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How Your Phone Screen Actually Works | Sidebean

Wed, 13 May 2026 00:37:28 -0000

How Your Phone Screen Actually Works

Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society.

It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success.

They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.

Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/

Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out.

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Startup vs Small Business. What’s the difference? - Startups 101 | Sidebean

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:42:00 -0000

Startup vs Small Business. What’s the difference? - Startups 101Get help from the Slidebean Team ► https://yt.slidebean.com/08n Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://yt.slidebean.com/q8r--There are big differences between a startup and a small business. Which are they? Learn everything about it in this video.#startups #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #slidebean--About SlidebeanSlidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.Follow us Twitter: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebeanCaya Twitter: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out.---- -----Startup vs Small Business. What’s the difference? - Startups 101Get help from the Slidebean Team ► https://yt.slidebean.com/08n Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://yt.slidebean.com/q8r--There are big differences between a startup and a small business. Which are they? Learn everything about it in this video.#startups #smallbusiness #entrepreneur #slidebean--About SlidebeanSlidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.Follow us Twitter: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebeanCaya Twitter: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ---------- Keywords: openai, digital transformation, tech impact

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Apple's $250 Million "Fake AI" Mistake | Sidebean

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:42:10 -0000

Apple's $250 Million "Fake AI" Mistake

Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society.

It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success.

They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.

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Startup Financial Model example: Slidebean (actual) earnings and expenses 📊 | Sidebean

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:12:00 -0000

Startup Financial Model example: Slidebean (actual) earnings and expenses 📊Are you building your financial model? Slidebean can help you: ► Run financial estimates using our templates across industries ► Craft a custom financial model to your specific needs. Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/get-customersDownload our 2015 Financials: ► https://checkout.slidebean.com/product/slidebean-public-financials?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=fm-slidebean Financial models for everyone: From free to custom ► https://slidebean.com/financial?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=fm-slidebean Want to become a financial model maestro? Join our workshop ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/fm-workshopAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=fm-slidebean Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=fm-slidebean--What is a Startup Financial Model and how does it work?We are going to review the full financials of Slidebean for our most important year: the year when we raised our first $250,000, the year when we grew our subscriptions by 800%.As much as we are open and transparent about many things, we can't release detailed financials for our current company stage- but 2015 was a while ago, so we are OK with you digging in through our numbers.We'd like you to pay close attention to: How a Startup financial model looks. How a startup distributes its expenses. How much money is required to get a company off the ground. A reality check, on the struggles you will have to endure as you start your first company.--About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------ Keywords: digital transformation, ai ethics, startup success, tech commentary, business podcast, tech business, openai, business innovation

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How to Find a CoFounder | Sidebean

Sun, 10 May 2026 10:42:00 -0000

How to Find a CoFounder► Need help with your pitch deck?: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=cofounderAs we've scaled Slidebean and had the chance to connect with hundreds of companies, one of the most common questions I get is around finding a co-founder.The most common scenario I come across is an executive/business/sales founder, looking to find a tech co-founder to develop the product they have in mind.So let's dissect this situation, understand the challenge this startup faces and look for alternatives to meeting that persona.In this video, we'll look into, - Assessing if you can be a solo founder. - The ideal co-founder trio. - Of course, how to recruit a co-founder and finally, - Evaluating whether or not you are a fit. Thank you for watching this video. We really hope you found it useful. Give us a like if you found this useful and let us know in the comments what you think.#startups #cofounder ► Subscribe to our Channel Here http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean-- About Us: Slidebean is a pitch deck creation tool with hundreds of templates available to use as a starting point. Thousands of companies have used our platform to pitch investors and raise capital. ---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean ---- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. --------- Keywords: startup stories, tech analysis, technology news

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Airbnb's First Pitch Deck (Teardown + Redesign) - Startups 101 | Sidebean

Sat, 09 May 2026 05:12:00 -0000

Airbnb's First Pitch Deck (Teardown + Redesign) - Startups 101Pitch deck design services for startups looking to scale ► https://checkout.slidebean.com/community/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=comment&utm_campaign=airbnbpitch Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=airbnbpitchAirbnb's original pitch deck from 2009 has become one of the most sought-after references for new entrepreneurs. It was one of the first pitch decks from unicorn companies to be released publicly, and it got a lot of media attention.Most importantly, it's a great pitch deck. It's short, and to the point, it hits all the high notes, and most importantly, it perfectly paints the picture of the business. We are going to tear this pitch deck down, slide by slide.The slide design is... Very 2000's, so we took the liberty of redesigning it using Slidebean's AI design system.About SlidebeanSlidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.#slidebean #startups #airbnbRESOURCES Source: https://slidebean.com/blog/airbnb-pitch-deck/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=airbnbpitch Airbnb Pitch Deck Template: https://slidebean.com/templates/airbnb-pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=airbnbpitch Pitch Deck Examples from Successful Startups: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-pitch-deck-examples?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=airbnbpitch Check more Pitch Deck Examples: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-pitch-deck-examples?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=airbnbpitchFollow us Twitter: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebean Facebook: http://facebook.com/slidebeanCaya Twitter: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. --------- Keywords: digital transformation, tech entrepreneurship, startup journey

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The Secret Behind Samsung's $1 Trillion Valuation | Sidebean

Sat, 09 May 2026 00:39:35 -0000

The Secret Behind Samsung's $1 Trillion Valuation

Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society.

