Startup Essays Podcast

Nohtal narrates essays written by thought leaders in the startup space, gives commentary, and reflects on the meaning of value.

The Word "Hacker" - By Paul Graham

In this inaugural episode of Startup Essays, we read Paul Graham's Essay The Word "Hacker", deconstruct it, and talk about what it means to us. 👌

05-03
26:19

A Unified Theory of VC Suckage - Paul Graham

This week we reflect on the world of VC's and how they kinda suck...but they have to?

05-12
31:11

Black Swan Farming - Paul Graham

This week we talk about how Y Combinator and other choose companies that get huge.

06-06
34:52

A Word To The Resourceful - By Paul Graham

This week we go over what it takes to be a successful founder. Listening, being resourceful, and getting uncomfortable with your startup journey.

06-13
34:54

Trolls - Paul Graham

This week we talk about Trolls in the internet and how they affect our behavior. Do you hate trolls?

07-04
35:26

Economic Inequality - Paul Graham

This week we make the argument for economic inequality and how it may be not only inevitable but also useful for our world.

07-11
52:06

Copy What You Like - By Paul Graham

Today we talk about how copying is really useful and a method of learning. Also, we get confused...

07-17
36:17

Life is Short

Is life short? Short answer is Yes; but why?

07-24
40:46

The Ronco Principle

Today we talk about one of the most prolific investors in Silicon Valley, Ron Conway. Why it is a good idea to be a nice person, authentically.

11-04
19:58

What The Bubble Got Right

Today we talk about the internet bubble and some of the positive effects it had in tech and industry.

11-11
40:22

It's Charisma, Stupid

Today we talk about how presidents get elected, via charisma (not the issues).

11-18
29:36

Made in USA

This week we talk about design, apple products, tesla truck, and the future of consumer products.

11-24
30:14

Return of the Mac

Apparently, Paul Graham is worth at least $20M in apple stock...we talk about how dope apple products are and why I don't have any.

12-01
26:40

Relentlessly Resourceful - Paul Graham

Today we talk about what makes a startup founder great; being relentlessly resourceful.

01-13
31:16

Schlep Blindness - Paul Graham

This week we talk about the grinding, monotonous, and boring things founders have to do to solve a real problem.

01-20
31:36

The Patent Pledge

This week we talk about patents and how they are/aren't useful for a startup and big companies.

02-16
28:47

Why Startup Hubs Work - Paul Graham

This week we talk about why startup hubs and the beehive effect is so important for running and growing a business.

02-23
29:29

Mean People Fail - Paul Graham

Do mean people fail at business? Probably. That is the topic of this week's podcast.

07-06
28:17

Don't Talk To Corp Dev - Paul Graham

Unless you NEED to sell your business RIGHT NOW, don't talk to corporate development from a big fancy company.

07-13
29:13

Founder's Guide To Selling Your Company - Justin Kan

If you want to sell your company, then this is a MUST LISTEN.

07-20
31:13

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