Are you ready to start angel investing? In today's episode, we share the secret to creating long-term wealth, explain how to become a “sophisticated” investor, and discuss the downsides of crypto. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Jason Calacanis, the creator behind the All-In Podcast, a serial angel investor, and a leading entrepreneurial author. Jason explains the entrance costs to investing, shares why people need to validate their research, and then everyone places thei...
Jul 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 42
Crypto is still the future, are you in or out? Today we discuss why the crypto market needed a reset, explain how to hack back your creativity, and divulge the secret to picking investments in a down market. Hosts Greg Isenberg and Sahil Bloom are joined by guest Li Jin, the mastermind behind the “passion economy,” the co-founder of Variant, and a fundraising savant, who was able to raise her first fund during the onset of the pandemic. Li shares the lesson investors (hopefully) learned from the...
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 41
Will the Metaverse replace the internet? Today's guest brings in a diverse background at the intersection of technology, society, and creativity to help us answer this question and sort the signal from the noise. In this episode, we explore the secret to success, examine how the Metaverse will revolutionize the world, and predict just how this new world will look. Host Sahil Bloom is joined by guest Matthew Ball; the CEO of Epyllion, a managing partner at Ball Metaverse Research, and a thought l...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 40
Are you trying to grow your side project from hobby to profession? In today’s episode we examine how building has changed in 2022, share why so many entrepreneurs fall into the same trap, and divulge the secret to scaling a profitable business without VC funding. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Noah Kagan, CEO and founder of AppSumo, who was able to build his company with negative Net Working Capital. Noah shares the critical mistakes that led him to succeed, offers insig...
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 39
Are you or your business stuck between a rock and a hard place? In today’s episode, we explore why suffering actually makes you stronger, divulge the secret to getting your business started, and share how you can make your own luck. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Julien Smith , a NYT bestselling author turned founder ( Practice.do | Breather ), who raised more than $250M for his first venture. Julien shares his personal underdog story, how entrepreneurship is never as pe...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 38
Storytelling is the future of the brand building. How are you telling your story? In this episode, we explore what today's successful companies have in common, why brand is everything, and how to create a network from scratch. Hosts Sahil Bloom & Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Nick Saltarelli, an experienced entrepreneur and co-founder at Midday Squares, the brand that gave the world functional chocolate. Nick is unapologetically himself, and today he offers his raw insight into why every...
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 37
Web 3.0 is the future, ready or not; are you? In today’s episode, we explain how Twitter increases earning & job potential, the ways Web 3 is revolutionizing the fitness and insurance industries, and why young people need to follow their interests and then double down. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Gaby Goldberg, who has become a pioneer in crypto, an expert in Web 3, and one of the earliest investors in The Chernin Group (TCG), all by the age of 23. Today Gaby shar...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 36
Do you trust your gut? In today’s episode, we explore how the world's most disruptive innovations begin with just one small insight, share why successful founders need to embrace their niche, and why the best products & brands always seem obvious in hindsight. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by Ryan Hoover, the builder who gave us Product Hunt and now runs Weekend Fund, an early-stage VC committed to “backing your next favorite thing.” Ryan is a serial entrepreneur and deep th...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 35
The best way to predict the future is to help invent it. That's exactly what today's guest is doing as the founder and managing director of Lux Capital, where he invests in emerging science and technology ventures at the outermost edges of what is possible. Josh Wolfe (@wolfejosh), renowned Forbes journalist and visionary thinker, joins us on the show to share why we should question everything, how modern stressors differ from those our ancestors faced, the 3 important "M's" in life, and some fu...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 34
Are you a founder at heart but afraid to act? Today we explore how to build a scalable venture, the best way to create arbitrage in the market, and why the time is now to start your start-up. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by Val Kateyev, an immigrant turned serial entrepreneur who built his first company to $30M, all before his 20th birthday and from his parent's basement. Val offers his personal insight into how technology has expedited the timeline of creating a company, the i...
