Clock Speed with Shamus Madan

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Campbell Baron about his journey from podcasting to founding Mantra, a successful edtech startup. They discuss Campbell's early media journey, his transition to TikTok, and the intersection of media and technology. Mark Cuban and Tim Draper share insights on building billion-dollar businesses. The episode concludes with overcoming challenges in entrepreneur...

In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Thor Ernstsson, discussing his journey from Feedback Loop to Strata. They delve into the application of AI in Strata, lessons from past ventures, and Strata's future plans. Thor also shares his approach to email management and relationship maintenance, plus advice on networking.

In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Andrew Yates, the mind behind promoted.ai. They discuss hiring challenges in tech, promoted.ai's goals, journey to Y Combinator, and strategies against tech giants. They also delve into misconceptions about ads and the changing consumer sentiment.

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Ryan Shearman, founder of Aether Diamonds. They discuss the inspiration and environmental focus of Aether, Ryan's formative experiences, and the diamond creation process. They also delve into misconceptions about lab-grown diamonds, the potential shift into B2B, and the future of the diamond industry.

In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Daniel Jakaitis about his company ChatKick. They discuss its inception, role in hiring decisions, and adaptation to market dynamics. Jakaitis shares insights on enhancing candidate experience, transitioning from bootstrapping to VC, and challenges with investors. They wrap up with key takeaways and the future of labor market.

In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Simon Grunfield about the implications of the Canadian trucking protest and Russia-Ukraine situation on crypto. They delve into Ukraine's crypto donations, crypto laundering, and the human element in crypto hacks. Grunfield shares Simba Chain's token issuance plans and insights on centralized exchanges, and they discuss the impact of crypto hacks on investo...

In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Daniel Gouldman on the potential of cryptocurrency beyond investment. They discuss the predatory nature of traditional banking, the transaction process with Unbanked debit card, and the future of banking. The conversation also covers raising capital, the financial stress of building a business, and the importance of making the first dollar.

In this episode, Shamus Madan engages Chris Yeh in a conversation about his entrepreneurial journey, the concept of blitzscaling, and winner-take-most markets. They discuss the story behind their book on blitzscaling, the importance of team dynamics, venture capital roles, and key business growth metrics. A case study of Airbnb illustrates when to stop blitzscaling. They conclude with investment c...

In this episode, Shamus Madan converses with Avery Akkineni, President at Vania NFT, about the launch of V Friends and the inception of Vayner NFT. They discuss the rapid growth of OpenSea's trading volume, the mission of Vayner NFT, and provide tips for investing in NFTs. They delve into how Vayner NFT guides brands in the decentralized world and share key takeaways for brands and consumers in th...

In this episode, Shamus Madan discusses the effect of Apple's privacy changes on Facebook's revenue and the historic impact of Facebook's market cap loss. He delves into Chainalysis data and fraud in the NFT industry, offering NFT investment tips. Shamus also analyzes the value of Board Apes NFTs and discusses Peloton's leadership changes. The episode wraps up with a promotion for the Milestone's...

In this episode, Shamus Madan engages with Simon Grunfeld, a fintech and blockchain expert. They delve into global cryptocurrency transactions, decentralized applications, and DeFi. They also discuss blockchain's energy consumption, the storage of digital assets, and Bitcoin's scarcity. The conversation extends to security token offerings, the future of Dogecoin, and Elon Musk's impact on the cryp...

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Stephen Mathi-Davis about his journey from his first startup to QAI, the impacts of AI on institutional investing, and QAI's business model. They also discuss the cost of maintaining AI, the future vision for QAI, AI's role in decision making, aligning business models with investor interests, and market predictions.

In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Matt Allen about his investment journey. They delve into assessing intrinsic value, managing market volatility, and the difference between investing and trading. Allen shares his strategies, resources, and his process for selecting companies. The conversation concludes with lessons from Warren Buffet.

In this episode, Shamus Madan engages with Senator Elizabeth Warren on inflation, its causes, and its impact. They delve into the government's role in inflation, antitrust laws in the grocery industry, and strategies to combat inflation. The conversation also captures a spirited debate on Warren's stance on antitrust laws.

In this episode, Shamus Madan converses with guest Will Wiseman, discussing the creation and mission of Climatize. They delve into its business model, projects, and investment returns. They also explore the role of blockchain and cryptocurrency within Climatize, its public accessibility, and its launch. The episode concludes with Madan's thoughts on the climate industry.

In this episode, Shamus Madan converses with Michael Sikand about the potential of his climate finance app, Climatized. They discuss Sikand's media company, Our Future, and the importance of honesty and audience building. The conversation also explores the future of short-form content and the role of platforms like TikTok. They delve into the power of storytelling in business, user engagement, and...

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Ben Miller about the mission and purpose of Kronify. They discuss the importance of understanding personal finance expenses, Kronify's growth strategies, recent investments, and future subscription options. They also introduce the Kronify podcast and share how to learn more about Kronify and Ben.

In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Scott D. Clary, discussing Scott's entrepreneurial journey, OmniPass' potential, and strategies for podcast exposure. They delve into the importance of empathy in sales, curiosity for professional growth, and understanding roles in new job positions.

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Tyler Maloney about the impact of TikTok on Faves, exploring the potential and challenges of organic reach. They discuss Faves as a content sharing platform, the importance of product readiness in social media apps, funding, the role of VCs, and future prospects.

In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Ryan Engle, founder and CEO of Gulf Plus. They delve into Ryan's journey in the AR and VR industry, the future of VR beyond gaming, and the convergence of AR and VR. They also explore the concept of the metaverse, the crypto and NFT bubble, and predictions for future metaverse startups. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Oculus and VR technology.

In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Andy Krainak, discussing the NFT industry, V Friends, and the potential of Blockchain. They explore the comparison of NFTs to the dot com boom and offer advice for aspiring NFT investors. The episode concludes with a sneak peek into an upcoming Vfriend drop.

In this episode, Shamus Madan talks with Sawyer Merritt about his investing journey with Tesla, comparing Tesla with other automakers, and the future potential. They discuss the Hertz deal, personal experiences of ordering a Tesla, Q3 earnings, and Elon Musk's role. The conversation ends with a discussion on SpaceX's valuation and Starlink's potential.

In this episode, Shamus Madan converses with Gav Blaxberg, COO of Volt Finance, about Trump's SPAC, DWAC. They delve into its market trends, risk factors, and security regulations. They also explore investment advice on SPACs and discuss the rise of meme cryptos like Sheba Inu.

In this episode, Shamus Madan interviews Josh, discussing his journey of balancing a full-time job while starting a business. They delve into personal finance, differentiation strategies, the role of numbers in business, and growth mindset. They also explore overcoming fear, taking risks, understanding your target market, and the potential of young demographics in entrepreneurship. The conversatio...

In this episode, Shamus Madan converses with Jordan Gonzalez about his journey from being part of a tech startup to venture consulting. They discuss the inception of Jordan's entrepreneurial spirit, the birth of GeoSwap, and how he balanced academics with entrepreneurship. The duo also delves into the rewards and challenges of startup life, the significance of team dynamics, work culture, leadersh...