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The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital

By: Gabriel Jarrosson
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  • Feast into the Startup Hustle with The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital! Craving the real deal on starting and scaling a business?

    The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital serves up raw, unscripted conversations with experienced founders who've been there, done that (and gotten the investor backing!).

    Join us as we dissect the triumphs and trials of the entrepreneurial journey, peeling back the layers to reveal the nitty-gritty of building a startup from the ground up. Our guests share their unfiltered insights, hard-won lessons, and practical tips to help you navigate the exciting (and sometimes messy) world of startups.

    Subscribe now and get ready to hear honest, unfiltered stories from seasoned founders, uncover valuable insights and actionable tips for your startup journey, gain inspiration from those who've successfully navigated the fundraising game and join a community of passionate entrepreneurs eager to learn and grow.
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Episodes
  • Episode 17: Just Words - Automating Content A/B Testing using AI with Neha Mittal, Ex-Twitter & Pinterest Growth Lead

    Episode 17: Just Words - Automating Content A/B Testing using AI with Neha Mittal, Ex-Twitter & Pinterest Growth Lead
    Jul 18 2024

    Did you know that changing a Twitter notification from "Elon tweeted" to "Elon just tweeted" once led to a gain of 800,000 users?

    In this episode of The Lobster Talks by Lobster Capital, host Gabriel Jarrosson interviews Neha Mittal, founder and CEO of YCombinator-backed Just Words. Neha shares her journey from leading growth at Twitter and Pinterest to starting her own company focused on AI-powered personalized messaging. She reveals how a simple copy change experiment at Twitter sparked the idea for Just Words and discusses the challenges she faced, including a co-founder breakup mid-Y Combinator. Neha explains how Just Words differs from existing A/B testing tools and email service providers by focusing on user-centricity and infinite content testing. She also provides insights into the company's future vision of hyper-personalized communication and the role of AI in revolutionizing marketing.


    EPISODE IN A GLANCE

    -Meet Neha Mittal: Founder of Just Words

    -The Birth of Just Words: From Twitter to Pinterest

    -How Just Words Stands Out in a Crowded Market

    -Building the Future: Products and Vision of Just Words

    -Collaborating with Big Names: Grammarly and BeReal

    -Navigating Co-Founder Breakups: Lessons Learned

    -Finding the Right Co-Founder: Trust and Vision

    -Advice for Solo Founders: Trust Your Gut

    -Intuition in Business

    -Fundraising Challenges and Resilience

    -The Impact of YC and Community Support

    -Vision for Just Words

    -Book Recommendation → The Tao of Pooh Paperback by Benjamin Hoff


    ABOUT NEHA MITTAL

    Neha Mittal is the CEO & Co-founder of just words. She was the head of product for Retention & Growth at Pinterest and at Twitter. She also co-founded CityStructure and was the founding engineer at Sensorflow. She has also held product & engineering roles at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Goldman Sachs.


    CONNECT WITH NEHA MITTAL

    Website → https://justwords.ai

    LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/neha01mittal

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/justwordsai/

    GRAB THE BOOK NEHA RECOMMENDS: The Tao of Pooh Paperback

    by Benjamin Hoff → https://a.co/d/dNPfw8G


    ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON

    Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."


    CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON

    YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital

    Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/

    Tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@lobstercapital


    Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights.

    Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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    39 mins
  • Astroforge - The Future of Mining in Space, a Conversation With Founder Matt Gialich on Low-Cost Asteroid Mining | Episode 16