It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success.

They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.

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Apple is secretly trying to escape TSMC | Sidebean

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:39:13 -0000

Apple is secretly trying to escape TSMC

Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society.

It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success.

They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.

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The Uber Pitch Deck Used to Raise Funding - Pitch deck template included | Sidebean

Thu, 07 May 2026 23:42:00 -0000

The Uber Pitch Deck Used to Raise Funding - Pitch deck template included►Need a Pitch Deck: https://www.slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=uberFind Uber and more pitch deck templates here: https://slidebean.com/presentation-templates/startups?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=uberThis is the pitch deck that Uber used to raise their first round of funding, back in 2008. It's a fantastic example of a perfectly defined problem/solution combination: so obvious it's surprising nobody else saw it before them.Ideas are worthless without execution... But well, this was a multi-billion dollar idea.Now the slides certainly look very 2008. Or very 1999. Anyway, we took the liberty of running them through our AI presentation design tool, so you don't have to endure Arial.-- Thank you for watching this video. We really hope you found it useful. Give us a like if you found this useful and let us know in the comments what you think. ► Subscribe to our Channel Here http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean📷 FILMING EQUIPMENT-Camera Sony a7 III: https://amzn.to/2Mk1Nzb -Rode Lavalier Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/2oQqx9k -Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/2BjcxYA -Tripod: https://amzn.to/2OZjtlL -Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/2VL70TU-- About Us: Slidebean is a pitch deck creation tool with hundreds of templates available to use as a starting point. Thousands of companies have used our platform to pitch investors and raise capital.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/caya.photo/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cayaphotoTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ----- Keywords: startup success, business innovation, tech entrepreneurship, startup failures

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Startup Mistakes that almost put Slidebean out of business | Sidebean

Wed, 06 May 2026 18:12:00 -0000

Startup Mistakes that almost put Slidebean out of businessReady to scale your business successfully? Here’s how Slidebean can help you scale your business: ► Build your Go to Market strategy ► Presentations & Frameworks to set a culture of performance ► Deals on recommended tools for like Recurring, Justworks, and Brex & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/scale-my-businessAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startupmistakes Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startupmistakesStartup Mistakes:Slidebean is my third startup. The other two failed and left me with a sad face and a few thousand dollars in debt. In this video, I talk about the startup mistakes I made, the hard lessons I had to learn, and how they translated into the success of this new company.I'll be talking about three specific mistakes in this video,On my first company, 00:40 1- Outsourcing the developmentOn my second company, 02:06 2- Undefined terms that led me to owe $15,000Finally, on Slidebean, 04:53 3- business model iterations While this didn't kill the company, it was a very close call.-- About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebeanTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------------ Keywords: openai, business podcast, technology news, artificial intelligence, startup analysis, tech business

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Presentation Design Examples: Canva Pitch Deck redesigned by Slidebean | Sidebean

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:42:00 -0000

Presentation Design Examples: Canva Pitch Deck redesigned by Slidebean❯ Need some help with your Pitch Deck?: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=canva 📣 Our Youtube subscribers get a 10% off in our Design Services: ► https://checkout.slidebean.com/community?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=canvaCanva has become a true unicorn in the startup community, with more than 300 thousand paying customers worldwide. But the rise of Canva to unicorn status didn’t happen overnight, and it took its founders more than 4 years to even launch the first versions of the tool that we know today.So with this in mind, let’s dig deep into their pitch deck. See what it can teach us, and how we reimagined their slides!Read the full article here: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-canva-pitch-deck-redesign-- Thank you for watching this video. We really hope you found it useful. Give us a like if you found this useful and let us know in the comments what you think. ► Subscribe to our Channel Here http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean📷 FILMING EQUIPMENT-Camera Sony a7 III: https://amzn.to/2Mk1Nzb -Rode Lavalier Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/2oQqx9k -Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/2BjcxYA -Tripod: https://amzn.to/2OZjtlL -Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/2VL70TU-- About Us: Slidebean is a pitch deck creation tool with hundreds of templates available to use as a starting point. Thousands of companies have used our platform to pitch to investors and raise capital.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebeanTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. -------------- Keywords: artificial intelligence, tech trends, tech startups, startup stories, tech society, tech analysis

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Spotify Pitch Deck: startup pitch deck design and teardown | Sidebean

