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Blockworks

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Lightspeed is a podcast for those interested in how crypto can solve real problems and create products users love. It's a callback to the garage days of Silicon Valley, where builders pushed the limits of hardware and software to build world-changing products. We interview the projects and founders that will make this same impact today.
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Generative Now is a weekly series from Lightspeed, highlighting the stories, strategies and insights behind today's most exciting AI companies and how they’ll change everything about the way we work. Inspired by the popular in-person Generative Meetups in places like New York, San Francisco, LA and Europe, host and Lightspeed Partner Michael Mignano will speak with founders, engineers, designers and other leaders that are leveraging AI to take their product to new heights. Listen and follow ...
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Lightspeed Tech Systems

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At Lightspeed, we took it upon ourselves to give growing businesses access to professional IT services that are custom-designed for their specific needs and goals... All at a price that makes sense to them.
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Every founder has 1 goal: find product-market fit. We interview the world's most successful startup founders on the 0 to 1 part of their journeys. We've had the founders of Reddit, Gusto, Rappi, Glean, Cohere, Huntress, ID.me and many more. We go deep with entrepreneurs & VCs to provide detailed examples you can steal. Our goal is to understand product-market fit better than anyone on the planet. Rated one of the world's top startup podcasts.
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Living on Blockchain is about removing the jargon from the blockchain and crypto space, disseminating information for greater adoption and most importantly, shedding more light on the women and men in blockchain, creating interesting platforms.
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Bell Curve

Blockworks

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Bell Curve breaks down the most important themes in crypto for people who, like us, are confined to the middle of the bell curve. Each season explores a different thesis that we'll test and refine through debate with crypto's best. If you're a crypto native, degen or investooor, this podcast is for you. Subscribe on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R1D1D9 Subscribe on Apple: https://apple.co/3pQTfmD Subscribe on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. ...
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The Startup CEO Show hosted by coach and advisor Mark MacLeod, brings you veteran CEOs each week who have collectively had had billion dollar valuations, 9 figure exits, and millions in revenue each week. Subscribe to join the leading podcast produced exclusively for the CEOs of high-growth startups and the VCs who back them. This podcast offers concise, yet deep dives into specific themes within each episode, focusing on providing actionable insights for busy leaders. The format includes in ...
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QB Power Hour Podcast

Dan DeLong & Michelle Long

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This is an audio rebroadcast of the QB Power Hour webinar series. QB Power Hour is a free, bi-weekly webinar series for accountant, bookkeepers, and QuickBooks Consultants presented by Michelle Long and Dan DeLong who are very passionate about the industry, QuickBooks, and Apps that integrate with QuickBooks. The Webinars are Live every other Thursday at 12:00 PM EST with the archives posted in the Archives. You can register for upcoming webinars at www.qbpowerhour.comIn the QB Power Hour we ...
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Upfront Ventures

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The Upfront podcast features a variety of guests to discuss startups, venture capital, and current events - providing an insider's view into entrepreneurship and technology.
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The Neon Show

