Trends with Friends

Hear ye, hear ye. Howard is back on Trends With Friends with an actual friend and streaming insider: Farhad Massoudi, founder of Tubi – the free, ad-supported streaming service he started in 2011, launched in 2014, and sold to Fox for about $500M. Today, Tubi has 100M+ MAUs, $1B+ in revenue, and is profitable… not bad for what everyone once dismissed as “crap tail content.” Farhad walks through ho...

The gang is back for a “Code Red” episode of Trends With Friends. Howard is joined by regulars Michael Parekh and Roy Rubin to unpack the real state of the AI wars: Google vs OpenAI, Apple’s quiet dominance at the edge, Amazon’s under-the-radar AI position, and why Tesla’s FSD might be the new definition of luxury. They go deep on:Why there’s now a “code red” inside OpenAI after Google’s Gemini pu...

Howard and Michael sit down with Multicoin’s Kyle Samani for a fast, no-BS tour of where markets are going next. They rewind the Multicoin origin story (including Howard’s IRA adventure), then dive into why 2022–23 was emotionally tougher than the 2018–19 crypto winter. From there, Kyle lays out “Internet Capital Markets”—finance embedded everywhere—why trading inside chats, media, and sports apps...

Howard is joined by Katie Perry to dive headfirst into the "Degenerate Economy", a term he coined to describe the collision of speculation, vice, free time, and mobile tech. From the sin stocks of the 1980s to Robinhood, crypto, and Zyn pouches, this conversation unpacks how financial speculation has morphed into mainstream entertainment. They explore why the post-COVID world unleashed a wave of r...

Howard is back with another mind-bending episode of Trends With Friends alongside Michael Parekh and special guest Jeff Park, Wall Street alum turned Bitwise crypto Jedi. From the radical rethinking of portfolio construction to the institutionalization of Bitcoin, Jeff unpacks how markets are being rewired in real time. The trio dives deep into the death of the 60/40 portfolio, the rise of Bitcoin...

Howard is back with a jam-packed episode of Trends With Friends featuring the first guest of summer, longtime friend and inception-stage VC killer, Ed Sim of Boldstart Ventures. From the death of moats to the rise of AI-native founders, Ed breaks down the absurd speed of today’s startup landscape and why VCs must now be part therapist, part operator, and part AI-optimist. The trio (Howard, Michael...

In this candid interview, Vlad Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, sits down with Howard Lindzon to reflect on the remarkable journey from a startup idea to a $40 billion company reshaping investing. Vlad recounts Robinhood’s early days—pivoting from high-frequency trading software to mobile-first commission-free investing—and the challenges of fundraising and navigating regulation when no one...

📉 China Trade Collapse, Market Confusion, and the Degenerate Economy on Full DisplayJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Tom Bruni, and Michael Parekh for a live episode from New York as the Trends With Friends crew breaks down an insane week in the markets, rising global tariffs, and why uncertainty is the only certainty. From container ships stopping cold to Canada’s political shock, Amazon push...

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Jeff Richards (GP at Notable Capital, $10B AUM) as they break down the chaos of today’s markets and the long-term promise of AI and American innovation. From Tesla’s fading dominance and the flood of Chinese EVs, to self-driving disruption, the flight from U.S. assets, and even betting on the next Pope—the crew covers it all. A...

📉 The Dumbest Bear Market Ever, Vitalik’s Journey, and the Rise of SolanaJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, Tom Bruni, and special guests Chris Temple and Zach Ingrasci—creators of The Ethereum Story—for a jam-packed episode exploring macro madness, market sentiment, and crypto’s conflicted future. From record bearishness and VIX spikes to what Vitalik Buterin’s life really says...

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Tom Bruni from Stocktwits for one of the most explosive episodes yet. They unpack the “stupidest market crash ever,” the impact of tariffs, the chilling effects on AI innovation, and why the U.S. is suddenly operating like QVC in the ‘90s. With charts, rants, and raw insight, this episode cuts deep into the behavioral finance ch...

CoreWeave, AI Hype Cycles, and the New IPO CircusJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Daniel Attia for a no-holds-barred breakdown of the tech industry's latest structured spectacle: CoreWeave. From dissecting shady IPO mechanics and AI-fueled financial engineering to the bigger questions about U.S. equity markets, public trust, and Nvidia’s mega-run, this epis...

