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Andrew tries his best to solve Alternate Reality Games. Marn tells him what he should have done instead.
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Forward Thinking Founders is a founder podcast where we interview high potential founders from networks like Y Combinator, The Thiel Fellowship, Product Hunt, Twitter, etc. and brings to light what they're building for the world. Think of it like the opposite of How I Built This, where we interview founders before they are successful, then if they are, we have a moment in time we can look back on in the early days. Does the model work? Look at our early interviews and you'll have your answer.
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When the world’s most advanced AI evolves past the limits of human intelligence, the US government fears she has gone rogue and is determined to take her out. Now, over dinner with her Maker, a final meal will determine if she represents a new hope for the world… or its destruction. With sharpshooters in position, and the NSA listening to their every word, her Maker must determine if she is a threat to herself or others as he tries to protect his masterpiece. For she is a machine with an evo ...
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(Reupload) Question Mark Ohio (Part 1)
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1:49:41Join Join Andrew and Marn as they start their coverage of Question Mark Ohio! Marn visits the burned down wedding dress factory. Andrew searches for Mr. Business. Both reach new highs of divorced dad-dom in ARGs. Useful Links: Moonshot Network Recommendations: Janice Hallett Tales from the Loop Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: ARGonautsPod…
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Creator Interview - Laura E. Hall (Center for Immersive Arts)
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1:07:23Andrew and Marn are joined by Laura E. Hall to discuss Finding Satoshi, Opening the Center for Immersive Arts, and restoring the Unforum Archive! Edited by Riley Hopkins Useful Links: Moonshot Network Laura's Website Center for Immersive Arts Recommendations: Thinky Games Asura Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell The Secret Life of Games Contac…
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Sorry for the long hiatus, but we're back! Useful Links: Moonshot Network Recommendations: Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod
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962 - Building An Autonomous Golf Cart Network W/ Danny Minutillo (Nav Robotics)
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44:29In this conversation, Mat Sherman interviews Danny, the founder and CEO of Nav Robotics, about the innovative solutions his company is developing in the realm of autonomous transportation. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in creating self-driving e-bikes and golf carts, the vision for urban mobility, and the implications of moving oper…
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961 - Gamifying Social Status by Combining Game Design and AI w/ Harvey Pratt (Simcluster)
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42:45In this conversation, Mat Sherman interviews Harvey Pratt, the founder and CEO of Simcluster, an AI video game that combines social networking with innovative gameplay mechanics. Harvey discusses the unique aspects of Simcluster, including its fragment system that allows users to create content without typing, and the challenges he faced in the gam…
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960 - The Power Of One Visit To Silicon Valley w/ Audrey Chen (Nosu)
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23:40In this conversation, Mat Sherman interviews Audrey Chen, co-founder of Nosu, about her journey from gaining a following on social media to launching a startup focused on streamlining hackathon ops. Audrey shares her experiences of going viral on Twitter, raising capital in Silicon Valley, and the features of Nosu that cater to both hackathon organ…
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959 - One Man's Journey Of Breaking Into Silicon Valley From Ohio w/ Andrew Rea (Taxwire)
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47:02In this episode, Mat Sherman sits down with Andrew Rea, co-founder and CEO of Taxwire, to explore the transformative journey of entrepreneurship during the pandemic. Starting with the pivotal role of reinvention in challenging times, the conversation shifts to the intricacies of sales tax compliance and how Taxwire simplifies this daunting task for…
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958 - Creating A Masterful UX In A Crowded Field w/ Aleksandar Besarovic (Aimfox)
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33:28In this conversation, Mat Sherman interviews Aleksandar Besarovic, co-founder of Aimfox, a LinkedIn outreach tool. They discuss the journey of Aimfox, including its initial launch challenges, the importance of user feedback, and the strategies implemented for a successful second launch. Aleksandar shares insights on building a user-friendly product…
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957 - How AI Can Revolutionize Book Recommendations W/ John Busch (Iliad)
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31:28In this episode, Mat Sherman sits down with John Busch, founder of Iliad, an AI-powered book discovery platform designed to help readers uncover life-changing books. They dive into the challenges of current book recommendation systems, how Iliad addresses the limitations of platforms like Goodreads, and the role of AI in enhancing the reading exper…
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956 - How To Become The World's Most Active Angel Investor w/ Edward Lando (Pareto Holdings)
