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8:18
Meet Showrunner: The AI startup that wants to replace Netflix
How AI tools are turning passive viewers into active creators (and why that threatens Netflix's entire model)
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Hiten Shah
6:58
Why Tesla will win the $500B robotaxi race
Four founder lessons from Elon’s playbook — the strategy behind SpaceX, EVs, and his push into autonomous vehicles
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Hiten Shah
4:37
Duolingo has an AI problem
In 2025, a leaked memo exposed the company’s true AI strategy: automate education. The backlash was instant. Reddit turned. TikToks went viral. Loyal…
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18:29
Why $10,000 MRR is closer than you think...
Watch now (19 mins) | Today I'm talking with Tim, the founder of Saasco, about his biggest challenge: How to go-to-market.
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Hiten Shah
6:20
Why Breaking Bad is the ultimate founder story in disguise
Watch now (6 mins) | Today, I'm back in the lab with Walter White exploring more startup lessons from Breaking Bad.
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8:03
Breaking Bad is low key genius, let me explain
Watch now (8 mins) | Today, I’m back in the lab with Walter White, cooking up more startup lessons from Breaking Bad.
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Hiten Shah
11:06
Why Breaking Bad is the ultimate startup journey
Watch now (11 mins) | Today, I'm breaking down scenes from Breaking Bad on Walter White’s early startup days.
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Hiten Shah
16:44
The reality of Shark Tank pitches: What founders can learn from Hollywood
Watch now (17 mins) | Today, I'm breaking down 5 unforgettable Shark Tank pitches packed with lessons for founders.
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Hiten Shah
11:01
How realistic are the M&A scenes in Succession?
Watch now (11 mins) | Today, I’m breaking down a storyline about mergers and acquisitions from HBO's Succession.
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Hiten Shah
13:12
The TRUTH about Mad Men’s marketing tactics
Watch now (13 mins) | Today, I’m reacting to Mad Men's iconic pitches and dissecting Don Draper's advertising genius.
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Hiten Shah
10:51
Humane AI Pin disaster: How a $1 Billion dream fell short of expectations
Watch now (11 mins) | There’s a lot we can learn from the recent events with Humane, and this episode is dedicated to breaking down these events…
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Hiten Shah
16:38
The TRUTH about building an AI startup
Watch now (17 mins) | Today, I talk with Cody Schneider, the co-founder and CEO of SwellAI, about his AI content repurposing company.
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Hiten Shah
8:12
The reality behind Hollywood pitches: Silicon Valley, Shark Tank, and more
Watch now (8 mins) | Today, I'm trying another show format.
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