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Mike Maples

Mentioned in 4 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

Episode Appearances

How I Invest with David Weisburd

How I Invest with David Weisburd · Jul 10, 2026

E401: Einstein Was Wrong About What Actually Compounds

Top 10 greatest seed investor; invests in movements not companies; early in Airbnb; concept of co-conspirators

Compound Interest vs Relationship CompoundingCareer Starting Position and Brand EffectsOrganizational Culture as Competitive Advantage
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jul 1, 2026

Why the VC Hype Cycle Always Gets It Wrong | VC Roundtable | E2307

Guest panelist discussing fund size strategy, acceptance AI thesis, Ignite exit, and the Rule of 70 profit-first framework.

Oversized Seed and Series A Round Valuations in AIOpen-Weight Model Adoption and Cost Reduction (GLM 5.2)Pre-AI Company Pivots and 'Burn the Boats' Strategies
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How I Invest with David Weisburd

How I Invest with David Weisburd · Apr 23, 2026

E354: Why Most VCs Misunderstand Peter Thiel’s Power Law

Discussed for movement-driven investment thesis contrasting with business fundamentals approach

Power Law Distribution in Venture CapitalFounder Selection and PsychologyFirst-Principles Thinking vs. A/B Testing
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A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for Founders

A Product Market Fit Show | Startup Podcast for Founders · Mar 23, 2026

How he grew his AI startup from $2M to $20M ARR in 12 months. | Omar Haroun, Co-Founder of Eudia

Led Eudia's $6M seed round and provided weekly mentorship as silent co-founder

AI-powered legal automationEnterprise legal technologyProduct-market fit validation
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