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37:09In this episode, Mat Sherman sits down with Edward Lando, one of the most prolific angel investors in the world, to explore the intricacies of early-stage investing. Edward shares his journey into angel investing, detailing his philosophy of prioritizing quality over quantity and the critical role relationships play in successful investments. From …
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955 - Building The Personal Agentic Computing Stack w/ Simp4Satoshi (Truffle)
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46:10In this conversation, Mat Sherman interviews Simp4Satoshi of Truffle. Topics covered include: Discussion of Truffle, a device for local inference tied to humanoid robotics and personal intelligence. Insights from a unique upbringing in the Middle East and its impact on a technology journey. Future of AI agents surpassing human economies and using c…
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954 - Building In The Age Of AI w/ Vidy Thatte
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37:21In this conversation, Mat Sherman and Vidy Thatte discuss the journey of building various products, the challenges faced in startups, and the impact of AI on creativity and storytelling. Vidy shares insights on his experiences with different projects, the evolution of his ideas, and the importance of learning to code in the age of AI. They also exp…
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953 - Disrupting Docusign By Creating a Free E-Signature Platform w/ Marty Ringlein (Agree.com)
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38:38In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, Mat Sherman interviews Marty Ringlein, cofounder of agree.com. They discuss the critical elements of growth, the importance of storytelling in sales, and the journey of launching Agree.com. Marty shares insights on the significance of trust in branding, the strategies for funding and growth, and the les…
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952 - Helping Founders Raise VC The Right Way w/ Stéphane Nasser
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42:48In this episode, Mat Sherman sits down with Stéphane Nasser to explore the evolution of OpenVC, a platform bridging the gap between founders and investors. Steph shares his personal journey—from living in Portugal to China—and reflects on the challenges of fundraising and the critical role of founder education and support. Together, they dive into …
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Creator Interview: Jay Bushman (10 Cloverfield Lane, Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Airship Dracula)
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1:36:04Jay Bushman is a 15+ year veteran of the transmedia industry, with a history of experience ranging from The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and many other campaigns! He's here to sit down with Marn and talk about his years of experience in the industry and the number of ways ARGs have changed over the ye…
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Join Andrew and Marn as they start their coverage of Question Mark Ohio! Marn visits the burned down wedding dress factory. Andrew searches for Mr. Business. Both reach new highs of divorced dad-dom in ARGs. Useful Links: Moonshot Network Recommendations: Janice Hallett Tales from the Loop Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: ARGonautsPodcast@…
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951 - PK & Evan Einhorn (Loanscape) On Building Software To Work With Third Party Originators
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28:48In this episode, I interview Pramod Kollamparambil & Evan Einhorn, founders of Loanscape. Loanscape is the modern way to onboard, renew and monitor third party originators. I hope you enjoy this interview! ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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Return to Flavortown Part 3 (Feat Jeff Stormer)
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1:43:23Andrew and Marn are joined by Jeff Stormer yet again to finish out the Flavortown Saga.Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod
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Return to Flavortown Part 2 (Feat Jeff Stormer)
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1:46:31Andrew and Marn are joined again by Jeff Stormer to dig back into Flavortown! Marn retires a few constellations. Andrew remembers that Guy Fieri is in play. Jeff signs up to go deeper. Recommendations: In Stars And Time Detroiters Email: [email protected] with Kitten Tips Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected]…
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Return To Flavortown Part 1 (Feat. Jeff Stormer)
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1:45:39Andrew and Marn are joined by Jeff Stormer as they return to the mystical world of Flavortown! Useful Links: Moonshot Network The Album Recommendations: House of X Xmen Evolution Clayface: One Bad Day The Vision The French Connection Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod…
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Designing Hyper-Local ARGs (Feat. Jesse Ditkoff from Mysterious Nashville)
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1:22:33Apologies for Andrew's terrible audio in this episode, we've done our best to recover this recording and it will be better for our next episode! In this episode, Andrew and Marn are joined by Jesse Ditkoff, the mysterious creator behind Mysterious Nashville! We dig into the Mysterious Nashville ARG and Hidden Nashville Tiktok account while talking …
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Join Andrew and Marn as they talk about Bucket Buddies, an ARG run right under Andrew's very nose! Marn catches some fish. Andrew sets up an elaborate trading operation. Both run an elaborate dungeon to save their friend. Useful Links: Moonshot Network Gain access to our minecraft server on the Moonshot Patreon Recommendations: Princess Peach Showt…
