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Lightspeed

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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Deconstructor of Fun

Deconstructor of Fun

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Deconstructor of Fun podcast is created by games professionals for games professionals. We explore the business side of the games industry with the goal of bringing listeners content that is relevant, insightful, and entertaining on a weekly basis. Hosts: Michail Katkoff @mkatkoff www.linkedin.com/in/michailkatkoff/ Eric Kress @ekress www.linkedin.com/in/erickress/ Laura Taranto @laurataranto www.linkedin.com/in/laurataranto/ Phillip Black @econosopher www.linkedin.com/in/phillip-black-econo ...
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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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Lead, build, and invest better. Join award-winning entrepreneur and investor Sarah Chen-Spellings as she travels across the globe in search of what she calls the 'unexpected leader'. Every week, we deconstruct the Billion Dollar Moves of unicorn founders & funders; many of them underestimated long before they became iconic. Many of them, unexpected leaders, just like you. This show is about unfiltered conversations about success, failure, fear, and courage in the pursuit of the next big thin ...
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Want to stay plugged in to the biggest trends in technology, media, and telecom? Our TMT podcast series takes what you need to know and breaks it down into something more User Friendly. From social responsibility to the next emerging technologies, industry leaders join us to dive into the biggest topics shaping your business—and the world around you.
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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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Gm! This week we're joined by Thomas Uhm to discuss his journey to joining Jito. We deep dive into the institutional demand for crypto, treasury companies vs ETFs, crypto's market making problem & more. Enjoy!--Follow Thomas: https://x.com/ThomasUhmFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/LightspeedpodhqSubscribe t…
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In this emergency podcast episode, Mishka Katkoff and Maor Sason, CEO and co-founder of AppCharge, discuss the implications of the recent Epic vs. Apple ruling, which allows developers to link to external payment methods. They explore the potential benefits for small to medium-sized studios, the strategies larger publishers can adopt, and the impor…
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In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Bryn Jones, co-founder and CEO of PartnerStack, to explore the world of B2B partnerships and scaling a successful SaaS company. As PartnerStack approaches its 10-year anniversary, Bryn shares valuable lessons from his journey as a competitive swimmer turned entrepreneur. He discus…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Kash Dhanda to discuss the end game for Jupiter. We deep dive into building crypto's DeFi super-app, Jupiter's revenue breakdown, Solana vs app revenue, what's next for Jupiter & more. Enjoy!--Follow Kash: https://x.com/kashdhandaFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq…
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We start where we ended last week: the $50M Royal Match campaign and the issue of overspending. Then it's all about Discord’s new CEO and how that signals a potential pivot toward enterprise, ending the platform’s gaming-first DNA. Then, the crew covers NetEase’s sudden executive shakeup and the surprising Delta Force vs. Call of Duty Mobile battle…
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Laurel Mintz is not your typical VC. At just 26, she stepped in to run her father’s Bassett Furniture business — managing 60 employees and learning leadership the hard way. From there, she launched ⁠Elevate My Brand⁠, a marketing powerhouse behind hundreds of consumer brands — many of which went on to raise capital. Today, she’s rewriting the VC pl…
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Alexei Chemenda, CEO and co-founder of Poolday.ai, discusses how AI enables marketers to focus on strategy and storytelling. Discover the future of personalized video ads, the evolving role of A/B testing, and the importance of combining creative and analytical skills in marketing. 00:00 Introduction: Misconceptions About AI in Marketing01:53 Revol…
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Ted McRae - Certified Prompt Specialist will be joining Matt and Dan to overview strategies accounting professionals can utilize in their practice to incorporate AI. 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 pass…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Austin Federa to discuss the latest happening with Solana & DoubleZero. We deep dive into the importance of speed for capital markets, the rise of alt L1s, how to remain competitive as a blockchain & more. Enjoy!--Follow Austin: https://x.com/Austin_FederaFollow Jack: https://x.com/whosknaveFollow Lightspeed: https://t…
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In this episode, we sit down with two exceptional founders. One who is going after the biggest category, and one who created a new category and became its leading player. Vijay Rayapati (Co-founder, Atomicwork) and Khadim Batti (Co-founder, Whatfix) share their hard-earned insights on what it truly takes to build a great company. From closing milli…
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In this insightful episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Justin Herlick, co-founder and CEO of Pine, a digital-first mortgage platform revolutionizing homeownership in Canada. Justin shares his journey from working on Wall Street to Silicon Valley, where he gained invaluable experience at fast-paced startups like Blend. …
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Mishka Katkoff sits down with Uri Marchand, CEO of Overwolf, to break down how user-generated content (UGC) is quietly reshaping the gaming industry. They dive into Overwolf’s mission to turn in-game creation into a viable profession, and why modding — once a hobby for the few — is now a legitimate career path for thousands. This isn’t just about m…
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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup. We deep dive into what's happening with Zora, crypto's transparency problem, bot sniping on pump.fun, the Microstrategy playbook on Solana & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Mert: https://x.com/0xMert_ Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitte…
