Best Four Better Or Worse Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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20VC: ElevenLabs Head of Growth on Why You Do Not Need PMs | The 7-Part Launch Playbook That Gets 700K+ Views Per Product | The Truth About CAC, Payback & Performance Marketing in AI with Luke Harries 1:15:44

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Luke Harries is Head of Growth at ElevenLabs, where he leads marketing, product, engineering, and developer experience. ElevenLabs has raised $281M with the latest round pricing the company at $3.3B valuation. Previously, Luke held roles at PostHog and Microsoft, and is also an angel investor supporting startups like Lovable and Runna. In Today’s E…

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The Mistake that Stole My Joy for YEARS 4:25

18h ago4:25

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Send us a text No one prepares you for the brutal reality that after having kids, your time is no longer your own. And yet, you NEED time for you in order to catch your breath, recharge your batteries, and show back up as the best version of yourself for your loved ones. Neglecting yourself and your desires only sets everyone up for disaster. (Ask …

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20VC: Chime IPO: The Breakdown | Why Fund Returners Are Not Enough & Seed is for Suckers | Are IPOs Dead & The Future of the Late Stage Private Market | Rippling vs. Deel Lawsuit: WTF Happens Now? 1:17:53

1d ago1:17:53

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Agenda: 04:34 Chime's IPO Announcement: Who Wins & Who Loses 06:28 The Lopphole That Means Chime Has a Better Business than JP Morgan 10:51 Why Investors Who Invested at $25BN Will Make Money When it IPOs at $12BN 18:59 Are IPOs Dead & The Future of the Late Stage Private Market 27:32 Exits are Larger Than Ever: So What? What Happens? Who Wins? Who…

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Too many mental health challenges and not enough psychiatrists (with Jacob Appel) 1:18:35

2d ago1:18:35

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Read the full transcript here. How big is the current mental health crisis? What's causing it? What do we know about the age distribution of people suffering from mental health issues right now? Is the crisis just that more people are suffering from anxiety and depression, or is there an increase in other disorders as well? Why are psychiatrists se…

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3 Things You Need MORE Than Time to Be Productive 27:27

3d ago27:27

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Send us a text The #1 thing busy moms think they need to be productive is more time, but that’s a lie. There are actually THREE crucial things you need way more. Without these three things, you’re unlikely to be truly productive—even if you had all the time in the world! In this episode, you’ll learn why and how prioritization, energy, and self-wor…

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103. Homeschool Summer They'll Never Forget | Rest, Joy & Learning in One Magical Season 38:27

4d ago38:27

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Could you create a summer for your homeschooling family that’s both restful and magical? By choosing meaningful activities, embracing cherished traditions, and keeping things simple, you can craft a summer that you’ll look back on with satisfaction. Sign Up for the School to Homeschool Newsletter Private Mentoring with Janae: Schedule a Free Discov…

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20VC: Duolingo Co-Founder on Why $3M is Harder than $100M to Raise | Why You Should Always Take Tier 1 VCs Even at Worse Terms | Why Europe Can't Win Unless the US Screws Up | How AI Impacts the Future ... 1:31:43

4d ago1:31:43

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Severin Hacker is the Co-Founder and CTO of Duolingo, the world’s most downloaded education app with over 100 million monthly users. Since its 2021 IPO, Duolingo has reached a market cap of $20BN. The company has raised over $183M from top-tier investors including CapitalG, Kleiner Perkins, Union Square Ventures, NEA, Ashton Kutcher, and Tim Ferris…

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20Product: Figma CPO on How Figma Builds Products: What Works, What Does Not | How Figma Does Testing and Product Reviews | The Future of Design, Engineering and Product with Yuhki Yamashita 1:01:51

7d ago1:01:51

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Yuhki Yamashita is the Chief Product Officer at Figma, where he leads the development of one of the world’s most beloved design platforms. Previously, he was Head of Product at Uber, overseeing the core rider experience used by millions globally. A master of product storytelling and team-building, Yuhki has redefined how world-class digital product…

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20VC: Tiger Global Saved by OpenAI | Coatue's New Fund: Hype or Substance | Why SBF is the Greatest Investor of the Last 5 Years | Why Big Funds are Investing in Perplexity 1:14:37

8d ago1:14:37

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Items Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 04:11 Owner’s New $120M Round at $1BN 06:05 Why Series A is F****** Today 14:55 Could Tiger Global Be Saved by OpenAI and Scale 22:43 Why SBF is the Greatest Investor of the Last Decade 31:34 Why No Individuals Should Invest in Venture Funds 36:27 Why Microsoft Laying 3% of Their Workforce Off is not Enough 41:38…