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Join Andrew and Marn as they dig into the ARGs related to ULTRAKILL and Runescape!! Marn earns a Duel Disk. Andrew Contemplates every word ever conceived. Both play video games that are much more their speed instead. Useful Links: Moonshot Network Ultrakill The Library of Babel Runescape Recommendations: Misericorde Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood Contact …
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Interview with Antonia Gates (CoolMath Games ARG)
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1:29:19This week, Andrew and Marn are joined by Antonia Gates from Coolmath Games to talk about the work they did producing the ARG! Useful Links: Follow Antonia on Twitter CoolMath Games Moonshot Network Recommendations: Balatro Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories Undertale Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod…
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Join Andrew and Marn as they talk about Cool Math Games! Marn receives a mysterious package in the mail Andrew does math on the weekends. Both learn a little something special about web development.Useful Links: Moonshot Network Recommendations: Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod…
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2024 Anniversary Mailbag and the official ARGIES AWARDS
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1:54:01It's time to wrap up another year of ARGonauts by taking your questions about the past and future of ARGs and crowning our official ARGie Award of 2024! Recommendations: Marn's Recommendation UnearthU - Android - iOs - Steam Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod…
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From the HyperGuap website: Aidan built the HyperGuap VC syndicate and fund alongside Gali. Prior to that, Aidan was the Chief of Staff and managed investor relations at eGenesis, a biotech startup that has raised $260M+ to help solve the organ shortage. Before that, Aidan was analyzing investment opportunities for a family office and played a pivo…
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Join Andrew and Marn as they dig into Mesmer & Braid! Marn joins an architecture firm. Andrew carves ancient runes. Both wander the woods together. Useful Links: Wonderweasels Site Recommendations: Undead Unluck Dead Mount Death Play Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod…
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949 - Ryan Pace (Involio) On Enabling Verified Social Investing
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12:27Ryan Pace is the cofounder of Involio. Involio is the new home for traders across all markets to find and follow verified trades. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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948 - Christian Oswald (Rainf4ll) On Enabling The Digital Verification Of Physical Items
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19:39Christian Oswald is the founder of Rainf4ll. Having a Rainf4ll enabled item means that you can now have physical items that contain a digital certificate of authenticity, ownership, and event history that continues to grow over time. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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947 - Danilo Dominici (LaundryBud) On Building Uber For Laundry
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9:10In this episode of Forward Thinking Founders, host Mat Sherman sits down with Danilo Dominici, the founder of LaundryBud. They discuss how Laundry Bud is revolutionizing the laundry industry by providing on-demand laundry services to time-pressed college students. Danilo shares his vision for the company and the challenges he faces as a solo founde…
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946 - Brian Machado (Globe) On Running Applied AI Experiments
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15:49Brian Machado is the cofounder of Globe. Globe is running apploed AI experiments for making better tools for better robots. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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Interview with Alex Bale (Don't Feed The Muse, Pizza Time Pizza, Oldroot)
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1:47:32This week, Andrew and Marn are joined by Alex Bale to talk about Don't Feed The Muse and the Theory-crafting, ARG-making, Film-shooting process that went into it! DON'T FEED THE MUSE: Written and Directed by Alex BaleProduced by Summer Schantz (ig @oh_snap_its_summer)Director of Photography Jackie Owen (ig @jack.vid)Production Designer Jenavieve Ve…
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945 - Peter Costa (Baltu) On Helping Companies Develop Their Technical Workforce
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16:49Peter Costa is the cofounder of Baltu. Their mission is to empower workers in the modern economy by upskilling the worker, and accelerate the development of a skilled workforce. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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944 - Hunter Bjork (ISA) On Solving The World's Energy Problem
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14:00Hunter Bjork is the cofounder of ISA. ISA develops new sources of power that enable users to become energy independent. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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943 - Alex Shapiro (CanMonkey) On Enabling Smart Waste Management For Vacation Rentals
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16:32Alex Shapiro is the cofounder and CEO of CanMonkey. CanMonkey is streamlining waste management for your properties. Through their app-enabled network of CanRunner’s. We ensure trash cans are moved to the curb and back promptly on collection day. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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The Human Preservation Project (5 Gum)