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The crew unpacks a week of spicy news and strategic contradictions, starting with Supercell’s latest investments and how VC incentives often clash with long-term game building. We weigh in on GamesBeat’s move to independence, the ongoing esports funding debate, and whether Netflix’s Rebel Moon game is a flex or a fumble. Valorant Mobile’s China lau…
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Our guest today is none other than Jeff Maggioncalda, a visionary leader whose journey spans not just one but two groundbreaking fields. For 18 years, Jeff worked side by side with Nobel Prize winner and economist Bill Sharpe, as the founding CEO of Financial Engines, one of the earliest pioneers in the world of robo-advisors and algorithm-driven i…
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With rapid advancements reshaping technology, mergers and acquisitions are becoming crucial in defining the semiconductor industry’s future. How are industry leaders navigating these shifts? And what role do strategic M&A and AI play in fostering innovation and attracting highly specialized talent? Tune in for more.…
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Lightspeed’s Moritz Baier-Lentz joins us for a no-holds-barred conversation on venture capital, gaming, and the inner workings of multi-billion-dollar venture funds. No fluff—just real talk about fund math, spotting exceptional founders, the future of AI in gaming, and why most investments won’t work out (and why that’s okay). 00:00 from pro-gamer …
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Epic Action discusses their experience at the top cut finals of the RVA SWU Season 5 League. We share our decks and do quick deck tech tips for Iden Colossus, Piett Blue, and Luke1 Green. We also talk final thoughts and locking in before the Richmond Sector Qualifier in less than a week. Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/pgmvXYgfaF RVA League Fi…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Miller Whitehouse-Levine to discuss the launch of the Solana Policy Institute. We deep dive into the state of crypto policy in Washington, what a Trump presidency means for the future of crypto, the STABLE act & what the industry should focus on from a policy standpoint. Enjoy! -- Follow Miller: https://x.com/millercwl…
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In this captivating episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod sits down with Clive Kinross, the CEO of Propel Holdings, a company that's revolutionizing lending for underserved consumers. Clive shares his remarkable journey from South African chartered accountant to successful entrepreneur, detailing the founding and growth of Propel Holdings. …
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CRM is a category often equated with its market leader, Salesforce. Hence, companies and investors question the viability of building a business in this space. Nilesh Patel, founder of Leadsquared, who built a Unicorn in CRM, joins us today. We discuss the category, the business, and its competitors. With Byju’s as their first large deal, Edtech br…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Matty Taylor to discuss the Colosseum playbook. We deep dive into what founders are building, the rise of vibe coding, finding product market fit & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Matty: https://x.com/mattytay Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitter.com/Lightspeedpodhq Subscribe to the Lightspeed…
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Kress is fresh back from Turkiye, sharing on-the-ground insights before diving headfirst into the week’s big beats. We break down Epic Games Store’s revenue, debate the Minecraft movie’s potential for franchise dominance, and unpack the latest M&A and investment trends shaping gaming’s future. Inflation’s creeping impact on game pricing gets a hard…
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This week, we sat down with father-daughter duo Evan and Ariel Segal of Segal Ventures, pulled back the curtain on how modern family offices can drive real impact. From investing in 94% women-led funds to creatively deploying donor-advised funds, the Segals share how they're rewriting the playbook on values-aligned investing. Tune in as they discus…
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Matthew Fulton and Dan DeLong will be discussing some Intuit program updates as well as a discussion about Intuit's direction and how the accounting community will play a role in the direction they are heading. We will also be discussing some recent questions added in the the QB Power User Facebook Group QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar se…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Michael Sonnenshein to discuss the future of tokenization. We deep dive into the launch of BUIDL: crypto's largest tokenized fund, institutional demand to build on Solana, Ripple's $1.25b acquisition & more. Enjoy! -- Michael: https://x.com/Sonnenshein Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twi…
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In this episode of Deconstructor of Fun, Jen Donahoe is by Charles Hambro, CEO and Co-Founder of GEEIQ, and Matt Edelman, President and CEO of Super League, to dive deep into the evolving world of brand activations and UGC (user-generated content) in gaming. We explore how brands navigate virtual worlds, the ROI of successful campaigns, and why gam…
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In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod sits down with Sameer Dhar, co-founder and CEO of NiaHealth, to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship and personal health. Dhar shares his journey from diabetes researcher to investment banker to healthcare innovator, highlighting how his experiences shaped NiaHealth's mission to bri…
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Meet Sharad Sanghi who built India’s first data center, he spent 25 years building Netmagic, India’s largest data center company. He came to India in 1995, worked at VSNL as the country was discovering the internet, and built a company focused on internet for businesses. Now he is building Neysa, an AI cloud startup, which recently raised $50M to h…
