The state of seed, the first TWIST500 startups, and the impact of anonymous apps on society | E1963

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(11:15) Attio - Head to attio.com/twist to get 15% off for your first year.
(12:24) Concerns about the app "Fizz" and the use of anonymity in social media apps
(19:14) The impact of anonymous apps on society, parenting concerns, and the responsibility of investors in harmful tech startups
(23:16) The case for banning smartphones in schools
(30:19) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at www.openphone.com/twist
(31:35) The state of seed
(35:33) Impact of AI on startup efficiency
(38:17) .Tech Domains - Apply for the “Jam with JCal” contest today at www.jamwithjcal.tech
(39:45) The variety of seed deals
(45:13) How to leave and found a rival company legally
(58:58) The first TWIST500 startups
(1:05:48) Impact of AI on journalism and media companies
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[@gbessoni]

I respected you before this podcast but infinitely respect you more today and thank you for putting childrens mental health first before anything, friends or money.

[@IbukunFisher]

The recent partnership with Alex, by now looks like a great fit... but I still miss Molly, and Rachel

[@solisjon]

Let's Go! Love the TWiST500 concept

[@kburke1965]

Lots of schools have mandatory phone lockers. And quite a few restaurants !

[@KajeKaria-mj7on]

Also feedback on thumbnail. I almost not clicked on it since the thumbnail does not have Jason on it 😮

[@KajeKaria-mj7on]

Please address Molly missing from
The show 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@1-person-startup]

calicanis jealous that perplexity didnt let him invest lol

[@TheEtrepreneur]

I left this channel cause of blasphemies. I'm staying cause Jason's God given talent to spot early dangers with tech/startups. It happened many times (Theranos, Nikola, others). Glory be to God.
p.s. are those Major aspirations still on? I have not heard any bells yet.