Best Nataraj Podcasts (2025)

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How Publishers are Navigating Advertising, AI's Impact on Search Traffic, Biased Incentives of Ad Industry, Future of Publishing | Jared Siegal Founder of Aditude Inc | #104 49:24

8d ago49:24

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About the episode: Join Nataraj as he explores the world of online advertising with Jared Siegal, founder and CEO of Aditude. Discover how programmatic advertising empowers publishers to scale their revenue and the evolving landscape of online monetization. They discuss the roles of different players in the ad industry, the impact of AI on search t…

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AI Startup Cleaning Up a $1.6 Trillion Crisis, Building a Hardware + AI Startup, Scaling Edge AI, Digitize Waster & Reduce Landfill | Ambarish Mitra Co-Founder of Greyparrot AI | #103 40:10

22d ago40:10

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Join Nataraj as he interviews Rish, the co-founder and CEO of Greyparrot, a company leveraging AI to revolutionize the recycling industry. Rish shares his journey from augmented reality to AI-powered waste management, detailing the challenges and opportunities in this space. Discover how Greyparrot's innovative technology brings transparency and ef…

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Episode 7: Nonlinear Normal Modes 1:00:26

29d ago1:00:26

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This episode features a stimulating discussion between Prof. Nataraj (host) and Prof. Steven Shaw. Prof. Shaw is a Professor at Florida Tech in Melbourne, Florida, and is a prolific and noted scholar with many publications in nonlinear dynamics. His work ranges over a number of diverse areas including fundamental physics, modeling, and design of re…

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How Statsig Founder Vijaye Raji Built a $1.1B Product Development Platform | CEO & Co-Founder of Statsig | Startup Project #102 51:34

1M ago51:34

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Join Nataraj as he sits down with Vijaye Raji, founder and CEO of Statsig, a platform revolutionizing product development with data-driven decision-making. Formerly a VP at Facebook and head of Facebook Seattle, Vijaye shares his journey from big tech to startup founder. About the Episode: This conversation explores Vijaye's transition from leading…

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How Chronosphere Solved Observability in Containerized Environments to Build $1.6B Company | Uber spin-out, 5x Cheap & Impact of AI in Observability | CEO Martin Mao | Startup Project #101 50:47

2M ago50:47

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Martin Mao is the co-founder and CEO of Chronosphere, an observability platform built for the modern containerized world. Prior to Chronosphere, Martin led the observability team at Uber, tackling the unique challenges of large-scale distributed systems. With a background as a technical lead at AWS, Martin brings unique experience in building scala…

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The Unfiltered Playbook to Make Early‑Stage Startups Get Media Traction & Demystifying Public Relations for Tech Founders | Emilie Gerber Founder of Six Eastern PR | Startup Project #100 49:36

3M ago49:36

49:36

Join host Nataraj as he speaks with Emilie Gerber, founder and principal of SixEastern, a PR firm specializing in startups and tech companies. Emilie shares her expertise on crafting effective PR strategies for early-stage startups and navigating the evolving media landscape. About the Episode: This episode demystifies the world of PR for tech foun…

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Award-Winning Industrial Designer on How to Design Great Hardware Products at Scale? | Todd Bracher Founder of Betterlab | Startup Project #99 47:12

3M ago47:12

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Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Todd Bracher, founder of BetterLab, an industrial design firm partnering with scientists and innovators to create game-changing products. Previously Executive Creative Director and Design Partner at Human Scale, Todd has also collaborated with iconic brands like Issey Miyake, Herman Miller, and 3M. A two-time …

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Warp Dev The AI Terminal Changing Software Development | Zach Lloyd CEO & Co-Founder of Warp Dev | Startup Project #98 50:51

4M ago50:51

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Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Zach Lloyd, the founder and CEO of Warp, a company developing an intelligent terminal aimed at modernizing the command line experience for developers. Zach, a former principal engineer at Google, having worked on Google Sheets and Docs, and co-founder and CTO of Selfmade, shares his insights on the future of s…

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How to Build a Scalable Venture Community | Jennifer Jeronimo CEO of Gaingels Inc| Startup Project #97 32:03

4M ago32:03

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Join Nataraj on Startup Project as he interviews Jennifer Jeronimo, CEO of Gaingels, a venture capital syndicate that has deployed over $900 million into 2,500 startups. About the Episode: Jennifer shares Gaingels' unique journey from an investment club focused on LGBTQ+ founders to one of the largest venture capital syndicates globally, with a div…

