-studio? 15:25 Defining the 3 scenarios of a "lifestyle-business" 18:4 ... Show More
Apr 2020
Shawn Carolan, Managing Partner at Menlo Ventures shares insights on his early investments in Uber, Roku, Siri & JUMP Bikes, adjusting his approach in response to hundreds of new venture funds with bi
0:01 Jason thanks the sponsors, guests, listeners & the team for Angel Season 4! 4:38 Jason intros Menlo Ventures' Shawn Carolan 7:26 Thoughts on the market's reaction to COVID-19, when will it get back to normal? 11:51 What advice is Shawn giving to his portfolio founders? 19:07 ... Show More
1h 35m
Jul 2023
SaaStr 674: The Cold, Hard Truths About SaaS In 2023: Part 1 AMA with SaaStr CEO and Founder, Jason Lemkin
<p dir="ltr">Startups come in all shapes and sizes on various stages of a timeline, yet it's not surprising how many have the same questions and concerns about how to scale from x to y to z, the right time to hire and fire, and how to keep a team motivated during hard times. </p> ... Show More
15m 39s
Jul 2023
SaaStr 675: Why You're Unfundable in 2023: The Cold, Hard Truths About SaaS Part 2 with SaaStr CEO Jason Lemkin
<p>Many people at this year's SaaStr Europa wondered about the future of customer success, motivation during hard times, and how to grow in this new era of efficiency. </p> <p>SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin sat down with the audience for an Ask Me Anything session to answer ... Show More
24m 23s
Jan 2025
First Time Founders with Ed Elson – How This German Founder Built The Nation’s Most Valuable Startup
Ed speaks with Alex Rinke, co-founder and co-CEO of Celonis, a process mining and intelligence company. They discuss how his management style evolved as the company scaled, the challenges facing Europe’s startup scene, and his advice for founders navigating the fundraising proces ... Show More
55m 35s