Episode Mentions
This Week in Startups · Aug 3, 2026
How Bespoke faked AI until it actually worked (w/ Akemi Tsunagawa) | E2320
“Executive assistant service cited by Jason as an example of high-quality Filipino remote workers.”
Wizard-of-Oz AI prototyping and human-in-the-loop validationJapan demographic decline and SME succession crisisIndustrial inspection robotics for shipyards and construction
View AnalysisThis Week in Startups · Jul 22, 2026
Why this longevity startup raised in Japan, not Silicon Valley | TWiST Tokyo | E2315
“Cited as a Launch Fund portfolio company among notable early-stage successes.”
Epigenetic methylation analysis for drug discoveryCell therapy manufacturing quality control using biomarkersJapan's Regenerative Medicine Act and regulatory fast-tracking
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CyberWire Daily · Apr 28, 2026
War hits where it hurts.
“Cryptocurrency ATM operator sued by regulators for allegedly facilitating scam activity rather than legitimate transactions”
PCB Supply Chain DisruptionGeofence Search Warrants and Fourth AmendmentChinese Digital Transnational Repression
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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Apr 3, 2026
SpaceX IPO, Iran War Fallout, Quantum Bitcoin Hack, The Space Opportunity
“Executive assistant service providing offshore talent from Philippines at $3,000/month, featured as productivity solution”
SpaceX IPO Valuation and Tesla Merger ThesisQuantum Computing Threat to Cryptocurrency SecurityIran Military Conflict Economic Impact on Fertilizer
View AnalysisThis Week in Startups · Feb 14, 2026
OpenClaw is Our Friend Now | E2250
“Executive assistant service sponsor combining human assistants with AI tools”
OpenClaw AI agentsAgent orchestration workflowsAI companion development
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