Siddhartha Ahluwalia

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Hi, I am your host Siddhartha! I have been an entrepreneur from 2012-2017 building two products AddoDoc and Babygogo. After selling my company to SHEROES, I and my partner Nansi decided to start up again. But we felt unequipped in our skillset in 2018 to build a large company. We had known 0-1 journey from our startups but lacked the experience of building 1-10 journeys. Hence was born the Neon Show (Earlier 100x Entrepreneur) to learn from founders and investors, the mindset to scale yourse ...
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In this episode, we unpack Elon and Trump’s feud, and its impact on the markets before diving into the demand for Circle’s IPO. We also discuss PumpFun’s plans for their token sale and the health of the memecoin market. Finally, we wonder, are foundations in crypto still necessary? Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockcha…
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Vertical SaaS customers don’t buy software for 10 months, they buy it for 10 years. That’s the opportunity and the challenge. Switching costs are high, which makes it hard to get in but once you’re in, you’re in. But regular SaaS playbooks don't work here. Forget PLG. Forget design partners. These industries have been burned too many times by bad s…
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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup joined by Ryan Connor. We deep dive into the Pump Fun token launch, why does Pump want to raise $1B, Alpenglow, how to scale Solana & more. Enjoy!--Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnorFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/L…
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This week, Lightspeed Partner Mike Mignano sits down with Gabriel Stengel, founder and CEO of Rogo, to explore how AI is transforming the world of finance. Gabe shares his journey from sleepless nights as a junior investment banker at Lazard to building Rogo, a cutting-edge AI platform that automates the grueling work of benchmarking, earnings anal…
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In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we dive into one of the fastest-growing names in decentralized trading: Hyperliquid. Built on its own custom Layer 1 chain, Hyperliquid isn’t just another DEX — it’s a high-performance, MEV-free, orderbook-style perpetuals exchange that feels shockingly centralized… in all the right ways. We cover: ⚡ How Hyp…
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Description: Jack Kuveke returns to unpack the wildest startup news this month: from billion-dollar frauds and crypto scams, to OpenAI’s secretive $6.5 billion gadget project with Apple’s design legend Jony Ive. We dig into why big-name investors keep missing red flags, and why AI might be crushing entry-level tech jobs faster than anyone expected.…
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In this episode of Living on Blockchain, I’m joined by Janna Scott, founder of DeFi Tax, the real-time, audit-ready platform reshaping how Web3 users approach crypto compliance. Janna brings unmatched clarity to a topic most of us avoid — crypto taxes. Drawing from her rare perspective bridging regulators and users, she shares: Why most crypto tax …
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Gm! This week we're joined by Brennan Watt to discuss Solana latest upgrade Alpenglow. We deep dive into the Anza origin story, Alpenglow's impact on the Solana network, how to reduce malicious MEV, the past, present & future of Solana & much more. Enjoy!--Follow Brennan: https://x.com/bw_solanaFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed:…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney to discuss the state of Solana DeFi today. Enjoy! -- Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamani Follow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaney Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newslett…
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After two pivots and nearly running out of runway, Merrill Lutsky found insane growth—scaling Graphite to tens of thousands of daily users and millions in ARR. He reveals exactly how Graphite landed its first massive enterprise customer, doubled revenue overnight by changing pricing, and turned user feedback into momentum. Merrill shares hard-earne…
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In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Rand Fishkin, co-founder and CEO of SparkToro, for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, venture capital, and building successful businesses. Rand, best known for founding Moz and his influential role in the SEO industry, shares invaluable insights from hi…
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Recko's acquisition by Stripe is one of India's biggest B2B exits. It's a great headline. But headlines don't tell the full story. They capture one final outcome not the numerous obstacles faced. In this episode, Saurya Prakash Sinha, co-founder of Recko, tells us what really happened behind the scenes. From the early days when no one was buying, n…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Emon Motamedi to discuss the Solana incubator. We deep dive into how to find great ideas, building in crypto, finding product market fit, advice for founders, what is cohort 3 & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Emon: https://x.com/EmonMotamedi Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeed…
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In this episode, we discuss Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s collaboration, SF vs NYC, and consumer applications. We also dive into Hyperliquid’s dominance, and the value proposition of HYPE. Finally, we discuss the ever increasing number of companies buying crypto assets, Circle’s IPO, and Plasma’s token sale on Sonar. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources …