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Misinformation from all sides (with Brian Dunning) 1:16:19

9d ago1:16:19

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Read the full transcript here. Why is misinformation a never-ending problem? What fraction of misinformation is intentionally manipulative? What's the difference between bullshit and other kinds of misinformation? What are the various kinds of beliefs we hold? How do the political left and right (at least in the US) differ in their production and c…

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Why Everything Always Feels SO Hard: 2 Culprits You Can't Ignore 36:21

10d ago36:21

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Send us a text Does it feel like you can never do enough, let alone good enough? It’s NOT your fault. In this episode, you’ll learn what’s REALLY to blame: toxic productivity culture and being out of sync with your body’s four natural energy rhythms. No one tells you this stuff. But man, they should! To say it’s life-changing sounds like an exagger…

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20VC Exclusive: Mercury Founder Launches First $26M Fund | Why Founders Should Take the Highest Price | Why Serial Entrepreneurs are Better | Why AI Is So Overhyped | The Future of Venture Capital with ... 1:02:21

11d ago1:02:21

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Immad Akhund is the CEO of Mercury. Launched in 2019, Mercury has raised $500M in funding from Sequoia, Coatue, CRV, Andreessen Horowitz and others. He is a former part-time partner at Y Combinator and is an active angel investor, with more than 350 investments in startups including Rippling, AirTable, Rappi, Applied Intuition, and Substack. In Tod…

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102. Happy Mother's Day, I think? 23:39

12d ago23:39

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Happy Mother's Day! Let's set low expectations! Who is with me?! YouTube Short of My Mother's Day 2022 Story about Thomas Edison Sign Up for the School to Homeschool Newsletter School to Homeschool YouTube Channel Private Mentoring with Janae: Schedule a Free Discovery Call Etsy Store: Shop for Homeschooling Swag *Please note that some of the links…

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20VC: Four Traits of the Most Successful Founders | How to Hunt and Close Talent Like a Pro and Where All Founders Go Wrong | Lessons Raising $397M From the Best Investors in the World with Eléonore Crespo ... 1:09:46

14d ago1:09:46

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Eléonore Crespo is the Co-Founder and CEO @ Pigment, one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. With Pigment, Eleonore has raised over $397M from the best in the world including ICONIQ, Greenoaks and IVP to name a few. Prior to Pigment, Eléonore was on the other side of the table as an investor with Index Ventures. In Today's Episode We Discuss: [0…

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When Mother’s Day Makes It Worse 19:14

14d ago19:14

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Send us a text Does Mother’s Day leave you feeling sad and disappointed? For so many women, Mother’s Day just brings up all kinds of hurt while adding pressure and setting expectations that often fall way short. In this episode, I dive into the many reasons why Mother’s Day can make moms feel worse and offer five tips to make it less hard. Must rea…

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A conversation with a rigid perfectionist who has OCPD (with Darryl Rossignol) 1:15:15

16d ago1:15:15

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Read the full transcript here. What is obsessive compulsive personality disorder (OCPD), and how does it compare to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)? Why is it relatively prevalent and yet also relatively unheard-of? What can people with OCPD do well? What does OCPD feel like from the inside? Which fictional characters might have OCPD? How do pe…

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20VC: Benchmark vs a16z: Why Stage Specific Firms Win | Windsurf Sells For $3BN | Decagon Raises at 100x ARR | Do Mega Funds Win the Future of VC | What Does Harvard's Losing Their For-Profit Status Mean ... 1:11:34

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Today’s Topics: 04:44 Analysis of $3 Billion Windsurf Acquisition 12:39 Will Mega Funds Win the Future of Venture Capital 18:39 Does Every Fund Have to do Pre-Seed to Win Series A and B Today 27:53 Why AI Will Create Massive Unemployment 31:06 The $100,000 Bet on the Future of Work 35:52 Why Venture Has Become a Bundled Good 37:52 Why Stage Specifi…

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How Languishing at Work Impacts Your Life with Corey Keyes (S6: Ep.2) 32:40

17d ago32:40

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In today's demanding work environment, understanding the impact of languishing at work – and how to overcome it – is vital. On the Work Better podcast, host Chris Congdon and guest Corey Keyes, a renowned author and sociologist, delve into how languishing at work affects our lives and how fostering a sense of belonging, community, purpose and meani…

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The REAL Reason You're Not Productive (it's SO not what you think!) 18:52