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1:17:44Join Andrew and Marn as they talk about The Human Preservation Project, an ARG made to promote... 5 Gum? Marn launches her favorite comics. Andrew hires his favorite actors. Both know just how it feels to chew 5 Gum. Useful Links: The Human Preservation Project Recommendations: Jam Mechanics Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: ARGonautsPodcas…
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942 - Collin Tayor (Revolute Robotics) On Building Robots Designed For Inspection And Surveillance
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10:01Collin Tayor is the cofounder and CEO of Revolute Robotics. Revolute builds the ultimate inspection and surveillance tool for confined spaces and complex environments. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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Join The ARG Guy and The ARG Lady as they finish talking about Don't Feed The Muse! The ARG Lady feeds a thing a dog. The ARG Guy runs the IT Department. Both manage to remember their own names. Useful Links: Don't Feed The Muse Playlist Muse ARG Summary What's Next for Alex Bale? Recommendations: Rusty Lake Games on itch.io Contact Us! O…
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941 - Zach Roseman (Draftboard) On Open Sourcing Job Referrals
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14:17Zach Roseman is the founder of Draftboard. Draftboard is where companies publicly post what referral bonus they'll pay for a new hire and Scouts (referrers) compete to earn that referral bonus by scouring their networks for the best talent available. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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940 - Devo Harris (Adventr) On Enabling Interactive, Gamified AI-powered Video For Brands
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18:09Devo Harris is the founder of Adventr. With Adventr, viewers can control stories, link to anywhere on the web, purchase products, initiate text messages or phone calls, drive software and so much more, completely through the medium we all love - video. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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939 - Billy Jones (SaveNaturally) On Facilitating Instant Cost Savings on Natural Products
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13:08Billy Jones is the cofounder of SaveNaturally. SaveNaturally is where product manufacturers can get instant savings/coupons into customers’ hands intuitively for a better retail shopping experience. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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Join Andrew and Marn as they start their coverage of Don't Feed The Muse, the latest Alex Bale ARG Series! Marn goes deep into SpongeBob Conspiracy Theories. Andrew continues to slander The Dark Knight. Both dig into what it means to chase clout online. Useful Links: Muse ARG Watch Along Channel in the Argonauts Discord The Playlist Recommendations…
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938 - Chris Kolb (HUM) On Building The Rideshare Platform That's Better To Drivers AND Riders
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15:22Chris Kolb is the founder of HUM. HUM is people a more people-centric rideshare platform. Their drivers get to keep 100% of their fares, and their passengers will never have to experience surge pricing. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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937 - Rae Lambert (River) On Turning Creator Audiences Into Connected Communities
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24:03Rae Lambert is the cofounder of River. River makes it easy to orchestrate fan-hosted meetups at scale with host vetting, community admin management, and fan-generated content. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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936 - Devan Sood (Orca) On Providing A New Way to Rent Flexibly Anywhere In The World
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16:56Devan Sood is the cofounder of Orca. Orc is a new way to rent flexibly anywhere in the world. Live between SF, NYC, Tulum, and more. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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Join Andrew and Marn as they finish talking about Marathon! Marn publishes a zine. Andrew navigates a file maze. Both drink their Ovaltine together! Recommendations: Neopets! Only Murders In The Building Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPod This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, for…
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935 - Royce Branning (ClearSpace) On Eliminating Digital Distractions
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14:40Royce Branning is the cofoudner of ClearSpace. ClearSpace lets you redesign your digital life and reduce your screen time. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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934 - Auren Hoffman (SafeGraph) On Building The Source Of Truth For Physical Places
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17:24Auren Hoffman is the CEO of SafeGraph. SafeGraph is the most accurate database of global points of interest, curated to power the most innovative applications, platforms, and analytics. ★ Support this podcast ★By Mat Sherman
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Join Andrew and Marn as they talk about the ARG Made to promote Marathon! Marn digs into some emails. Andrew orders some clones. Both rebuild themselves in a way that makes them more conducive to combat.. Recommendations: The Devil's Plan This Is Financial Advice Contact Us! Our Patreon Our Merch! Email: [email protected] @ARGonautsPo…
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