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Startup Mistakes to Avoid: Overvaluation, Fundraising, AI & SaaS Pricing | Vanessa Larco Partner at NEA | Startup Project #96 44:48

4M ago44:48

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Join host Nataraj on Startup Project as he sits down with Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on startups and venture capital. About the Episode: This episode delves into the evolving landscape of tech investing, exploring how AI is reshaping business models, pricing strategies, and the future of work. Vanessa,…

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Deep Tech's Golden Age: Investing in Robotics, AI, and Quantum Computing | Startup Project #95 49:23

4M ago49:23

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Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Karthee Madasamy, the Managing Director of MFA Partners, to discuss his journey from chip designer to venture capitalist in the world of deep tech. About the Episode: This episode explores Karthee's transition from a technical background in semiconductors and wireless communication to a successful career in ve…

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Secondary Markets Explained: How EquityZen Provides Liquidity for Pre-IPO Shares | Startup Project Podcast #94 50:32

5M ago50:32

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Join Nataraj on Startup Project as he talks to Aatish, CEO and founder of EquityZen, a secondary market for private equities. They discuss the evolution of secondary markets, EquityZen's business model, the value proposition of secondary equity platforms, investor strategies, and the nuances of investing in secondary shares. They'll also delve into…

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Seattle's Ambition to Become the Next Silicon Valley | Aviel Ginsberg | Startup Project #93 47:15

5M ago47:15

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Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Aviel Ginsberg, the founder of Simply Measured (acquired by Sprout Social), managing director at Amazon's Alexa Accelerator, general partner at Founders Co-op, and now co-founder of Foundations, a shared workspace and accelerator designed to bolster Seattle's VC ecosystem. About the Episode: This episode explo…

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Revolutionizing Workflows with AI Agents | Jacob Bank | relay app | Startup Project 44:54

5M ago44:54

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Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Jacob Bank, founder and CEO of Relay.app, a platform building AI agents to revolutionize how we work. **About the Episode:**This conversation explores the evolution of AI agents and how Relay is solving customer problems by automating cross-tool workflows. Jacob, a former product lead at Google (Gmail, G Suite…

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Building a Billion-Dollar Portfolio: David Blumberg's Investment Strategies | Startup Project #91 56:55

6M ago56:55

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Join host Nataraj on the Startup Project podcast as he sits down with David Blumberg, a seasoned investor with over three decades of experience in early-stage tech companies. From his early days at T. Rowe Price to founding Bloomberg Capital, David shares his unique journey and insights into the world of venture capital. About the Episode: This epi…

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From Zero to $50 Million Read.AI's Explosive Growth | David Shim Founder of Read AI | Startup Project #90 54:02

6M ago54:02

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This episode of Startup Project tackles that very problem! Join host Nataraj as he sits down with David Shim, CEO of Read.ai, a company that just raised $50 million in Series B funding to revolutionize how we handle meetings and work in general.About the Episode:This insightful conversation dives deep into Read.ai's innovative AI-powered meeting su…

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#89 Secret Weapon Behind Small Businesses Success | Hello Alice Co-founder Elizabeth Gore 26:19

7M ago26:19

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Ever wondered what it takes to build a thriving small business and secure funding in today's competitive landscape? This episode of Startup Project dives deep into the world of Hello Alice, a platform revolutionizing how small businesses access resources and capital. Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Elizabeth Gore, co-founder and president of…

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#88 How to Market a Database Product? | CMO of SingleStore Madhukar Kumar 50:21

7M ago50:21

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Madhukar Kumar is the Chief Marketing Officer at SingleStore (formerly MSQL), a cloud-native database company that has raised over $300M in funding. In this conversation, we explore the intersection of technical marketing, product-led growth, and the future of AI in marketing: In this episode, we cover:(00:02) Introduction and SingleStore overview(…

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#87 DocuSign Founder on Building $16B Company | Court Lorenzini 52:13

8M ago52:13

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Guest: Court Lorenzini | Founder of DocuSign & FounderNexus Host: Nataraj | Senior PM at Azure, Creator of Startup Project & Angel Investor Subscribe to Startup Project Newsletter for valuable founder insights: https://startupproject.substack.com/Join Nataraj in conversation with Court Lorenzini, co-founder of DocuSign and serial entrepreneur, as t…

