This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups


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TWiST News: Venture-Backed Defense Startups, Anti-Drone Guns, and Querio's AI Data Platform | E2048
November 20, 2024

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Anatomy of a Win-Win Acquisition: Synergy, Growth, AI, and the Future of SaaS | E2047
November 19, 2024

Todays show:Spenser Skates and James Evans join Alex to discuss Amplitude's acquisition of Command AI, shedding light on recent startup M&A trends and the strategic vision behind this move. The conversation delves into Command AI's user assistance te

TWiST News: Netflix Goes Live, The FCC Revamp, Free Speech, and Regulatory Shifts | E2046
November 18, 2024

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Misaligned Incentives Between GPs and Founders with Altimeter's Jamin Ball | E2045
November 15, 2024

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TWiST News: Face Robots, Solar's Growth, The Polymarket Mess, and YC's Latest Call for Startups | E2044
November 14, 2024

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TWiST News: Underwater Drones, Robot Swarms, and Klarna's Going Public | E2043
November 13, 2024

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TWiST News: Serve Robotics, High Skill Immigration, and the Trump Trade | E2042
November 11, 2024

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TWiST News: Reddit Earnings, Apple Intelligence, and more AI money | E2041
November 08, 2024

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TWiST News: Skydio's Drones, High-Skill immigration, and M&A Unleashed | E2040
November 06, 2024

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Insane Demands of AI & Datacenters: Exowatt’s Mission for Affordable, Sustainable Power| E2039
November 05, 2024

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