May 26, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 33
Does dopamine have you hooked on tech? If you find yourself unable to put down the phone, it may be time for a detox. Entrepreneur and investor Andrew Wilkinson walks us through his personal addiction and how getting off the grid for a technological rehab helped him bring back his inner fire. Andrew is a father, original thinker, and co-founder of Tiny, a not so tiny company that buys internet businesses. He joins hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg to explore creative boredom, original thinking...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 32
Do advanced civilizations exist? Can psychedelics help us better understand ourselves? What goes on in Elon's mind? Can one episode answer all of these questions? When Tim Urban is the guest that's exactly what happens. Tim is an incredible writer known for his blog, Wait But Why, which has gained the respect of some of the world's brightest minds, including Elon Musk. He joins host Sahil Bloom to help answer many deep questions, including evidence that explains our place in the universe. SPECIA...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 31
There’s a giant opportunity in helping older adults live a more vibrant, empowering life throughout their later years. Today we’re joined by John Zapolski, the founder and CEO of Alive Ventures, to better understand that opportunity. John is dedicated to building products and services that cater to older adults, and has developed a co-design system that allows them to be part of the process. On this episode we cover the future of smart wallets, Bing’s search engine, Greg’s security deposit busin...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 30
What does the future of Twitter look like as it transitions to a private company? Sriram Krishnan joined us on the pod to explore that question. Sriram is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and host of "The Good Time Show.” With a focus on investing in crypto and web3, he brings a unique perspective to help us understand the shifting social media landscape. In this episode, we also cover the crashing stock market, Aku World’s $33 million mistake, and receive valuable advice from our guest ...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 29
Morgan Housel ( @morganhouse l) sits down with host Sahil Bloom for a deep dive on money and success. Morgan shares the powerful story of how he went from a 20-year-old with an 8th-grade education to a distinguished writer and partner at The Collaborative Fund. We also cover humility, independence, and insecurity. Three assets that have helped drive Morgan's success, as well as financial caution and the importance of over-preparedness. ►► Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com TH...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 28
Today's guest shows the power of community by sharing a personal story of how Discord changed the trajectory of his life. Jiho (@Jihoz_Axie), the Co-Founder of Axie Infinity, tells the story of how he went from community manager to C-Level Executive at Axie Infinity. As the co-founder of one of the most successful play-to-earn games to date, Jiho has tons of knowledge about NFTs and video games. He joins us on the pod to discuss the player-owned economy, the new GDP, and the value of crypto mone...
Apr 21, 2022•55 min•Ep. 27
Brand storytelling is the future of marketing. In today’s digital society, businesses need to get creative to connect with their audience and truly pull at their heartstrings. Danny Trinh (@dtrinh), Design, New Platforms at Snap and consumer social legend, is our go-to guy when it comes to understanding social behavior. Danny joins us today for a fun conversation that takes us from Mike Posner’s crazy rattlesnake story to degenerate hackers, consumer hype cycles, consumer nostalgia, and the impo...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 26
In this episode we dive deep on the Terra LUNA Ponzi debate, then bring in guest Ndamukong Suh to pick his brain on lessons from his multifaceted career. Ndamukong began his career as a Nebraska football player and has gone on to play in the NFL, where he is one of the highest-paid defensive players in NFL history. He is also an investor, engineer, developer, entrepreneur, and father. Known for his aggressive style of play, Ndamukong explains his relationships with his competitors and how his pe...
Apr 07, 2022•58 min•Ep. 25
What does the future of gaming look like on the blockchain? We’re joined by a leader in the space Ryan Wyatt (@Fwiz). He’s the former global head of gaming partnerships at Google and head of gaming at YouTube, where he also led their virtual and augmented reality business. Wyatt now serves as the CEO of Polygon Studios. In this episode of Where It Happens, Ryan discusses his path from high school gamer to successful businessman, the future of blockchain gaming, and the power behind play-to-earn....
Mar 31, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 24
Can a billion-dollar business be built remotely? You don't need to guess if it can happen. For more than 15 years -- long before coronavirus forced work from home for just about everyone -- Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) was trailblazing the remote work movement as the founding developer at WordPress. Today, the platform powers approximately 30 percent of the entire internet, and its businesses employ more than 1100 people across 60 countries. In this episode of Where It Happens, Matt discusses the...
