Palantir's Fellowship, Coco Robots & Startup Office Hours

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Today’s show: We dive into the latest tech and startup news — including Palantir’s bold new fellowship program that challenges the traditional college path, and DoorDash’s rollout of burrito-delivering Coco robots in LA and Chicago. We debut our new segment “Tips from the Trenches,” focused on how to land your first customers, and wrap up with two great Office Hours: BRX.ai (self-healing AI agents) and InviteJet (calendar-based marketing). Plus, one founder’s wild story about a fake investor using an AI deepfake on Zoom. Don’t miss Jason’s tactical GTM advice and a reminder that if no one complains about your pricing, you’re probably too cheap.

Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason kicks off the show!

(2:01) Palantir's new fellowship program and alternative education paths

(9:12) Digg's Groundbreakers program and paid community model

(10:33) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST

(13:21) DoorDash's partnership with Coco robotics for deliveries and the future of robotic deliveries

(20:26) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist

(21:56) Tips from the Trenches “Your First Customers”

(22:31) Strategies for acquiring first customers from Y Combinator founders

(30:35) AdQuick - For TWiST listeners - AdQuick is waiving their fee on your first campaign. Visit https://www.adquick.com/twist

(32:00) Office Hours with Jake and Daniel from BRX about their product and growth strategy

(41:05) Feedback on BRX's website clarity and branding strategies

(46:45) Office Hours with Brian Watson from InviteJet

(49:00) Challenges faced by InviteJet and dealing with fraudulent investors

(56:43) InviteJet's churn rates, ideal customer profiles, and future plans

(1:01:43) Discussing Invitejet's pricing strategies, customer loyalty, and marketing tactics

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