
Ask Jason! + Streaming news with Lon Harris | E1579
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Jason opens the show by answering listener questions for 20+ minutes! (1:19) Then, Lon Harris joins to break down Netflix's new mega-hit, the death of network TV, and more! (30:22)
(0:00) Jason tees up today's topics!
(1:19) How founders building hardware and deep tech products can more efficiently raise capital
(3:58) Settling Co-Founder disputes
(8:28) Jason's thoughts on Seattle as a place to live and as a startup hub
(9:58) Is now the right time to jump to FAANG with a high-paying role?
(13:06) Athletic Greens - Get 1 year of Vitamin D free and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/twist
(14:20) Benefits of taking VC for a founder that's already successfully bootstrapping
(19:40) How There Will Be Blood relates to entrepreneurship
(23:35) Is there an age cutoff for investing in founders?
(28:56) Revelo - Get 20% off the first 3 months by mentioning TWIST at https://revelo.io/twist
(30:22) Lon Harris joins the show to discuss the biggest stories in streaming
(34:17) Netflix has a new hit show about Jeffrey Dahmer
(38:48) Babbel - Save up to 55% off your language learning subscription at https://babbel.com/twist
(39:59) Understanding Netflix's numbers with the Dahmer show, and the financials around the show's creator Ryan Murphy
(47:30) Network TV is dying, Comedy Central's big mistake, and more general streaming talk
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