Mon, 04 May 2026 07:12:00 -0000

Spotify Pitch Deck: startup pitch deck design and teardownWe don't just make videos. Slidebean helps founders navigate Fundraising: The Slidebean Platform ► https://slidebean.com/accelerateToday we’re gonna be looking at the slides of a Swedish company most of you have heard of, probably even used recently: Spotify.The presentation we redesigned is not really an investor pitch deck per se. These slides were created by one of Spotify’s early developers, Jon Aslund, who joined the company in 2006. They were meant to recruit people for their team, pitching top talent at local universities back in Sweden.For the most part, this presentation is a regular pitch deck. At least up until the middle of its staggering 70 slides! After slide 35, the presentation becomes pretty technical, given the fact that this was addressed to computer software engineers.-- Thank you for watching this video. We really hope you found it useful. Give us a like if you found this useful and let us know in the comments what you think. #spotify #pitchdeck #startups #design ► Subscribe to our Channel Here http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean📷 FILMING EQUIPMENT -Camera Sony a7 III: https://amzn.to/2Mk1Nzb -Rode Lavalier Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/2oQqx9k -Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/2BjcxYA -Tripod: https://amzn.to/2OZjtlL -Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/2VL70TU--Follow us Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebeanCaya Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. -------------- Keywords: ai development, business innovation, business strategy, artificial intelligence, tech entrepreneurship, startup stories

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How to Grow a Small Business: growth marketing for startups (Part I) | Sidebean

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:42:00 -0000

How to Grow a Small Business: growth marketing for startups (Part I)Picking the right marketing strategy when you’re starting up can be the difference between success and failure. Slidebean is here to help ► Lessons on detailing the most effective strategies at each stage of your business. ► Our lessons also warn you about marketing traps that many entrepreneurs fall into. ► Frameworks & templates to build your perfect Go to market strategy ► 1 on 1 time with experts to validate your strategy & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/get-customersAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=grow_i Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=grow_i--In this video, we cover: -Growth at the early stages: 02:11 - Growth = Product: 02:27 - Do not Hire an Agency: 02:54 - Growth Costs are not an Expense: 03:27 - Be prepared to spend money: 04:08-Unit economics: 05:35 - CAC: Cost of Acquisition 05:46 - Cost per Sign Up or cost per Download: 06:09 - Lifetime Value: 06:21-Basic Growth Tactics: 07:30 -The Growth Marketing or Growth Hacking mindset: 09:39Resources ► Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth: https://amzn.to/2lkVLnk Slidebean Presentation Service 📣 Our Youtube subscribers get a 10% off in our Design Services: https://checkout.slidebean.com/community?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=grow_i&utm_medium=descriptionAbout Slidebean: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.#smallbusiness #GrowthMarketing #startupsFollow us Twitter: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebean Facebook: http://facebook.com/slidebeanFollow Caya Twitter: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------- Keywords: startup success, ai ethics, startup insights, startup analysis

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How to Write an Elevator Pitch with Examples (Airbnb, WeWork, Slack) | Sidebean

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:12:00 -0000

How to Write an Elevator Pitch with Examples (Airbnb, WeWork, Slack)Are you looking to create, or improve, your pitch deck? Slidebean can help you: ► Make your pitch deck stand out by using our Pitch Deck Builder. Our automated tool will help you craft your story. ► Create your pitch deck using our templates from successful venture-backed startups such as Uber, Peloton, and Airbnb. ► Or our team of experts will help you write and design your pitch deck, and build the financial model for your startup. Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/pitchdecktime► Airbnb pitch deck: teardown and redesign: http://bit.ly/2neZCDr ► Startup financial model: full Slidebean earnings and expenses: http://bit.ly/2AGgWV5 ► Vesting, Salaries and other early founder agreements: http://bit.ly/31MM1T4 ► Should you raise money or bootstrap?: http://bit.ly/2pBKQaD ► Are you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=elevatorpitch ► Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=elevatorpitch--What is an elevator pitch?It's a short description of an idea, product, or company. It's meant to be shorter than an elevator ride, meaning, 30 seconds or less.The concept also applies to pitching yourself, as an individual, to introduce yourself and or land a job- but we'll be focusing on the company/startup version of this.So- an elevator pitch should be enough to explain your startup idea and leave the investor curious for more.--About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/caya.photo/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cayaphoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caya.photo/Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. --- Keywords: tech society, startup podcast, tech entrepreneurship, technology news, startup stories, tech impact, startup analysis, tech documentary

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Startup Questions: Starting a Business, Startup KPIs and Product development | Sidebean

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:42:00 -0000

Startup Questions: Starting a Business, Startup KPIs and Product developmentReady to validate your startup business idea? Slidebean can help validate your business idea with our: ► Lean Validation Board Template and other tools ► Startup Business Validation Lessons ► Startup Community Events & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/validate-my-businessAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startupquestions Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startupquestionsWe bring you our third Q&A video. Week after week, we get dozens of questions from people interested in learning more about the topics we cover: from starting a business to measuring the right KPIs. In this video, we choose some of the most frequently asked questions and answer them.Video Questions:1- Why did you build the AI solution? 00:23 2- What statistics a Startup should Track? 01:24 3- Doing everything alone. What's the best way to approach this in pitching? 02:30 4- What is your best advice or recommendation for founders who are working with an agency helping develop an app and launch it to the market? 03:39Thank you for watching this video. We really hope you found it useful. Give us a like if you found this useful and let us know in the comments what you think. #startups #StartingaBusiness-- ► Subscribe to our Channel Here http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean ► How to Find a CoFounder: Starting a Business as a solo founder: http://bit.ly/2LYCMtg-- About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/caya.photo/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cayaphotoTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------------ Keywords: tech entrepreneurship, technology news, venture capital, tech commentary, digital transformation