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#86 Building RelationalAI: AI Coprocessor for Snowflake | Molham Aref CEO & Founder 59:09

8M ago59:09

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My guest today is Moham Aref, CEO of RelationalAI, a company that recently closed a $75 million Series B funding round. Moham shares his incredible journey spanning over 30 years in the AI and machine learning space, offering invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts alike.Moham Aref, CEO of RelationalAI, Moham brings a we…

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#85 AI Should Not be Regulated - Author & ML Researcher Pedro Domingos #ai #regulation 1:21:43

9M ago1:21:43

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For video version watch the episode on: → YouTube link: https://youtu.be/9-J4eV8qvZgJoin us as we dive deep into the world of AI with Pedro Domingos, a machine learning pioneer and author of the acclaimed book "The Master Algorithm." Pedro shares his insights on the current AI hype cycle, the real impact of AI on society, and how he sees the future…

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#84 From Mars Rover to Starups: Ex-aws exec khawaja shams on the art of product-market fit in b2b cloud 49:57

9M ago49:57

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In this episode of Startup Project, we chat with Khawaja Shams, Co-founder and CEO of Momento, a serverless caching and messaging service built for interactive applications at scale. Host: Nataraj (Investor at Incisive VC, angel investor, and Senior Product Manager) Guest: Khawaja Shams (Co-founder and CEO of Momento) Website: ⁠Momento Website⁠ Lin…

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#83 Learning Generative AI, Product Management & Upskilling your Career with Nataraj Sindam 47:01

10M ago47:01

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This is a special episode. We are airing an episode where Nataraj was the guest on Learn It All podcast where he talked about trends in AI, how to leverage gen AI to build new products and how to upskill your career and find the right things to work on. Links: Startup Project Podcast: https://thestartupproject.io/ Website: ⁠⁠https://thestartupproje…

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#82 Silicon Valley Secrets: From 3x Exit Founder of Baffle io Ameesh Divatia 38:19

10M ago38:19

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Host: Nataraj - Investor at Incisive VC, Angel Investor, and Product Manager.Connect with us:* Website: ⁠https://thestartupproject.io⁠* LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/⁠* Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠Guest: Ameesh Divatia - Founder and CEO of Baffle.Connect with our guest:LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/am…

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#81 Coursera's Engineer No 1 on Building AI agents for knowledge workers #AI #podcast #aicode #startup 59:58

10M ago59:58

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Startup Project Podcast: Building AI Agents for Knowledge Workers with Lutra AIJiquan Ngiam joins Nataraj to discuss the future of AI, from the rise of deep learning to the potential of AI agents for knowledge workers. They delve into [Guest Name]'s experiences working with Andrew Ng at Coursera and Google Brain, where he witnessed the power of sca…

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#80: End of Gaming PC? Ambitious Vision of Highscore for Cloud Gaming 47:44

11M ago47:44

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🎮 Dive into the future of gaming with Ian from High Score! 🎮In this episode of Startup Project, we explore:- The true size of the gaming industry (hint: it's HUGE!)- How cloud gaming is revolutionizing accessibility- The story behind High Score's innovative platform- Challenges faced by cloud gaming services like Google Stadia- Future trends in gam…

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#79 Building a Scalable No-Code Backend with Xano 40:04

12M ago40:04

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Startup Project Podcast: Building a Scalable No-Code Backend with XanoJoin Natraj as he sits down with Prakash, the founder of Xano, a revolutionary no-code backend platform that's shaking up the software development landscape.This episode dives deep into:🔸Xano's mission: Prakash explains how Xano empowers developers and citizen developers to build…

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#78 Securing The World's IoT Devices with Asimily 37:55

1y ago37:55

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🎙️ Startup Project Podcast - Episode with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of AsimilyWelcome to another exciting episode of the Startup Project Podcast! In this episode, we have Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO and founder of Asimily, a company dedicated to providing visibility and security for medical IoT and OT devices. Shankar brings a wealth of experienc…

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Exploring AI's Potential | EP 125 Nataraj Sindam of Startup Project 31:13

1y ago31:13

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In this episode of Oh Ship Show, host Freddie Laker is joined by Nataraj Sindam, a sper talented product manager. Nataraj leads a team of engineers and designers to build and scale Azure Files, a cloud service providing secure and scalable file storage for enterprises. With a robust background in Computer Science and Mathematics, Nataraj has signif…

