Épisodes

  • 1 to 100: Sapien

    1 to 100: Sapien
    Dec 11 2024
    This week, Usman Hanif is joined by Sapien co-founders Ron Nachum, Pranav Ravella, and Arya Grayeli to talk about their journey from college dropouts to securing $8.7M in seed funding, creating the first fully autonomous "shadow CFO" for enterprise teams, and attempting to revolutionize financial decision-making for major companies using AI. — 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse. — RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Check out Modern Relationships, where Erik Torenberg interviews tech power couples and leading thinkers to explore how ambitious people actually make partnerships work. Founders Fund's Delian Asparouhov and researcher Nadia Asparouhova kick off the series with an unfiltered conversation about their relationship evolution. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1786227593 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hJzs0gDg6lRT6r10mdpVg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernRelationshipsPod Unpack Pricing Dive into the dark arts of SaaS pricing with Metronome CEO Scott Woody and tech leaders. Learn how strategic pricing drives explosive revenue growth in today's biggest companies like Snowflake, Cockroach Labs, Dropbox and more. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1765716600 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38DK3W1Fq1xxQalhDSueFg — Highlights from the episode: Sapien is building an AI "shadow CFO" that can proactively analyze company data and surface insights, transforming how financial decisions are made The team has developed proprietary technology to parse and understand complex financial data across multiple sources, creating a unified "company representation" Their early success includes catching a $10M error for a major manufacturer, demonstrating the immediate value their system can provide — SPONSORS: 📑Discover Carta, the innovative end-to-end accounting platform revolutionizing private fund management with streamlined operations and on-demand insights. Experience the new standard at https://carta.com/investors/ GiveWell GiveWell spends 50,000 hours every year doing deep-dives into different charitable programs to try to find the ways to do the most good for your dollar. GiveWell has now spent over 17 years researching charitable organizations and only directs funding to a few of the HIGHEST-IMPACT opportunities they’ve found. Visit https://www.givewell.org to find out more or make a donation. Select PODCAST and enter Econ 102 at checkout to make sure they know you heard about them from us. — LINKS: Sapien: https://getsapien.com — FOLLOW ON X: @RonNachum (Ron) @pranavravella (Pranav) @AryaGrayeli (Arya) @getsapien (Sapien) @usygoosy (Usman) @why2join (Why You Should Join) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 16 min
  • 1 to 100: Foundry

    1 to 100: Foundry
    Nov 26 2024
    This week, Usman Hanif down with Jared Quincy Davis, Co-founder and CEO of Foundry, an AI cloud platform designed to orchestrate the world's compute capacity, to discuss the challenges of GPU utilization, the economics of AI infrastructure, and how Foundry is making cutting-edge AI capabilities more accessible, while also exploring the future of AI democratization and cloud infrastructure. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/d3441594-c9c9-4068-be6e-4ad136aac346 — 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse. — RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Check out Modern Relationships, where Erik Torenberg interviews tech power couples and leading thinkers to explore how ambitious people actually make partnerships work. Founders Fund's Delian Asparouhov and researcher Nadia Asparouhova kick off the series with an unfiltered conversation about their relationship evolution. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1786227593 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5hJzs0gDg6lRT6r10mdpVg YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ModernRelationshipsPod Unpack Pricing Dive into the dark arts of SaaS pricing with Metronome CEO Scott Woody and tech leaders. Learn how strategic pricing drives explosive revenue growth in today's biggest companies like Snowflake, Cockroach Labs, Dropbox and more. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1765716600 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38DK3W1Fq1xxQalhDSueFg — SPONSORS: 📑Discover Carta, the innovative end-to-end accounting platform revolutionizing private fund management with streamlined operations and on-demand insights. Experience the new standard at https://carta.com/investors/ — LINKS: Foundry: https://mlfoundry.com — FOLLOW ON X: @jaredq_l (Jared) @mlfoundry (Foundry) @usygoosy (Usman) @why2join (Why You Should Join) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 1 min
  • a16z leads Braintrust's $60M Series A