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Are Startup Accelerators Worth It? | Sidebean

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:12:00 -0000

Are Startup Accelerators Worth It?Are you raising capital for your startup? Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Let us help you: ► Build the Perfect Pitch Deck and Financial Model ► Find & connect with the right Investors ► Stay on top of Accelerator deadlines and participate in Demo Days & more... Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/startup-venture-capitalAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=accelerators-worthit Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=accelerators-worthit--In this video, we are going to look into: What startup accelerators are, choosing a program that is worth it for you (or deciding if you should skip them altogether), and finally how to get in. This video was NOT sponsored by Startup Chile, DreamIt Ventures, or 500 Startups. Not directly, at least. But all three of them invested in Slidebean and helped us get our company to where it is today.› What is a Startup Accelerator? 00:37 › Choosing a Startup Accelerator Program - Startup Chile: 02:35 - DreamIt: 03:52 - 500 Startups: 05:37 -Platinum Accelerators (Ycombinator): 07:40 › How to Get in - Elizabeth Yin Interview 08:14 › Q&A: 10:46#startups #accelerators #fundraising-- About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ---------- Keywords: business strategy, startup analysis, ai news, startup success, ai podcast, tech startups, tech trends, startup insights

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How to Make a Killer Startup Pitch Deck? | Sidebean

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:42:00 -0000

How to Make a Killer Startup Pitch Deck?Are you looking to create, or improve, your pitch deck? Slidebean can help you: ► Make your pitch deck stand out by using our Pitch Deck Builder. Our automated tool will help you craft your story. ► Create your pitch deck using our templates from successful venture-backed startups such as Uber, Peloton, and Airbnb. ► Or our team of experts will help you write and design your pitch deck, and build the financial model for your startup. Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/pitchdecktimeAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=killer-pitch-deck Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=killer-pitch-deck--In this video, we are going to cover writing a first investor pitch deck presentation. From calculating your market to figuring out your go-to-market strategy, financials, etc... And how to translate them into writing in the format that investors expect.The first challenge here is, that a pitch deck is a tool to paint a quick and exciting picture of a business opportunity. Sometimes that idea is not fully formed, or sometimes the founders haven't had the chance to sit down and figure out some key business components.The point is, that by solving your pitch deck, you are solving many strategic decisions about your business.#pitchdeck #startups #fundraising0:00 Writing a first investor pitch deck 0:29 Solving your Startup Pitch Deck 1:16 How to write a pitch deck 3:41 Problem/Solution Section 5:39 Product section 7:08 Go-to-Market section 9:34 Competitor Section 10:19 Team Section 11:34 Financials Section 12:18 The Ask► Pitch Deck Examples: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-pitch-deck-examples?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=killer-pitch-deck-- About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebeanFollow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ---- Keywords: ai news, business podcast, startup insights, startup failures, tech impact, openai

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What ACTUALLY happened with WeWork? - Company Forensics | Sidebean

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:12:00 -0000

What ACTUALLY happened with WeWork? - Company Forensics- We don't just make videos. Try our presentation app for free! ► https://slidebean.com/youtube - More Forensics episodes ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcUxlFpDgOU&list=PLnhdsL4kFmVYFpR-gVUhvDGlwsKpXtfU6What happened to WeWork?If you are in the startup world, you must know about WeWork. Chances are you are actually sitting in one, right now.Officially the 'We Company' was founded in 2010 and VERY QUICKLY expanded to 836 locations (as of this writing), 15,000 employees, and over half a million members.It's the bright and classic startup Unicorn story. Except it isn't.In mid- 2019, the company filed the documentation to prepare for an IPO (Initial Public Offering), that is, to begin trading in the stock market. This required them to publish their so-far secret financials.Once the world had a look at their numbers, everyone quickly realized that the company founder and CEO, Adam Newman, had been selling smoke and mirrors. The company was not only far, far from being profitable, but Adam had been living an eccentric executive life that was costing the company millions.The CEO was ousted. The valuation of the company went from a shocking $75B to an estimated $8B or less, and SoftBank, their lead investor, is preparing to rescue/acquire/take control of the company to save it from oblivion.In this video, we are going to dig into the We Company story, their rise, and downfall, and of course, what lessons we can learn from them.This is a new series we call- Startup Forensics.#wework #startups 01:35 History of WeWork 04:31 Tech vs.Non-Tech Companies 07:42 The Downfall Want Caya to wear your Startup T-Shirt in the next video? Send it to us!: http://bit.ly/2MJRxAM ► Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel here! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean ► Read the article: http://bit.ly/2r4FhCK --Thank you for watching this video. We really hope you found it useful. Give us a like if you found this useful and let us know in the comments what you think.--- About Us: Slidebean is a pitch deck creation tool with hundreds of templates available to use as a starting point. Thousands of companies have used our platform to pitch investors and raise capital.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebeanFollow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. --------- Keywords: tech industry, ai ethics, startup stories, openai, startup funding, tech startups, tech society

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Yik Yak: a deadly combination | Sidebean