17d ago18:52

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Send us a text The reasons you think you’re unproductive are wrong. There’s something way deeper going on that most moms have never considered. As a busy mom, you’ve always got more to do than time to do it. And yet it’s incredibly hard to be productive when you’re naturally affected by everyone else’s emotional distress. I give a personal example …

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Friends in Urban Planning with Jonathan Braun 56:17

17d ago56:17

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Think of your favorite debate show like First Take or Inside the NBA on TNT and replace sports with urban planning. That is what you can expect in this episode. The host, Jasmine, sits down with one of her best friends and fellow urban planner, Jonathan Braun, to discuss the housing affordability crisis, equitable access to public transportation, c…

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20VC Exclusive: Why Mega Platforms Will Win in VC | Why You Cannot Do VC If You Do Not Do Pre-Seed | Why Market Sizing is BS | Where Will Foundation Models Build/Buy Apps vs Where Will They Not with Bucky ... 1:05:07

18d ago1:05:07

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Bucky Moore is a Partner @ Lightspeed Venture Partners, announced exclusively in the show today on 20VC. Prior to Lightspeed, Bucky spent an incredibly successful 7 years at Kleiner Perkins working with Mamoon Hamid to build one of the most successful early stage firms of the last decade. Bucky has made investments in the likes of Prisma, Netlify, …

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101. Can Natural Learning Lead to Big Success? Interview with Trece Davis 43:23

18d ago43:23

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What if you could transform your child's education into a personalized adventure based on their unique interests? Join us as we chat with Treece Davis, a devoted homeschooling mother of eight, who shares her remarkable homeschooling journey of 32 years. Get ready to explore the vibrant world of unit studies, a method Treece has mastered to turn her…

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20Sales: Sierra: Inside Silicon Valley's Fastest Growing Sales Machine & How to Prospect, Outbound and Close Enterprise Deals in AI 1:07:19

21d ago1:07:19

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Reggie Marable is the Head of Global Sales at Sierra, a conversational AI platform for businesses. Sierra enables companies like ADT, Sonos, SiriusXM, and WeightWatchers to build AI agents that transform customer experiences. The company has rapidly become a hypergrowth leader in Silicon Valley, recently securing a funding round that values it at $…

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The Postpartum Disaster I Never Saw Coming 27:40

22d ago27:40

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Send us a text You go into motherhood with so much excitement and joy, but the postpartum experience can quickly take you by surprise—especially because it’s so hard to prioritize your own needs and wellbeing after having a baby. In this vulnerable episode, I open up about my battle with postpartum depression and, much more importantly, the scienti…

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Why Moms HAVE to Make Time for Themselves 12:21

22d ago12:21

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Send us a text Does making time for yourself feel impossible or even selfish as a busy mom? While you've heard that "self-care isn't selfish," the reality is that most moms put themselves last, and the eye-opening statistics show that when you don't prioritize your own happiness, the entire family suffers. In this powerful episode, I share shocking…

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Is 'Martyr Mentality' Hurting YOUR Kids? 20:34

22d ago20:34

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Send us a text There’s a brewing epidemic of martyr mentality among moms these days where well-intentioned mothers continually sacrifice their own needs and desires in the name of being a “good” mom, yet actually end up harming their family in the process. In this powerful episode, I unpack what martyr mentality is, how it can show up in moms’ dail…

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How to End Mom Guilt FOR GOOD 22:41

22d ago22:41

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Send us a text Is mom guilt stealing your time, energy, and joy? You're not alone. 94% of moms report experiencing mom guilt, but most of the advice you've been given about overcoming it simply doesn't work. In this episode, I reveal where mom guilt really comes from, why traditional solutions fall short, and the ONE realization that finally helped…

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The Problem with To-Do Lists 14:58

22d ago14:58

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Send us a text Does your to-do list make you feel more stressed instead of more organized? Many busy moms believe to-do lists are the solution to their overwhelm, but these lists often create hidden problems that actually increase your stress and decrease your productivity. In this episode, I share my signature framework to help you pinpoint your p…

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Are You Making This Big Mistake? Capability vs. Capacity 18:59

22d ago18:59

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Send us a text Are you constantly beating yourself up for not being able to do as much as you believe you should? You might be confusing capability with capacity, and this common mistake is causing unnecessary stress, guilt, and even burnout for busy moms everywhere. In this eye-opening episode, I explain the crucial difference between what you're …