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Dan and Lynda Artesani discuss the latest rash of Intuit Accountant login hijackings and what ProAdvisors can do to safeguard their logins to protect their client's data. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Matthew Fulton who are very…
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This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano and Anthropic’s head of product, Mike Krieger. Mike is known for co-founding Instagram, one of the most beloved pieces of consumer technology, and now he has taken his talents to Anthropic. They discuss the challenges AI product builders face and the evolution of…
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Most early-stage founders get trapped in the chaos of endless tasks, there's always too much to do and not enough time. We go through the last 4 episodes to see what how the best founders prioritize. We also see why you can raise millions without real traction but can’t fake product-market fit, how positioning yourself for luck is as important as h…
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In this deep dive, we explore Zetachain, the trailblazing blockchain designed to unify all chains—with and without smart contracts. Whether you’re a developer navigating fragmented ecosystems or a founder eyeing true cross-chain UX, Zetachain is solving one of Web3’s most pressing problems: seamless interoperability. We cover: What Zetachain is and…
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Special guest star Jeff from the Porg Depot and Raul discuss their experiences at the Battleground PW in Midlothian, VA. We discuss the prevalence of Data Vault in the wider meta, and deep dive into the Porg Depot article (https://porgdepot.com/2025/05/20/data-vault-and-the-theory-of-porgativity/). #starwarsunlimited #twilightoftherepublic #jumptol…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Kyle Samani & Chris Heaney to discuss the state of Solana DeFi today. Enjoy!--Follow Kyle: https://x.com/KyleSamaniFollow Chris: https://x.com/crispheaneyFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe to the Lightspeed Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/lig…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Tom Dunleavy & Ryan Berckmans to discuss the bull case for Ethereum. We deep dive into Ethereum's big pivot, how to value the L1, should L2 tokens exist, the role of Etherealize, what's next for ETH & more. Enjoy! -- Start your day with crypto news, analysis and data from Katherine Ross. Subscribe to the Empire newslet…
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Dax built Lightspeed into a $1B ARR public company—even though he bootstrapped for the first 7 years. In this episode, he reveals exactly how he used a 4x pricing shift to create a global reseller machine that grew him to $10M ARR. He also breaks down why obsessing over design and deep customer empathy built the foundation for success.—and how step…
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In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Eli Portnoy, a serial entrepreneur with two successful exits under his belt. Portnoy shares his journey from his first venture to his current role as co-founder and CEO of BackEngine, offering a masterclass in navigating acquisitions and building thriving startups.…
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The dollar will lose its status as the world’s reserve currency & the greatest wealth transfer in history is already underway - warns the founder of one of India’s fastest-growing unicorns! In this episode, Deepak Garg, founder of Rivigo and AnywhereJobs shares why Rivigo's iconic Relay model succeeded, and what ultimately limited it. He predicts Z…
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Gm! This week we're joined by David Rhodus to discuss the future of Pipe Network. We deep dive into what is a CDN, DePIN's major unlock, how to scale a DePIN network, competing with the big infrastructure providers & more. Enjoy! --Follow David: https://x.com/DavidRhodusFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Ligh…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation, to discuss Ethereum’s evolving culture, and product focus. We also dive into Ethereum’s DeFi and RWA dominance, scaling the L1, real-time proving breakthroughs, and Ethereum’s long-term vision.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Real-Time Ethereum Pro…
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This week, we are revisiting a conversation between Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano and Arvind Jain, the founder and CEO of Glean about the evolution of AI-assisted enterprise search. Arvind shares what insights helped to start Glean's journey in 2019, how the company leveraged transformer-based models early on, and how Glean developed the marke…
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Carta just released their report for Q1 2025. Peter is Head of Insights at Carta, and the person who owns their data practice. We sit down to talk about the largest trends he saw across fundraising, industries, graduation rates and even hiring practices. Carta data shows that graduation rates from Seed to A are as low as they've ever been. Bridge r…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Dan Kang to discuss DeFi Dev Corp & it's Solana playbook. We deep dive into the Solana treasury company strategy, why do treasury companies trade at a premium to NAV, the volatility flywheel, Dan's long term Solana thesis & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/CryptoIRGuy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follo…
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In this episode, we’re joined by Austin Federa and Mateo Ward to dive into DoubleZero! They explain why bandwidth—not compute—is the real blockchain bottleneck, and how DoubleZero addresses it. We also cover validator economics, token incentives, critiques on DePIN, performance benchmarks, and plans for Solana and beyond. Thanks for tuning in! As a…