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:42:00 -0000

Yik Yak: a deadly combination► Start with the right foot. Let us design your pitch deck. : https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck ► Sign Up for Slidebean- 1 free months for the first 25 users: http://bit.ly/2KkRsltAnonymous messages and local context were the perfect mix to make the popular social network, YikYak, come to life in 2013. They were also the poison to kill it and to write on its tombstone the epitaph of: died too young and too soon.The social network devised by two young roommates at Furman University in South Carolina - yes, Facebook-style - went from popular to irrelevant. Brooks Buffington and Tyler Droll managed to sneak YikYak into the top 10 social media apps in the Apple App Store, shortly after its debut.The idea of expressing their thoughts, without showing their name and allowing other users to read it 2.4 kilometers around, conquered young people from hundreds of university campuses in the United States. The magic not only dazzled the students, but also the investors who, in three rounds, granted $73.5 million in venture capital to Buffington and Droll. Not bad, right?But it was a matter of time. Anonymity, which affects everything it touches, turned the social network into a catalog of cyberbullying and sexist, racist and hateful comments. Did the formula for disaster grow as the app did? How is it that a startup valued at $ 400 million could not stop its fall? The attempt was made, but unfortunately, it was too late.This is Startup Forensics: Yik Yak.#YikYak #Startups #Caya 1:34 Case introduction 3:40 More muscle than their competitors 4:41 When did the ship start sinking? 7:12 What happened to them? Want Caya to wear your Startup T-Shirt in the next video? Send it to us!: http://bit.ly/2MJRxAM ► Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel here! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean ► Read the article: http://bit.ly/2Ethu2s📷 FILMING EQUIPMENT-Camera Sony a7 III: https://amzn.to/2Mk1Nzb -Rode Lavalier Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/2oQqx9k -Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/2BjcxYA -Tripod: https://amzn.to/2OZjtlL -Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/2VL70TU-- About Us: Slidebean is a pitch deck creation tool with hundreds of templates available to use as a starting point. Thousands of companies have used our platform to pitch investors and raise capital.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. --------- Keywords: ai development, ai ethics, digital transformation, tech trends, startup funding

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How to Grow a Small Business: growth marketing for startups (Part II) | Sidebean

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:12:00 -0000

How to Grow a Small Business: growth marketing for startups (Part II)Ready to scale your business successfully? Here’s how Slidebean can help you scale your business: ► Build your Go to Market strategy ► Presentations & Frameworks to set a culture of performance ► Deals on recommended tools for like Recurring, Justworks, and Brex & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/scale-my-businessAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=grow-part2 Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=grow-part2Today we are going to talk about startup growth. This is part two of our growth video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2rpBhMY0ysThe reason I know any of this is because I'm the CEO of a company called Slidebean, and for our first few years, I handled most of our initial marketing experiments.In our last video, we talked about the 19 growth channels available in the world, so in this episode, I am going to talk about the ones that we've tried, the ones that failed, and the ones that worked.This is how to grow a small business, part II. Big disclaimer, these tactics apply to our particular case: a SaaS company with a presentation design product that saves (a tremendous amount) of time.These might or might not apply to you, but hopefully, they can give you some ideas.#startups #Smallbusiness #marketing-- About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/caya.photo/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/cayaphoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caya.photo/Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ----------- Keywords: tech commentary, business podcast, tech analysis, startup failures

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What happened to Pebble Watch? | Sidebean

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:12:00 -0000

What happened to Pebble Watch?► Start with the right foot! Let us design your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=pebble► Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtube --It was the next great smartwatch. And then it wasn’t.In 2012, it became the most successful Kickstarter campaign at the time. $10 MILLION PLEDGED. The wearable technology market was at the gates of booming and the product was promising. Hopes were high and the fever seemed to catch on.By the beginning of 2013, the products began shipping and by 2014, over 400 000 units were sold. By 2016, that number was already two million units.But it’s 2019 and, chances are, most people don’t know what a Pebble Watch is.Pebble smartwatch was ready to take the world by storm with its line of smartwatches. And, for a very short period, it did.But production issues and, most importantly, wrong decisions meant that just four years after its launch, the Pebble Watch and its company, Pebble, sold all their assets and ceased to exist.#pebble #slidebean #startupforensics 00:00 - Case introduction 5:50 - The problems with investment 9:00 - The acquisition and demise Want Caya to wear your Startup T-Shirt in the next video? Send it to us!: http://bit.ly/2MJRxAM ► Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel here! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean ► Read the article: http://bit.ly/35Cewod-- Thank you for watching this video. We really hope you find it useful. Give us a like and let us know in the comments what you think.---- About Us: Slidebean is a pitch deck creation tool with hundreds of templates available to use as a starting point. Thousands of companies have used our platform to pitch investors and raise capital.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_here📷 FILMING EQUIPMENT-Camera Sony a7 III: https://amzn.to/2Mk1Nzb -Rode Lavalier Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/2oQqx9k -Teleprompter: https://amzn.to/2BjcxYA -Tripod: https://amzn.to/2OZjtlL -Lighting Kit: https://amzn.to/2VL70TUTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------- Keywords: tech analysis, tech documentary, startup funding, ai development, tech impact, tech industry, tech business

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The Painful Death of BlackBerry | Sidebean