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5 Reasons Dreams Die 28:13

22d ago28:13

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Send us a text Do you have a dream on your heart that feels further away than ever? You might be experiencing one of the common dream-destroyers that prevent busy moms from turning their goals into reality, even when they deeply desire to make them happen. In this candid episode, I share my personal journey of repeatedly postponing this very podcas…

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20VC: Why Fund Returners Are Not Enough Anymore | Why Sequoia Had the Best Strategy at the Worst Time | What it Takes to Be Good at Series A and B Today | Benchmark Leads Manus Round: Should US Funds Invest ... 1:24:57

22d ago1:24:57

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In Today’s Episode We Discuss: 03:56 Why The Risk Lever Has Been Turned Higher than Ever in VC 06:04 Why IRR is the Hardest Thing to Control 09:36 Is Lack of Liquidity Short Term Temporary or Long Term Structural 12:17 Why Fund Returners Are Not Good Enough Anymore 16:03 Sequoia: The Best Strategy at the Worst Time 26:30 What it Takes to be Good at…

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Simple and effective methods for helping people that nonprofits often ignore (with Kanika Bahl) 1:07:23

23d ago1:07:23

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Read the full transcript here. Why do nonprofits often ignore the simplest, most obvious solutions for helping the world? Why do some problems get a lot of attention while others — often of equal or greater importance — go completely unaddressed? Why is behavior change so hard? When should or shouldn't NGOs collaborate with governments? Why are dew…

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Building Trust that Builds Profit with Minda Harts (S6: Ep.1) 29:08

25d ago29:08

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In an era where trust is increasingly scarce, redefining it within the workplace can be a cultural game-changer. On the Work Better podcast, host Chris Congdon and guest Minda Harts, a bestselling author and workplace consultant, explore innovative strategies to rebuild trust. Learn how to cultivate trust, even in remote work settings, and address …

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100. Joshua is Graduating! PART 1: Discussion with my Unschooled Senior 35:00

25d ago35:00

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We went from public school to homeschooling to unschooling and now to graduating. Today, is bittersweet as I interview my son, who is about to graduate as our first homeschooler. This is Part 1 of 2 parts. Sign Up for the School to Homeschool Newsletter School to Homeschool YouTube Channel Private Mentoring with Janae: Schedule a Free Discovery Cal…

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20VC: VCs are Spreadsheet Monkeys and are Commoditised | Why Fees and Carry Misalign GPs and LPs | Why Founders Will Realise Multi-Stage Funds Damage Seed Rounds | Why We Need European Sovereignty More ... 58:26

25d ago58:26

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Taavet Hinrikus is a Partner at Plural, the early-stage fund that backs the most ambitious founders on a mission to change the world through technology. He co-founded Wise in 2010, where he was CEO and later Chairman, which went public in the first-ever direct listing in Europe in 2021. Prior to that, Taavet was Skype’s Director of Strategy until 2…

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20Growth: Inside Kraken’s $1.5BN Growth Playbook: What Works, What Doesn’t and What No Founders Understand About Growth That Will Change Their Company with Mayur Gupta 52:50

28d ago52:50

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Mayur Gupta is currently the CMO at Kraken, one of the largest crypto platforms in the world. Prior to that, he lead Marketing, Business Transformation and Growth at Gannett - USA Today Network, led Growth at Spotify and was the CMO at Freshly which eventually got acquired by Nestle. He was the first ever Chief Marketing Technologist at Kimberly Cl…

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Q1 2025 Review in Urban Planning (1st ever bonus episode!!) 17:36

29d ago17:36

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If you had to describe the first three months of 2025 in one word, what would you say? For me, the first quarter of 2025 was bananas!! This episode is the 1st of quarterly bonus episodes summarizing all things city planning that happened in the previous 90 days. In addition to our regularly scheduled programming, our monthly episodes, these four ti…

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20VC: OpenAI's $3BN Acquisition of Windsurf: The Breakdown | Are Endowment Funds F******* & How LP Deployment to Venture Will Change in 2025 | Why Revenue Multiples are BS, The Rise of AI Rollups and Multi ... 1:25:42

29d ago1:25:42

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In Today’s Show We Discuss: 04:49 Breaking Down the $3BN Windsurf Acquisition 06:18 Why Sam Altman is Playing a Master Game 12:40 Why Multi-Stage Funds are Destroying Seed Managers 21:52 Are Endowment Funds F****** 27:38 What Would Rory Do If He Was CFO of an Ivy League Endowment Fund 43:38 The Denominator Effect and It’s Impact on Venture Allocati…

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