Mar 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 23
Codie Sanchez is no stranger to thinking outside the box. The founder of Contrarian Thinking and Managing Partner at Entourage Effect Capital, she shares her path from traditional finance to founder and investor with more than 100,000 newsletter subscribers. In the last 12 years, she’s bought and sold more than 60 businesses and now runs a portfolio of 26 companies. On this episode of Where It Happens, Codie joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to explore arbit...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 22
What does it take to build a successful bootstrapped business? Michael Martocci (@MichaelMartocci) is the right person to ask. The Founder and CEO of SwagUp grew his bootstrapped brand to more than 8-figures in revenue in just 3 years. On this episode of Where It Happens, Michael shares how to overcome the zero-to-one hurdles, finance secrets, and why he believes bootstrapping is the right way to build your startup before seeking venture capital. Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwi...
Mar 11, 2022•58 min•Ep. 21
David Friedberg (@friedberg), founder and CEO of The Production Board (TPB), is working to reimagine global systems in order to solve some of the biggest sustainability problems we face today. He joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to explain why the best path forward is using the latest science and technology innovations to meet the trends of human desire and consumption. An extreme optimist, Dave shares his positive outlook on scientific iteration, the chang...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 20
What could you do if you had access to 50 million people? Nuseir Yassin, the creator of Nas Daily and Nas Academy, is the perfect person to answer that question. Today's guest went from Venmo employee to YouTube star incredibly fast. His secret? The ability to assess personality-market fit and determine the likelihood of virality. In this episode, hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) explore the future of the creator economy, a cool mental health service for social m...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 19
Is bitcoin a religion? It might sound like a joke, but cryptocurrency is unlocking a whole new world of opportunity and wealth creation. In this episode of Where It Happens, Meltem Demirors (@melt_dem) explores whether the institutions of the future will look like the institutions of the past. Hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) discuss the different ways that the Web3 movement is challenging traditional organizational structures, and how the role of community will ...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 18
When Meta lost more than $230 billion almost overnight many people questioned -- is Meta done? On this episode of Where It Happens, former Meta employee Nikita Bier (@nikitabier) joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to explore if Meta can recover and how it might happen. They also explore decentralized mobile networks, the future of music, and how Web2 and Web3 can co-exist. Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS C...
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 17
Shopify has changed e-commerce forever. And, if you're willing to listen closely enough, you can borrow part of their DNA to accelerate your own entrepreneurial success. On this episode of Where It Happens, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein shares how he created his own luck to become involved with Shopify, how NFTs are changing the future of entrepreneurship, and how media will never be the same. Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS This episo...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 16
Sleep has never been sexier, but it wasn't always that way. On this episode of Where It Happens, Matteo Franceschetti (@m_franceschetti) joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to discuss how he was able to transform a stale, outdated product into a hot category drawing interest from athletes and big investors. You'll hear stories about how they were able to win over Y Combinator and scale their business. If you want to make noise in a loud room, the episode explo...
Feb 03, 2022•49 min•Ep. 15
Scott Melker isn't your average crypto expert. Then again, crypto isn't exactly your average area of investing, which might explain his incredible knowledge and success in the space. On this episode, we invited The Wolf of All Streets onto Where It Happens to help predict the future of crypto, learn new investing approaches, and find out why diversification might be one of the most misunderstood pieces of investing advice. If you ever thought that maybe your window of opportunity has passed, Sco...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 14
Have you heard the story about the crypto founder who sold all his crypto for $10,000 only for it to be worth billions many years later? On this episode of Where It Happens, co-hosts Sahil Bloom ( @sahilbloom ) and Greg Isenberg ( @gregisenberg ) get to the bottom of one of the craziest stories by speaking directly with the co-creator of Dogecoin Billy Markus ( @BillyM2k ). He explains his early experiments in crypto, how he created Dogecoin, the truth about his famous sell, the future of crypto...
Jan 19, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 13