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:42:00 -0000

The Painful Death of BlackBerry► Start with the right foot! Let us design your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=blackberry ► Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtube--Welcome to a new episode of Company Forensics! The reasons why BlackBerrys failed staying as the coolest communication devices aren’t exclusive to them. When one of the biggest phone companies plummets to oblivion, it’s worth analyzing. Find out the story here!00:00 Intro 00:59 how BlackBerry was born 03:55 BlackBerry Growth and Expansion 05:49 BlackBerry Tipping point 09:34 BalckBerry Demise and turnaround#startupforensics #Blackberry #startupmistakes Script: Bernardo Montes de Oca Animation: Elena Solís Want Caya to wear your Startup T-Shirt in the next video? Send it to us!: http://bit.ly/2MJRxAM ► Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel here! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=slidebean ► Read the article: https://slidebean.com/blog/startup-forensics-what-happened-to-blackberry?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=blackberry Thank you for watching this video. We really hope you find it useful. Give us a like and let us know in the comments what you think.---- About Us: Slidebean is a pitch deck creation tool with hundreds of templates available to use as a starting point. Thousands of companies have used our platform to pitch investors and raise capital.---- Follow Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------------- Keywords: startup podcast, tech startups, tech impact, artificial intelligence, tech commentary, business strategy, ai podcast, startup stories

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How Facebook killed MySpace | Sidebean

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:12:00 -0000

How Facebook killed MySpace

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Why MySpace Failed?

If you were a teenager in the early 2000s, you will remember that there was a site that transformed the concept of social network and became a Web 2.0 banner, in which people stopped, forever, from being passive subjects of information.

It was MySpace, a platform founded in 2003 that freed users from creating a web page, to offer them in return, a profile to which they could print their personality, add friends, photos, music, and their favorite videos.

Quickly, the social network founded by Tom Anderson and Chris DeWolfe showed its genuine musical vocation and it even became the platform that catapulted careers of bands like the Arctic Monkeys.

The News Corp company, owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch sniffed the success and decided to buy MySpace in 2005 for $580MM. Although six years later he would sell it for only $35MM.

On its way to success, the site surpassed platforms like Google and Yahoo in traffic and attracted five million new members every month.

However, the lack of evolution and vision of its new owners (because it changed hands several times) allowed other competitors to arrive and snatch its reign, turning it into a ghost town that, believe it or not, exists or subsists, until the date.

This is Startup Forensics: MySpace

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Startup Resources: Our Top 3 Startup Tools for Financials | Sidebean

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:42:00 -0000

Startup Resources: Our Top 3 Startup Tools for FinancialsReady to scale your business successfully? Here’s how Slidebean can help you scale your business: ► Build your Go to Market strategy ► Presentations & Frameworks to set a culture of performance ► Deals on recommended tools for like Recurring, Justworks, and Brex & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/scale-my-businessAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=top3financetools Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=top3financetools Download our financial model template ► https://slidebean.com/financial-model-template-for-startups?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=top3financetoolsDOWNLOAD OUR FINANCIAL MODEL TEMPLATE: https://slidebean.com/docs/financial-model-templateStartup Financial ResourcesEvery month we spend around $20,000 in SaaS products. Our landing pages, our servers, our accounting- you know, the stuff you need to run a business.Many of the services we use, we adopted when they were an early-stage company. They've not only become a fundamental part of our business and our operations but growing with them; oftentimes, they are also our role model.I figured we could share some of those platforms, which I expect other startups and small businesses will also find useful.The big disclaimer here is that this is not a paid video. We pay these companies, not the other way around. We are highlighting them because we believe you'll find them useful, not because they paid us to do so. We are also not afraid to tell you where they suck.These are our top 3 Startup Tools for Financials: Accounting and Taxes: 1:10 - Indinero: 1:20 https://slidebean.com/indinero - Brex: 2:51 https://slidebean.com/brex - Stripe: 4:00 https://stripe.com/ Bonus Tool: - Our Financial Model: 4:59#slidebean #startups #StartupResources---- Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Caya: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/caya.photo/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cayaphoto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caya.photo/--About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. ---- Keywords: startup failures, tech industry, venture capital, tech trends, business podcast, artificial intelligence, ai ethics

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Juicero: the $400 juicer that couldn't make juice | Sidebean

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:12:00 -0000

Juicero: the $400 juicer that couldn't make juiceSlidebean helps you navigate fundraising ► https://yt.slidebean.com/kul --What happened to Juicero?Can 60 seconds end a unicorn that managed to raise $120 million? If you ask Doug Evans, founder of Juicero, he will say yes.This is Company Forensics: Juicero.--00:00 Intro 1:22 The birth and launch of a new idea 6:59 Expiration date 8:50 What went wrong 9:18 What to do to avoid a similar disaster?#slidebean #startups #Juicero📱 Follow us Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebeanCaya Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/--Error: At 8:21 there's a pie chart that wants to reflect 25% but the yellow fragment of the circle is larger than a quarter of it. We will take your observation into consideration in our next videos. Thank you for noticing and for letting us know!--About Us:Slidebean lets you design professional presentations in seconds using the world's first slide design platform powered by Artificial Intelligence. By separating the content creation from the slide design, Slidebean allows users to focus on what matters most while taking care of everything else automatically.We can help with your investor pitch deck through our design services. We've helped thousands of startups raise capital by either writing and designing the deck; or by redesigning an existing presentation for them. For more information: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=juiceroTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. -------- Keywords: tech business, openai, business podcast, startup insights, digital transformation, startup failures