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The Courage to Launch: Revolutionizing Pet Care 37:50

1y ago37:50

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In this episode of Oh Ship Show, we discuss the courage it takes to launch a company and the resilience required to persevere in tough markets. Joining us today is Catherine Dennig, a visionary entrepreneur and co-founder of Fursure, a company revolutionizing pet insurance to support pet parents and their vet care needs. Catherine is a Forbes 30 Un…

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#77 Learn It All Mindset with CEO Damon Lemby 42:36

1y ago42:36

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Damon Lemby, CEO of Learn It, a company that has trained over 1.9 million individuals, shares his journey from professional baseball to the world of education, offering insights on leadership, learning, and the future of work. The Power of the "Learn It All" Mindset Lemby argues that the key to success in today's dynamic world is not being a "know-…

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#76 How Product-First VC Mighty Capital is Picking great companies? 30:01

1y ago30:01

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In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj sits down with SC Moatti, a serial entrepreneur, product manager, investor, and author. SC Moatti shares insights into his diverse career path, from building successful products to launching his own venture capital firm, Mighty Capital. In this episode, you'll learn: SC Moatti's journey from engineer to V…

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#75 Satya Singh - Co-Founder of Scispot on redefining modern biotech's data infrastructure 46:50

1y ago46:50

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Satya, co-founder of Scispot, joins Startup Project's Nataraj to share his journey from leading a platform team at Expedia to starting a biotech company that solves data challenges for life science labs.In this episode, we discuss: Satya's unique career path, from fashion startup owner to data expert. The founding story of Scispot, tackling the pro…

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The Art of Entrepreneurial Coaching 32:30

1y ago32:30

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In this episode of Oh Ship Show, we explore the transformative world of entrepreneurial coaching with Andy Ellwood, the visionary behind Crux Point Leadership Studio and an executive coach at the Velocity Group. Known for his impactful coaching roles at global giants like Google, NASDAQ, HBO, and Goldman Sachs, and his experience as a serial entrep…

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#74 Sajid Rahman - Angel Investor Secrets - Lessons from 1000+ Startup Investments 45:59

1y ago45:59

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Startup Project Podcast: Episode Notes - Navigating the Shifting Investment Landscape with Sajid Rahman Guest: Sajid Rahman - Top Angel Investor Host: Nataraj - Senior Product Manager, Investor at Incisive.vc & Startup Advisor Episode Overview: Join us as we delve into the evolving world of startups and venture capital with Sajid Rahman, a prolific…

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Mastering Product-Market Fit: Entrepreneurial Insights 36:49

1+ y ago36:49

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Join us on this enlightening episode of the Oh Ship Show, where we delve into the essence of achieving product-market fit with Joe Meyer, a serial entrepreneur with a storied career spanning multiple successful ventures. Joe, the founder of ExecThread and a veteran in the tech industry, shares his journey from the early days of grassroots initiativ…

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#73 Brian Bell - From Product Manager to Full Time Investor 48:58

1+ y ago48:58

48:58

Brian Bell is the Managing Partner at Team Ignite. Bell has experience in product development in AI at Microsoft, AWS, and startups.Full conversation includes:🔸Transition from Product Management to full time investing🔸Investing in YC 🔸Operating an investing Syndicate🔸Growth hacks to grow your syndicate 🔸Is AngelList loosing its advantage?🔸Red flags…

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#72 Todd Bishop GeekWire Co-founder, Business and tech journalist on big tech, AI and more! 50:41

1+ y ago50:41

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New episode with Todd Bishop, GeekWire's co-founder. Todd is a longtime business and technology journalist who reports on subjects including AI, the cloud, startups, and health technology, plus Amazon and Microsoft, in addition to hosting GeekWire's weekly podcast. This is Todd's second appearance on the Startup Project podcast. In our conversation…

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#71 Peter Mueller Founding Partner Breakwater VC about Pre Seed Investing in Seattle Tech Startups 48:07

1+ y ago48:07

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In this episode Nataraj talked to Peter Mueller who is the founding partner of Breakwater ventures investing in early stage tech startups in Pacific Northwest and Wester Canadian Startups.The conversation includes:- how to think about angel investing & pre-seed investing?- Seattle pre-seed ecosystem- learnings from Seachange fund- thesis for breakw…

