Episodes 18
Avg. Duration 12m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Deeply researched case studies that help you learn how real companies grow, adapt, and win. No agenda. No BS. No hype.

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Why Tesla will win the $500B robotaxi race

Aug 27, 2025 6m

Hey,Waymo looks like the winner in self-driving.It’s fully autonomous. Ultra-precise. Barely crashes.But Waymo’s success is an illusion.And Tesla is set to leapfrog them.Not by building the best…

Duolingo has an AI problem

Aug 05, 2025 4m

Duolingo was one of the most beloved brands in tech.But in 2025, a leaked memo exposed the company’s true AI strategy: automate education. The backlash was instant. Reddit turned. TikToks went viral.…

Why $10,000 MRR is closer than you think...

Sep 13, 2024 18m

Today I'm talking with Tim, the founder of Saasco, about his biggest challenge: How to go-to-market. During our chat, I spot a common trap that Tim's fallen into - and it’s one that keeps many…

Why Breaking Bad is the ultimate founder story in disguise

Aug 29, 2024 6m

Today, I'm back in the lab with Walter White exploring more startup lessons from Breaking Bad. In this episode, I examine common early-stage founder pitfalls, the ego traps that can derail success,…

Breaking Bad is low key genius, let me explain

Aug 22, 2024 8m

Today, I’m back in the lab with Walter White, cooking up more startup lessons from Breaking Bad. In this episode, I focus on two critical startup challenges: scaling operations and mastering…

Why Breaking Bad is the ultimate startup journey

Aug 16, 2024 11m

Today, I'm breaking down scenes from Breaking Bad on Walter White’s early startup days. I’m not endorsing illegal activities, but Walt's story is surprisingly packed with startup lessons. From…

The reality of Shark Tank pitches: What founders can learn from Hollywood

Aug 02, 2024 16m

Today, I'm breaking down 5 unforgettable Shark Tank pitches packed with lessons for founders. I'll rate what worked, what didn't, and unpack must-know insights for your next pitch. Ready to swim with…

How realistic are the M&A scenes in Succession?

Jul 26, 2024 11m

Today, I’m breaking down a storyline about mergers and acquisitions from HBO's Succession. We'll unpack intense boardroom scenes, rate their accuracy, and extract valuable lessons for founders. Why?…

The TRUTH about Mad Men’s marketing tactics

Jul 18, 2024 13m

Today, I’m reacting to Mad Men's iconic pitches and dissecting Don Draper's advertising genius. I'll break down each presentation, revealing hidden lessons for founders. Ready to level up your…

Humane AI Pin disaster: How a $1 Billion dream fell short of expectations

Jun 06, 2024 10m

There’s a lot we can learn from the recent events with Humane, and this episode is dedicated to breaking down these events, sharing my perspective on what went wrong, and identifying a potential path…

The TRUTH about building an AI startup

May 29, 2024 16m

Today, I talk with Cody Schneider, the co-founder and CEO of SwellAI, about his AI content repurposing company.In this episode, we discuss: Cody biggest challenges and my targeted advice The common…

The reality behind Hollywood pitches: Silicon Valley, Shark Tank, and more

May 09, 2024 8m

Today, I'm trying another show format. In this episode, I react to four famous startup pitches (some real, some fake!). Throughout each pitch, I pause the clip and give my take on what worked and…

The TRUTH about starting a startup

May 02, 2024 10m

Today, I'm trying a new show format. Three founders submit their pitch via video, I react and then give them targeted advice on improving it.I discuss: Finding the right hook What information will…

Founders pitch me their startups: Web3 gaming, AI scheduling assistant and more

Apr 25, 2024 16m

On today’s episode, three founders pitch me. I give them two perspectives: the investor viewpoint, including the impressions and likely questions they'd face, and detailed feedback on the pitch…

How hiring & firing is secretly costing you millions

Apr 18, 2024 13m

On today’s episode, we discuss hiring and firing, including:• Big mistakes and how to avoid them• Why “hiring slow, firing fast” is wrong• The problem with offshore talent• Building remote versus…

Startup founders confess their toughest challenges & nightmare situations...

Apr 11, 2024 17m

Today, I talk to two founders about a range of challenges they’re facing with building AI products, including:• What founders get wrong about AI• Why AI isn’t the problem• Building horizontal versus…

The definitive guide to pitching your startup

Apr 04, 2024 19m

On the second episode of The Hiten Show, I speak to two founders about how to pitch investorsWe cover a range of challenges, including:• One thing all great pitches have• What investors actually care…

Raising capital? Here’s the playbook

Mar 29, 2024 21m

Welcome to episode #1 of The Hiten Show! Today, I cover a range of fundraising challenges, including:Crafting a narrative around cap table complicationsJudging whether a pitch went wellBiggest…

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