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Rookie startup mistakes when raising money | Sidebean

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:42:00 -0000

Rookie startup mistakes when raising moneyAre you raising capital for your startup? Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Let us help you: ► Build the Perfect Pitch Deck and Financial Model ► Find & connect with the right Investors ► Stay on top of Accelerator deadlines and participate in Demo Days & more... Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/startup-venture-capitalAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=rookiemistake Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=rookiemistake--We deal with thousands of companies in the process of fundraising. Last year, I spoke to over 1,000 founders, and I've set a personal goal to beat that this year.These companies mostly come to me for office hours, and most of the time, their questions revolve around fundraising. One thousand people are enough to detect some patterns: the mistakes these companies are making when approaching their fundraising.5 Startup mistakes when finding investors:- Fundraising to hire the essential team - 0:37 - Requesting an NDA - 2:06 - Approaching the wrong kind of investors - 2:48 - Trying to raise too much money - 4:10 - Showing that you’re desperate - 4:36#slidebean #startups #fundraising #startupmistakes--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean📰 Read the article: http://slidebean.com/blog/startups-startup-mistakes-when-finding-investors?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-content--About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------ Keywords: tech business, startup success, venture capital, startup podcast, tech analysis, tech trends, startup funding, business podcast

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Startup Funding Explained - Incorporation and First Investor (Part 1) | Sidebean

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:42:00 -0000

Startup Funding Explained - Incorporation and First Investor (Part 1)Make the most of your startup incorporation with Slidebean. We can help you: ► Video Lessons helping you weigh our the pros and cons of incorporating in different locations ► Exclusive deals at our incorporation partners ► Answer any incorporation questions through our expert network & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: https://youtube.slidebean.com/incorporate-my-businessAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startupfundingexplained1 Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startupfundingexplained1--Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B. Convertible Notes vs. Priced Rounds. Common vs Preferred Shares vs. Stock Options. The fundraising process for a startup requires a crash course on some terminology that you've probably never heard of. There's no evil corporation making it confusing on purpose, you know, like banks and credit cards. This is just a complex topic that requires an understanding of some legal and financial terminology. When companies have such vast potential, and when you deal with such large sums of money, everyone wants protection to make sure their time or their cash investments are safe. So- to better explain all of this, we are going to tell the story of a startup company, from funding to IPO.Starting the company - 0:53 Company Valuation - 3:11 Company incorporation - 4:20 Vesting - 6:39📹Recommended videos:When to incorporate a business in the U.S.? Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAo8ZkJB1gM Founder Salary and Vesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afI25nIf9q0📰 Read the article: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-startup-funding-explained-part-1?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-contentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebeanAbout Slidebean: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------------ Keywords: tech analysis, venture capital, ai news, startup funding, tech entrepreneurship, ai ethics, ai podcast

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Juicero: the $400 juicer that couldn't make juice | Sidebean

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:12:00 -0000

Juicero: the $400 juicer that couldn't make juiceSlidebean helps you navigate fundraising ► https://yt.slidebean.com/kul --What happened to Juicero?Can 60 seconds end a unicorn that managed to raise $120 million? If you ask Doug Evans, founder of Juicero, he will say yes.This is Company Forensics: Juicero.--00:00 Intro 1:22 The birth and launch of a new idea 6:59 Expiration date 8:50 What went wrong 9:18 What to do to avoid a similar disaster?#slidebean #startups #Juicero📱 Follow us Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebeanCaya Twitter aka X: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/--Error: At 8:21 there's a pie chart that wants to reflect 25% but the yellow fragment of the circle is larger than a quarter of it. We will take your observation into consideration in our next videos. Thank you for noticing and for letting us know!--About Us:Slidebean lets you design professional presentations in seconds using the world's first slide design platform powered by Artificial Intelligence. By separating the content creation from the slide design, Slidebean allows users to focus on what matters most while taking care of everything else automatically.We can help with your investor pitch deck through our design services. We've helped thousands of startups raise capital by either writing and designing the deck; or by redesigning an existing presentation for them. For more information: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=juiceroTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. -------------- Keywords: tech analysis, ai news, startup journey, tech society

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Rookie startup mistakes when raising money | Sidebean