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Becoming an Experiential Billionaire 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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Dive into an inspiring conversation on the Oh Ship Show with Joe Huff, a visionary entrepreneur and the co-author of "Experiential Billionaire." Joe's journey is a testament to the belief that true wealth is not measured by monetary gains but by the richness of experiences. From founding successful ventures like Ramp Logistics and LSTN Sound to ove…

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#70 Brendan Rogers From Founding WAG (NASDAQ: PET) to Investing in India 35:29

1+ y ago35:29

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In this episode Nataraj spoke to Brendan Rogers Ex Cofounder of Wag, a NASDAQ listed public company.Full conversation includes:- Origin story of WAG- His journey into investing in India- Why he is bullish on Indian startups?- Opinion on different sectors & moreTo stay in loop for future conversations check out thestartupproject.ioFor above average …

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The Cutting Edge of XR 28:42

1+ y ago28:42

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Dive into the future of extended reality (XR) with us on this episode of the Oh Ship Show, where we're joined by Lucky Gobindram from CXR Agency, a trailblazer in creating immersive experiences that blend the digital with the physical like never before. As an early adopter of the Apple Vision Pro, Lucky offers us a unique glimpse into how virtual r…

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#69 Direct-to-Consumer Companies & Long Tail Opportunity in AI (Above Average Newsletter) 3:11

1+ y ago3:11

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Welcome to 50th edition of the Above Average Newsletter. Your bi-weekly source of Above Average takes on the business of big technology written by Nataraj Sindam. Topic 1: What’s with Direct-to-Consumer Companies? What’s common among all these companies? All birdsBrilliant earth groupPelotonRent the runway They are all public direct to consumer com…

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#68 Why the new AI button on your keyboard is inevitable? (Above Average Newsletter) 3:21

1+ y ago3:21

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This episode is the audio version of Nataraj's newsletter Above Average. Welcome to 49th edition of the Above Average Newsletter. Your bi-weekly source of Above Average takes on the businss of big technology written by Nataraj Sindam. 1. Why the new AI Button on Your Keyboard is inevitable?Microsoft is adding a new AI button to your PC keyboard. Th…

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#67 What late stage investors got wrong about investing in Startups? (Insight) 0:49

1+ y ago0:49

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For more unique insights on technology follow Nataraj on Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠⁠ & Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/⁠ What late stage investors got wrong about investing in Startups? Confusion in the venture scene, especially with late-stage investments. Some firms raising funds for secondaries in startups, b…

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#66 Why Rivian Will Become 2nd Largest EV Company in the US? (Insight) 0:59

1+ y ago0:59

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For more unique insights on technology follow Nataraj on Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/natarajsindam⁠ & Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/⁠ Why Rivian will become 2nd Largest EV Player in the U.S? Exploring the EV market in the US and the competition between Rivian and Tesla. Rivian stands out with a superior product, a more profitab…

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#65 Why YouTube is Unbeatable? (Insight) 0:58

1+ y ago0:58

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Over long term YouTube will win over TikTok, Instagram & other video apps. Check out the video to see why. Follow Nataraj on Twitter - https://twitter.com/natarajsindam & Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1nataraj/

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#64 Matt McIlwain – MD Madrona Venture Group on all Things Venture Capital 48:56

1+ y ago48:56

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Nataraj interviewed veteran VC Matt McIlwain of Madrona Venture Group on Startup Project podcast. Matt shared his insights into the state of venture capital and the impacts of AI, drawn from his 20+ years of experience.Some key takeaways:1. Venture is a "tale of two cities" now - later stage startups are struggling, earlier stage companies embracin…

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#63 Jon Staenberg: Investing in Startups, Venture Funds & Search Funds 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

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In this episode, Nataraj spoke with John Staenberg, a veteran of the tech and venture capital world. John took Nataraj through his early days growing up in Omaha and attending Stanford University, where he was inspired by the culture of creativity and trying new things. After graduating, John worked in real estate and then got his MBA, also at Stan…

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Geoff Cook: Navigating the Digital Seas 37:33

2y ago37:33

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In this episode of the "@OhShipShow," we're joined by Geoff Cook, the co-founder of The Meet Group, who takes us on an enthralling journey through the evolution of social networking, live streaming, and digital dating. From the humble beginnings of myYearbook.com to the global success of apps like MeetMe, Skout, and Tagged, Geoff shares his persona…

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