    a16z leads Braintrust's $60M Series A
    Nov 13 2024
    In this episode of 1 to 100, Usman Hanif speaks again with Ankur Goyal, Founder and CEO of Braintrust, about the company's Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, its product development strategy, and hiring needs. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/75dc81b1-1320-4809-80b0-4b0bb28b085b — 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener survey at https://bit.ly/TurpentinePulse. — RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Unpack Pricing Dive into the dark arts of SaaS pricing with Metronome CEO Scott Woody and tech leaders. Learn how strategic pricing drives explosive revenue growth in today's biggest companies like Snowflake, Cockroach Labs, Dropbox and more. Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1765716600 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38DK3W1Fq1xxQalhDSueFg — SPONSORS: 📑Discover Carta, the innovative end-to-end accounting platform revolutionizing private fund management with streamlined operations and on-demand insights. Experience the new standard at https://carta.com/investors/ 📝Notion offers powerful workflow and automation templates, perfect for streamlining processes and laying the groundwork for AI-driven automation. With Notion AI, you can search across thousands of documents from various platforms, generating highly relevant analysis and content tailored just for you - try it for free at https://www.notion.com/product/ai?utm_source=podcasts&utm_medium=upstreampod — LINKS: Martin Casado from a16z: Investing in Braintrust: https://a16z.com/announcement/investing-in-braintrust/ Braintrust: https://www.braintrust.dev/ — FOLLOW ON X: @ankrgyl (Ankur) @braintrustdata (Braintrust) @usygoosy (Usman) @why2join (Why You Should Join) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
    Voir plus Voir moins
    16 min
  • 1 to 100: Armada

    1 to 100: Armada
    Nov 7 2024
    In this episode of 1 to 100, Usman Hanif is joined by Dan Wright, Founder and CEO of Armada, who discusses how his company is revolutionizing edge computing, bridging the digital divide, and building scalable, mission-critical infrastructure for remote data processing and application deployment. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/90adf2d2-cec3-4397-8270-f37f6685d3ac — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess — SPONSORS: 🛠️ Building an enterprise-ready SaaS app? WorkOS has got you covered with easy-to-integrate APIs for SAML, SCIM, and more. Join top startups like Vercel, Perplexity, Jasper & Webflow in powering your app with WorkOS. Enjoy a free tier for up to 1M users! Start now at https://bit.ly/WorkOS-Turpentine-Network 📑Discover Carta, the innovative end-to-end accounting platform revolutionizing private fund management with streamlined operations and on-demand insights. Experience the new standard at carta.com/investors. — LINKS: Armada: https://www.armada.ai/ — FOLLOW ON X: @danwrightSF (Dan) @usygoosy (Usman) @why2join (Why You Should Join) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
    Voir plus Voir moins
    59 min
  • 1 to 100: Loop

    1 to 100: Loop
    Oct 31 2024
    In this episode of 1 to 100, host Usman Hanif sits down with Matt McKinney, Co-founder and CEO of Loop, a company transforming the $2T freight supply chain industry with AI-powered data solutions that enhance visibility and automate decision-making. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/6b8cd4bb-2d50-4dd1-bf00-08fd97ecfa7d — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess — SPONSORS: 🛠️ Building an enterprise-ready SaaS app? WorkOS has got you covered with easy-to-integrate APIs for SAML, SCIM, and more. Join top startups like Vercel, Perplexity, Jasper & Webflow in powering your app with WorkOS. Enjoy a free tier for up to 1M users! Start now at https://bit.ly/WorkOS-Turpentine-Network 📑Discover Carta, the innovative end-to-end accounting platform revolutionizing private fund management with streamlined operations and on-demand insights. Experience the new standard at carta.com/investors. 📝Notion offers powerful workflow and automation templates, perfect for streamlining processes and laying the groundwork for AI-driven automation. With Notion AI, you can search across thousands of documents from various platforms, generating highly relevant analysis and content tailored just for you - try it for free at notion.com/upstreampod — LINKS: Loop: https://www.loop.com/ — FOLLOW ON X: @mattlmckinney (Matt) @usygoosy (Usman) @why2join (Why You Should Join) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 4 min
  • 1 to 100: Beacons

    1 to 100: Beacons
    Oct 23 2024
    Usman Hanif interviews Neal Jean, founder and CEO of Beacons, discussing the company's journey from a simple link-in-bio tool to a comprehensive platform for creators. For full show notes, visit: https://highlightai.com/share/111595a8-c44e-4b5b-b98f-889678679d44 — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess — SPONSORS: 🛠️ Building an enterprise-ready SaaS app? WorkOS has got you covered with easy-to-integrate APIs for SAML, SCIM, and more. Join top startups like Vercel, Perplexity, Jasper & Webflow in powering your app with WorkOS. Enjoy a free tier for up to 1M users! Start now at https://bit.ly/WorkOS-Turpentine-Network 📑Discover Carta, the innovative end-to-end accounting platform revolutionizing private fund management with streamlined operations and on-demand insights. Experience the new standard at carta.com/investors. 📝Notion offers powerful workflow and automation templates, perfect for streamlining processes and laying the groundwork for AI-driven automation. With Notion AI, you can search across thousands of documents from various platforms, generating highly relevant analysis and content tailored just for you - try it for free at notion.com/upstreampod — LINKS: Beacons: https://beacons.ai/ — FOLLOW ON X: @nealjean1 (Neal) @usygoosy (Usman) @why2join (Why You Should Join) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine)
    Voir plus Voir moins
    59 min
  • 1 to 100: Zellerfeld

