Episode #130: In this episode, the twins talk about why there is never the perfect timing to start something. How procrastination is just not acting because of fear and how perfectionism is just a fancy excuse that people tell themselves to procrastinate aka donāt start. #procrastination #nftwins #selfimprovement #podcast
Episode #129: In this episode, the twins talk about the new AI browser war that is unfolding right now. The currency is context, making AI models so much more effective. #perplexity #openaiatlas #comet #googlegeminiĀ
Episode #128: In this episode, the twins talk about how a Japanese University used AI to create a super glue that is 10x stronger than any current existing one. It can even be used underwater. It shows how AI impacts not only the software world but accelerates product/element discovery in the physical world.Ā #ai #aiinscience #aipodcast #nftwins
Episode #127: In this episode, the twins about the problem that Europe is currently facing with having a ton of AI talent but somehow still 80% of the overall AI funding goes to US companies. Their personal take on where they will start their new AI company and much more. #ai #vc #aistartup #aieurope #YC #aistartups #startups
Episode #126: In this episode, the twins talk about Yoti the go to player for age verification for adult websites. They have been around forever, but regulatory changes over the past years around the globe forcing adults sites to mass adopt, giving these verifications companies a massive boost. #adultindustry #ageverification #yoti #nftwins
Episode #125: In this episode, the twins talk about Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as well as the impact on the aviation industry. This is a great example on how regulations create opportunities for new products. #aviation #sustainableaviationfuel #podcast #nftwins #startupĀ
Episode #124: In this episode, the twins talk about why first -time founders are way too protective about their ideas. Potential wasting precious time creating the "perfect plan" instead of starting and getting as much user feedback in as possible. #startup #firsttimefounders #yc #podcast #business
Episode #123: In this episode, the twins talk about the airline industry its' bad margins as well as how it gave birth to highly profitable business for these airlines. Listen and find out how airline companies make billions with their reward programs.#miles #airlines #podcast #business
Episode #122: In this episode the twins talk about their own experience on when to pivot or when is it worth to persevere in the startup. Take a listen and maybe learn from their mistake a thing or two.Ā #nftwins #bootstrapping #ycombinator #pivoting #aistartup #ai
Episode #121: In this episode the twins talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of bootstrapping. They talk about all the ups and downs that they went through bootstrapping 2 startups.#nftwins #bootstrapping #ycombinator #aistartup #startup #founderjourney #founder
Episode #120: In this episode the twins talk about how you can take advantage of these 5 mind-bending social & behavioral phenomena that shape our lives. Learn how the Streisand effect, Baader-Meinhof phenomena, Mathew effect, Pygmalion effect & Goodhartās law came to their name and how you can take advantage of them.#nftwins #psychology
Episode #119: In this episode, the twins talk about the concept of social proof and how it impacts our daily life.#social proof
Episode #118: In this episode the twins talk about the lindy effect and the impact on the Longivity of Companies.#longivity #lindyeffect #startups #buisness #nftwins
Episode #117: In this episode the twins talk with Felix an ecommerce entrepreneur. He quit his comfy corporate post at 30, started a Kickstarter, and built Levia ā the weighted-blanket brand that topped ā¬2 million in annual sales and sold it. Now heās back with Apex Sleep (premium menās pillows) and Pachapaca (luxury alpaca hot-water-bottle covers).In this convo we dig into:the gut check that pushes you to leave corporate safetyhow to choose a co-founder (beer + joint brainstorming included)hard lessons in Chinese manufacturing and quality controlusing PayPal Working Capital to keep cash flowingtiming your exit when valuations swingbuilding seasonal brands on purposewhy Felix says entrepreneurship āisnāt for everyoneā ā and what to know before you jumpWhether youāre e-commerce-curious or already knee-deep in SKUs, Felixās story is a masterclass in scrappy scaling, surviving black-swan shocks, and turning one win into the fuel for the next big play.
Episode #116: Sweating through July? Good. Today, the twins turn the summer scorch into a playbook for profit š„What youāll hear ā¢ HVAC at $310 B and climbing: whoās pocketing the spikes in demand ā¢ Cooling products that jump 90 % for every extra Fahrenheit š ā¢ Slushy machines up 163 % week-over-week (Ninja, we see you) š„¤ ā¢ Climate-adaptation market defined and already $30 B strong ā¢ Why heat waves could slash US productivity by $500 B by 2050āand how to sell the fix ā¢ Our āHeat Shieldā stack: misting rigs, portable AC rentals, subscription coolingWhether youāre e-com, SaaS, or boots-on-the-ground construction, tune in and turn rising temps into rising revenue.
Episode #115: In this episode, Marc and Lucas break down why Standing Out, Staying Consistent, and Finding Your Tribe Pays Off.š„ What youāll hear:ā¢ The āprice of admissionā quote and why discomfort = growth ā¢ How social pressure kills dreams and what to do instead š ā¢ Our 15-year fitness journey, creatine myths and disco-pumpers šļøāāļø ā¢ Friends, family and the zombie-business trap ā choosing your circle š§© ā¢ The Michelangelo method: chisel away everything that isnāt you āØ ā¢ Consistency as the ultimate talent multiplier šWhether youāre grinding on a side hustle or carving out a new identity, this conversation hands you the mindset tools to stay weird, stay patient, and win.
Episode #114: Today on NFTWINS we unpack how Base44 rocketed from zero to an $80 million Wix buy-out in just six months š¤Æš„ What youāll hear ā¢ How a simple wrapper on Anthropicās Claude turned into rocket fuel š ļø ā¢ What Wix is really buying (hint: distribution insurance) š ā¢ Meta waving $100 M signing bonuses in the AI talent arms race š ā¢ Why ānever let the truth get in the way of a great storyā is peak founder energy š§ ā¢ The one thing every AI builder still canāt ignore: distribution is king š#base44 #wix #yc #nftwins #podcast #ai #aistartup
Episode #113: In this episode the twins talk about going to conference as a startup founder in 2025. Is it worth it? Or as most people say a complete waste of time? Back in 2018, we flew to Web Summit thinking weād raise millions. What did we do instead? Stood behind a tiny booth with a GameCube emulator and got ignored for 3 days straight. Zero investors. Zero deals. 100% cringe. But guess what? We learned.In this episode, we break down:How NOT to do a conference (aka what we did)Why being a speaker instantly makes you look important (even if you're not)The twin playbook: how weād dress, move, smell, and snack our way to leads š§š«The sunscreen scent trick (yes, seriously)Pre-conference DMs, post-conference follow-ups, and how to not be a weird booth goblinPlus: š¬ Why being twins gives us a cheat code š§ How to pitch AI therapy in a room full of suits š And why candy bars might close you more deals than your pitch deckThis oneās chaotic, semi-strategic, and painfully honest. So yeah, if youāre thinking of going to a conference, listen to this first.
Episode #112: In this episode the twins jam with Victor Torac on different business ideas ranging from 1-man AI consultancies to Protein Cookie brands and the importance to work with people you trust that have similar work ethics. This episode is a bit different because it is more a recording of a normal conversation that we have on weekly basis with him and decided to record this one. #nftwins #ai #protein #podcast #businessĀ Ā
Episode #111: In this episode the twins run the same prompt with the latest VEO-3 model (Video gen) and compare it with their video gen test 2 years ago. The difference is huge. Especially considering in now generates sounds that fits more or less the video generation.#veo3 #googleai #nftwins #podcast