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Kazi Ahmed took a small insight—seeing friends cash out from Amazon brands—and built Carbon6, a software roll-up startup, selling it for $210M just three years later. But behind the quick success was a frantic scramble to survive. Aggressive acquisitions nearly ran them out of cash, forcing a brutal pivot from burning $1M per month to profitability…
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In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Josh Pantony, co-founder and CEO of Boosted AI, to explore the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence in finance. Josh, a veteran in the AI space, shares his journey from co-founding Maluva, an early competitor to Siri, to his current role revolutionizing W…
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Venture capital is much fancied today. Is this job which looks like cutting cheques for products and founders you like, for everyone? As for any work, there are traits you should have and some which won’t help you on the job. We have with us Kushal Bhagia (All In Capital), Karthik Prabhakar (Peer Capital), and Rajan (Upekkha). Three people who inte…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Ryan Connor to discuss the launch of the Believe app. We deep dive into is Believe a new model for VC, the memeification of capital markets, finding product market fit, Pump's sniping problem & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Ryan: https://x.com/_ryanrconnor Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitte…
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In this episode, we break down Ethereum’s momentum in DeFi, and its sustained institutional adoption. We also discuss Ethereum’s finance-first identity versus Solana’s consumer focus, and explore how emerging funding models and regulatory shifts are reshaping the venture landscape.Thanks for tuning in! -- Arkham is a crypto exchange and a blockchai…
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In this Deep Dive episode of Living on Blockchain, we explore Vaultro Finance — a newly launched decentralized finance protocol built natively on the XRP Ledger. Vaultro is aiming to bring high-speed, low-cost DeFi services like lending, borrowing, and yield farming to the XRP ecosystem, all while leveraging XRP’s ultra-fast settlement capabilities…
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How can AI make meetings better? That’s the simple question that inspired Granola, a productivity tool that can tell you what was actually discussed in that meeting last week and what the real next steps are. In this episode of Generative Now, host Michael Mignano, partner at Lightspeed, sits down with Granola co-founders Chris Pedregal and Sam Ste…
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I break down my top insights from recent conversations with four founders who won in unconventional ways. You’ll hear how Noah turned LinkedIn posts into his primary sales channel (without ever going viral), why Dan’s startup survived a brutal 95% downround but ended up at $400M ARR two years later, how Adam turned a stagnant $3M ARR business into …
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In this episode of Living on Blockchain, we sit down with Jaime Schwarz, founder of MRKD and the author of the first-ever NFT patent filed in 2017. Jaime is no stranger to the intersection of art, tech, and intellectual property. From collaborating with cultural legends like Public Enemy’s Keith Shocklee to building tools that empower creators to m…
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There are times as a QuickBooks ProAdvisor that you might want to entertain other options, either temporary or permanently. Lynda Artesani and Sarah Prevost join the panel to discuss the differences between QBO and Xero for those that might be looking to add Xero to their suite of supported offerings. Learn about Xero: https://xero5440.partnerlinks…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Sergej Kunz to discuss 1inch's recent launch on Solana. We deep dive into building on the EVM vs SVM, 1inch's path forward, powering cross chain liquidity, how to improve execution & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Sergej: https://x.com/deacix Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspee…
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In this episode, we sat down with Jeff Yan, Co-founder of Hyperliquid, to discuss Hyperliquid’s origins, their decision to build an L1, and the architecture behind Hyperliquid. We also discuss MEV mitigation, builder deployed perps, and balancing vertical integration with ecosystem growth. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Priority Is All You Need…
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Public co-founder Jannick Malling shares exactly how he grew his startup from a tiny beta to millions of users—and hundreds of millions raised. He reveals why fractional shares changed the game for user acquisition, how the company cleverly seized on the GameStop moment to explode growth, and why relentless product focus was critical to scaling qui…
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In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Craig Letton, founder and CEO of alcohol marketing platform hyble, for a raw and honest discussion about entrepreneurship, burnout, and building a successful global business. Craig shares the remarkable story of how he took over his parents' small print shop in Scotland and transf…
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“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” In this episode of The Neon Show, Vishwa (Co-founder of ZenDuty) is joined by Rahul Sasi (Co-founder of CloudSEK) and Ananda Krishna (Co-founder of Astra Security). They share how AI feels magical now. And how as founders they are trying to sprinkle this magic everywhere from h…
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