    Astroforge - The Future of Mining in Space, a Conversation With Founder Matt Gialich on Low-Cost Asteroid Mining | Episode 16
    Jul 11 2024
    What if mining for valuable minerals could be done in space with a smaller environmental impact and at a lower cost? In this episode of The Lobster Talks by Lobster Capital, Gabriel Jarrosson interviews Matt Gialich, the founder and CEO of AstroForge, a company focused on mining asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than the current mining methods. Matt shares his journey from working at Bird Rides and the Jet Propulsion Lab to founding AstroForge, inspired by the challenges of sourcing platinum for microchips and the limitations of traditional space exploration. Matt discusses AstroForge's mission to make space resources accessible on Earth, revolutionize mining practices, and contribute to a cleaner economic impact. AstroForge's upcoming mission in November will be the first commercial deep space mission to identify a metallic asteroid, paving the way for a new era of space resource utilization. With a focus on speed, innovation, and environmental responsibility, AstroForge is poised to become a leader in the emerging field of asteroid mining. EPISODE IN A GLANCE -Introduction to Matt Gialich, CEO of AstroForge -AstroForge's Mission and Potential Uses for Mined Metals -Matt's journey from Bird Rides and JPL to founding AstroForge -The potential size and impact of AstroForge on the global mining industry and the environment -The "idiot rule" and AstroForge's innovative approach to cost reduction -The importance of speed in AstroForge's operations and how it's embedded in their team culture -The hardest part of asteroid mining and AstroForge's focus on developing refinery technology -How AstroForge selects target asteroids, prioritizing ore quality over size -Hiring challenges and the importance of passion and ownership within the AstroForge team -Details about AstroForge's upcoming November launch and the goals of the mission -Balancing fundraising and CEO responsibilities, the challenges Matt faces -Matt's key takeaway from Y Combinator and the importance of focusing on customers -Matt's unique perspective on the impact of books and quotes on his life ABOUT MATT GIALICH Matt Gialich is the CEO of AstroForge. An asteroid mining company that is the first company to have a commercial deep space mission. CONNECT WITH MATT GIALICH Website → https://www.astroforge.io/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gialich/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/astroforge/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/astroforge.io/ X/Twitter → https://x.com/astroforge Email → matt@astroforge.com ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/ Tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@lobstercapital Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights. Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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    34 mins
  • How Do You Achieve a Top 1% YC Exit? DrChrono & JustPaid.io Founder Daniel Kivatinos Reveals the Formula

    How Do You Achieve a Top 1% YC Exit? DrChrono & JustPaid.io Founder Daniel Kivatinos Reveals the Formula
    Jul 4 2024

    Is FinTech dead? With the rise of AI and recent industry shakeups, many are asking this question. But what if the most exciting days of FinTech are still ahead?

    In this episode of Lobster Talks, host Gabriel Jarrosson interviews Daniel Kivatinos, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully navigated the highs and lows of the startup world. Daniel shares the story of building DrChrono, his first company, into a top 1% YC exit, and his insights on why he's now diving back into the complex and exciting world of FinTech with his new venture, JustPaid.io.

    The conversation dives into Daniel's experiences with Y Combinator, both in its early days and in its current, more structured form. He shares valuable advice on building a strong company culture, the importance of rapid iteration, and the crucial role of delegation in scaling a business. Daniel also discusses the evolving landscape of FinTech, the challenges and opportunities it presents, and why he believes it remains a vital industry with immense potential for disruption.

    Join us as we dive into the future of FinTech, the power of Y Combinator community, and the lessons learned from building a top 1% YC exit.


    EPISODE IN A GLANCE

    - The Current State of FinTech and Opportunities for Disruption

    - Daniel's Perspective on Building a Company for the Long Haul

    - The Story of DrChrono's Journey to a Top 1% YC Exit

    - Why Y Combinator was Instrumental in DrChrono's Success

    - The Power of Hacker News and Early YC Community

    - The Evolution of YC and Its Modern Tools

    - Reconnecting with YC: A Second-Time Founder’s Perspective

    - The Value of Founder-to-Founder Support

    - Lobster Capital's Investment Thesis and Top 1% YC Exit

    - The Journey and Challenges of Building DrChrono

    - Scaling and Delegating for Success

    - Introducing JustPaid.io: Revolutionizing Revenue Collection

    - The Importance of Company Culture and Long-Term Vision

    - Closing Thoughts and Book Recommendations


    ABOUT DANIEL KIVATINOS

    Daniel is the cofounder and CEO of JustPaid.io (Y Combinator 2023) and cofounder and former COO of DrChrono (Y Combinator 2011, a top 1% YC exit).


    CONNECT WITH DANIEL

    Website → https://www.justpaid.io/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/kivatinos/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/justpaid/


    GRAB THE BOOKS OF JIM COLLINS, THE AUTHOR DANIEL RECOMMENDS → https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html


    ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON

    Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."


    CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON

    YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital

    Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/

    Tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@lobstercapital


    Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights.

    Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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    45 mins
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