🧠 Betting on AI, the Rise of Gambling.com, and the Degenerate Economy IndexJoin Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Charles Gillespie, CEO of Gambling.com, for a high-stakes episode diving into the future of gambling, regulation, AI, and the global economy. From online betting and affiliate marketing to Nvidia’s chip roadmap and Apple’s AI moment, the crew explores ho...

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Yoshi Yokokawa, CEO of Alpaca, as they break down the latest market chaos. From Tesla’s freefall and China’s electric vehicle dominance to AI’s growing role in fintech, this episode explores the future of investing, trading, and globalization. Yoshi shares insights on Alpaca’s mission to power the next wave of brokerage innovati...

Join Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, Michael Parekh, and special guest Luca Netz, CEO of Pudgy Penguins, for an episode packed with market chaos, crypto shake-ups, and the future of AI and branding. The crew dives deep into the Pudgy Penguins phenomenon, the massive shift away from US growth stocks, and how deglobalization is reshaping financial markets. Luca shares firsthand insights on navigating...

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman, and special guest Lewis Johnson (CIO of Capital Wealth Advisors) as they tackle the seismic shifts shaking up global markets. This episode of Trends with Friends covers everything from peak degeneracy in stocks to the rise of de-globalization, gold’s record-breaking rally, and the brewing economic chaos under Trump & Musk’s influence. The cre...

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman, and special guests Adeniyi Abiodun (Co-Founder of Mysten Labs and Sui) and Shomik Ghosh (Investor at Boldstart Ventures) for a jam-packed episode of Trends with Friends. This week, the crew dives into the wild world of crypto, AI, and global markets. From peak degeneracy in stocks like Tesla, Palantir, and Solana to Sui's rise in Web3 and why...

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, and special guest Joe McCann, founder of Asymmetric, for a deep dive into the intersection of crypto, trading, and digital assets. This episode of Trends with Friends explores the explosive rise of DraftKings as the ultimate betting super app, the future of peer-to-peer crypto trading, and why China’s tech revival with Alibaba and AI innovation is reshaping glo...

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman, and special guest Jimmy Hoselton, founder of Grass Clippings, as they break down the massive shift in golf, AI, and global tech power dynamics. From YouTube golfers outshining PGA pros to Apple cutting a game-changing AI deal with Alibaba, this episode of Trends with Friends is packed with insights on the creator economy, sports entertainment, an...

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman, and special guests Mike & Kass Lazerow as they dive into the storytelling in business, AI’s impact on growth, and the hard truths of entrepreneurship. In this episode of Trends with Friends, we discuss Google’s AI dominance, Palantir’s explosive growth, and why Liquid Death is changing the game in consumer branding. Mike & Kass share insi...

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman, and special guests Danny Frenkel and Alex Dajani from Punchup.live, as they break down the massive implications of DeepSeek's groundbreaking AI innovations. In this episode of Trends with Friends, the crew unpacks how DeepSeek’s open-source advancements are reshaping AI and its ripple effects across the tech and business landscapes. They also div...

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman, and special guest Ariel Seidman, founder of HiveMapper, for a deep dive into the most exciting trends shaping the tech and financial worlds. From the rise of meme coins on Solana to the revolutionary decentralized mapping solutions, this episode of Trends with Friends covers it all. 📅 Recorded live on January 7, 2025 🎙️ Special Guest: Ariel Seid...

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Perlman, and special guest Josh Mohrer for a lively discussion on AI innovation, the evolution of venture capital, and the marketing leverage revolution. From Tesla's autonomous breakthroughs to TikTok's geopolitical battles, this episode of Trends with Friends unpacks the trends shaping our world—and the opportunities they bring. 📅 Recorded live on Janua...

Step into the world of trends, technology, and market insights with Howard Lindzon, Phil Pearlman, JC Parets, Michael Parekh, and special guest Packy McCormick! From Fart Coin to Nvidia's groundbreaking AI advancements, this episode dives into the intersection of innovation, humor, and strategy as we explore the opportunities and chaos shaping 2025. 📅 Recorded live on January 7, 2025 🎙️ Special G...

This week we’re joined by Tyler Denk (CEO of Beehiiv) and Ben Cahn (podcast host and trader), as we explore the evolving landscape of creator distribution, the renaissance of email newsletters, and the strategic role of AI in modern business. This episode dives deep into the future of digital publishing, platform independence, and the shifting dynamics of creator monetization. Recorded live on Tue...