    1 to 100: Zellerfeld
    Sep 25 2024
    In this episode of 1 to 100, Usman Hanif sits down with Cornelius Schmitt, Co-founder and CEO of Zellerfeld, a pioneering technology company that produces entire 3D-printed shoes at the push of a button. Schmitt shares his journey from working out of his dorm room to developing the first fully 3D-printed shoe company, now backed by Founders Fund. He discusses Zellerfeld's collaborations with luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Moncler, highlighting how they meet the highest product standards in the industry. Schmitt also delves into his techno-optimist vision, explaining why footwear is just the beginning for Zellerfeld and how 3D printing technology can advance our broader technological capabilities. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://www.turpentinenetwork.co -- RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 🎙️ This Won't Last Eavesdrop on Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg's monthly backchannel. They unpack their hottest takes on the future of tech, business, venture, investing, and politics. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1765665937 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HwSNeVLL1MXy0RjFPyOSz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWontLastpodcast -- SPONSOR: WORKOS 🛠️ Building a B2B SaaS app? WorkOS has got you covered with easy-to-integrate APIs for SAML, SCIM, and more. Join top startups like Perplexity, Vercel, Jasper & Webflow in powering your app with WorkOS. Enjoy a free tier for up to 1M users! Start now at https://bit.ly/WorkOS-Turpentine-Network -- LINKS: Zellerfeld: http://www.zellerfeld.com -- X : @Zellerfella (Cornelius) @TheZellerfelds (Zellerfeld) @usygoosy (Usman) @why2join (Why You Should Join) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine) -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (01:40) Introducing Zellerfeld (02:23) Founding story of Zellerfeld (06:23) Challenges and innovations in 3D printing (09:11) Advancements in 3D printing technology (15:59) Sponsor: WorkOs (17:06) Starting from scratch (19:24) Revolutionizing footwear manufacturing (25:04) Future of 3D printing and custom footwear (31:02) Benefits of 3D printed shoes (36:46) Timelessness of footwear (38:56) Health benefits of custom shoes (40:35) Collaborations with luxury brands (46:45) Celebrity endorsements and influence (54:49) Competitors in 3D printed footwear (59:05) Building a passionate team (01:03:31) How to get Zellerfeld shoes (01:09:56) Wrap
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h et 14 min
  • 1 to 100: Braintrust

    1 to 100: Braintrust
    Sep 18 2024
    In this episode of 1 to 100, host Usman Hanif is joined by Ankur Goyal, Founder and CEO at Braintrust, an enterprise-grade stack for building AI products, from evals to logging to data management. Ankur shares insights on product development strategy in the AI era, getting backed by the likes of Elad Gil and Greylock, and how he sees the future of AI development. 🔥 Apply to join over 400 Founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://www.turpentinenetwork.co -- RECOMMENDED PODCAST: 🎙️ This Won't Last Eavesdrop on Keith Rabois, Kevin Ryan, Logan Bartlett, and Zach Weinberg's monthly backchannel. They unpack their hottest takes on the future of tech, business, venture, investing, and politics. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1765665937 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2HwSNeVLL1MXy0RjFPyOSz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThisWontLastpodcast -- SPONSOR: WORKOS 🛠️ Building a B2B SaaS app? WorkOS has got you covered with easy-to-integrate APIs for SAML, SCIM, and more. Join top startups like Perplexity, Vercel, Jasper & Webflow in powering your app with WorkOS. Enjoy a free tier for up to 1M users! Start now at https://bit.ly/WorkOS-Turpentine-Network -- LINKS: Braintrust: https://www.braintrust.dev/ -- X : @ankrgyl (Ankur) @braintrustdata (Braintrust) @usygoosy (Usman) @why2join (Why You Should Join) @turpentinemedia (Turpentine) -- TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Intro (02:03) Overview of Braintrust (02:58) Challenges in building AI products (04:24) Braintrust's core product (07:10) Killer feature of Braintrust (10:17) Hard part about evals (11:45) Primary challenges of the company (13:54) Golden data sets and their importance (17:57) Complexities of LLM applications (24:03) Sponsor: WorkOs (25:10) Moats for a company (28:09) Lessons from Impira and Figma (32:55) Building relationships in the Valley (35:24) Identifying and solving core problems (37:18) Balancing customer feedback and product vision (40:37) Hiring and building a strong team (50:28) Future of AI development (56:28) Wrap
    Voir plus Voir moins
    1 h