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Gm! This week we're back with another roundup episode to discuss why 2025 is setup to be one of Solana's biggest years. We deep dive into new network upgrades on the horizon, the Microstrategy of Solana playbook, do stablecoins need their own chains & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Mert…
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Reactions on the suspended list, Team Sekrit’s Sunny D and Ryan Conrow join us for an interview and their experiences at the BIATL Team Torunament and the Denver Sector, and discuss how the meta may look now that the Jango’s Party is over. #starwarsunlimited #twilightoftherepublic #jumptolightspeed #fantasyflightgames #starwars #twinsuns #planetary…
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In this week’s episode of This Week in Games, we’re joined by special guest Chris Sides for a jam-packed conversation covering everything from transmedia storytelling to the latest moves in the gaming industry. We dive into the surprising momentum behind the Minecraft movie, explore Gen Z trends and market predictions, and unpack Netflix’s bold pus…
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In this episode, we dive into France's bold €54 billion climate investment plan with Raphaele Leyendecker, Managing Director of Techstars Sustainability Paris. As France positions itself as a leader in sustainable innovation, this massive initiative spans sectors from green energy to clean transportation. Raphaele unpacks how Techstars Sustainabili…
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Gm! This week we're joined by Carlos Gonzalez Campo to reflect on the Solana network in March. We deep dive into the state of markets, why Solana is selling off, app vs protocol revenue, REV, stablecoin growth & more. Enjoy! -- Solana March 2025 Update: https://x.com/blockworksres/status/1909216068134191158 -- Follow Carlos: https://x.com/0xcarlosg…
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In this episode, Deconstructor of Fun’s Michail Katkoff sits down with Tobias Knoke — long-time Googler, gaming industry expert, and Gen Z whisperer — to unpack what game developers need to know right now about the fastest-growing and most misunderstood audience in gaming. 👉 Learn why Gen Z is about to become the biggest spending group on mobile 👉 …
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In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, Mark MacLeod welcomes Glen Coates, former CEO of Handshake and current VP of Product for Core at Shopify. Glen takes listeners on a journey through his entrepreneurial experiences, from founding Handshake to his current role at Shopify. He shares candid insights about the challenges of building a B2B e-comme…
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We’re back after a week hiatus due to traveling. Raul shares some of his Adepticon experience, including placing at the first US Nationals Tournament for the game. We look at Legends of the Force Spoilers and drop some way too early hot takes. We discuss the current meta state ruled by Jango, and we share what decks we are thinking of running at th…
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In this episode of The Neon Show, we bring you into the room with someone who’s spent over a decade backing India’s most ambitious companies. We're joined by Prayank Swaroop, Partner at Accel. With over 14 years in venture capital, Prayank walks us through his journey of discovering and building expertise in specific sectors—from cybersecurity and …
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GDC’s over, but the takes are still hot. Eric Kress recaps the chaos and questions Dark Legion’s staying power, while Phil gives the Game Craft boys a well-deserved nod. Then it’s Switch 2 speculation time: is Nintendo finally back in the power game? Meanwhile, Roblox cozies up to Google for rewarded ads—what does that mean for the ecosystem? Meanw…
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What makes the company a great place to work? We discuss the significance of company culture, leadership evolution, and the vital role of customer obsession with AppsFlyer's CEO and co-founder, Oren Kaniel. Oren shares his entrepreneurial journey, how the company overcame early financial challenges, and the importance of remaining innovative and pa…
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In this insightful episode, we sit down with industry leaders dive deep into the challenges and opportunities for women in the venture capital realm. From the evolving investment landscape in Europe, strategies for securing funding, and the power of diverse leadership in driving billion-dollar growth — we’ve covered it all. With firsthand accounts …
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Rachel and Dan discuss making daily sales summaries for entering transactions into Quickbooks. We will also be taking a closer look into a POS system, Lightspeed and how they handle this process. QB Power Hour is a free, biweekly webinar series for accountants, ProAdvisors, CPAs, bookkeepers and QuickBooks consultants presented by Dan DeLong and Ma…
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Gm! This week we're back with another weekly roundup episode to discuss the launch of PumpSwap & the data around meme coins on Solana. We deep dive into are meme coins really dead, Tron flips Solana in REV, the STABLE act draft & more. Enjoy! -- Follow Dan: https://x.com/smyyguy Follow Jack: https://x.com/whosknave Follow Lightspeed: https://twitte…
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Josh Wilson, CEO of SciPlay, returns to the podcast for the third time to discuss key topics such as the significance of Q5, the challenges of app store reliance, the stalled growth in the gaming market, the emergence of hybrid casualization, and the role of AI in gaming. Subscribe to the Deconstructor of Fun Newsletter: www.deconstructoroffun.com/…
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In this episode of the Startup CEO Show, host Mark MacLeod welcomes Dax Dasilva, the founder and CEO of Lightspeed Commerce, for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership, spirituality, and building a billion-dollar tech company. As Lightspeed celebrates its 20th anniversary, Dasilva reflects on the company's journey from a small team in Montreal's G…
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Is it time for investors to move beyond the valley when analyzing India? Dev Khare, Partner at Lightspeed agrees. He shares with us an interesting view on two funding models: The Silicon valley model begins with raising millions of dollars & going through huge negative cashflow for years. Hopefully building a great product or maybe even creating a …
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