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:42:00 -0000

Rookie startup mistakes when raising moneyAre you raising capital for your startup? Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Let us help you: ► Build the Perfect Pitch Deck and Financial Model ► Find & connect with the right Investors ► Stay on top of Accelerator deadlines and participate in Demo Days & more... Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/startup-venture-capitalAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=rookiemistake Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=rookiemistake--We deal with thousands of companies in the process of fundraising. Last year, I spoke to over 1,000 founders, and I've set a personal goal to beat that this year.These companies mostly come to me for office hours, and most of the time, their questions revolve around fundraising. One thousand people are enough to detect some patterns: the mistakes these companies are making when approaching their fundraising.5 Startup mistakes when finding investors:- Fundraising to hire the essential team - 0:37 - Requesting an NDA - 2:06 - Approaching the wrong kind of investors - 2:48 - Trying to raise too much money - 4:10 - Showing that you’re desperate - 4:36#slidebean #startups #fundraising #startupmistakes--Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean📰 Read the article: http://slidebean.com/blog/startups-startup-mistakes-when-finding-investors?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-content--About Us: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------- Keywords: business podcast, ai development, tech business, startup stories, venture capital, tech startups, tech industry

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Startup Funding Explained - Incorporation and First Investor (Part 1) | Sidebean

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:42:00 -0000

Startup Funding Explained - Incorporation and First Investor (Part 1)Make the most of your startup incorporation with Slidebean. We can help you: ► Video Lessons helping you weigh our the pros and cons of incorporating in different locations ► Exclusive deals at our incorporation partners ► Answer any incorporation questions through our expert network & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: https://youtube.slidebean.com/incorporate-my-businessAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startupfundingexplained1 Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startupfundingexplained1--Seed, Post-Seed, Series A, Series B. Convertible Notes vs. Priced Rounds. Common vs Preferred Shares vs. Stock Options. The fundraising process for a startup requires a crash course on some terminology that you've probably never heard of. There's no evil corporation making it confusing on purpose, you know, like banks and credit cards. This is just a complex topic that requires an understanding of some legal and financial terminology. When companies have such vast potential, and when you deal with such large sums of money, everyone wants protection to make sure their time or their cash investments are safe. So- to better explain all of this, we are going to tell the story of a startup company, from funding to IPO.Starting the company - 0:53 Company Valuation - 3:11 Company incorporation - 4:20 Vesting - 6:39📹Recommended videos:When to incorporate a business in the U.S.? Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAo8ZkJB1gM Founder Salary and Vesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afI25nIf9q0📰 Read the article: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-startup-funding-explained-part-1?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-contentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebeanAbout Slidebean: Slidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------------- Keywords: business podcast, startup failures, openai

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What Happened to Shyp? - Startup Forensics | Sidebean

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:12:00 -0000

What Happened to Shyp? - Startup Forensics► Start with the right foot! Let us design your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=startupfunding ► Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtubeLet’s say you wanted to ship something to the other side of the country, and you didn’t want to look for a box big enough, or queue at the post office. None of that. You just wanted to have someone come and pick up your package, from the comfort of your home. Well, Shyp did just that. Their motto was genius: “we’ll take it from here”. It was easy: all you needed to do was take a picture of the item or items you wanted to be shipped, upload them through the app, and a person would come and pick it up. And the best part was the price: just $5! Business boomed in California. People even called it the Uber of deliveries. Then it expanded to New York and Chicago, where…it didn’t fair out so well. And in the span of just five years, Shyp “sank”. When we analyze it, we realize Shyp left us very valuable lessons.3:46 - Its early success. 5:48 - Was it too good to be true? 7:25 - Too little, too late 10:00 - The future of on-demand businesses#slidebean #startups #Shyp #startupforensicsDid you like this video?🔔 Hit those “subscribe” and ring bell buttons, and leave your comments: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 👾 Join our Discord server for weekly live interactions: https://slidebean.com/live 👕 Want Caya to wear your Startup T-Shirt in the next video? Send it to us: http://bit.ly/2MJRxAM📱 Follow us on social media!---- Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_here📰 Read the article: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-startup-funding-explained-part-1?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-content📹Recommended videos:When to incorporate a business in the U.S.? Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAo8ZkJB1gM Founder Salary and Vesting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afI25nIf9q0--About Us:Slidebean lets you design professional presentations in seconds using the world's first slide design platform powered by Artificial Intelligence. By separating the content creation from the slide design, Slidebean allows users to focus on what matters most while taking care of everything else automatically.We can help with your investor pitch deck through our design services. We've helped thousands of startups raise capital by either writing and designing the deck; or by redesigning an existing presentation for them. For more information: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content&utm_term=startupfundingTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. --------------- Keywords: startup failures, openai, venture capital, ai ethics, tech trends

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Ouya: the $33 million Kickstarter FAIL | Sidebean

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:42:00 -0000

Ouya: the $33 million Kickstarter FAIL► Start with the right foot! Let us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/founders-edition?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content► Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtubeWhat happened to Ouya Game Console?Ouya, a video game console the size of a Rubik's cube wanted to achieve something from its conception. They wanted to open the last closed platform, television.It was also set to raise $950,000, in the Kickstarter crowdfunding site and exceeded that goal without problems. In its first two days of the campaign, it raised two million dollars and finally obtained $8.5MM, for its development.The console arrived at the market with the JellyBean version of Android as its operating system. Part of its appeal was that users could root it at will without losing the warranty.The passion for video games of Julie Uhrman, founder and CEO of Ouya, led her to play on various platforms, but she always wanted to return to one: TV. That's why she decided to promote this initiative.The project was born in 2012, but the console was a commercial fiasco. In 2015, it was acquired by the video game company Razer and survived until June 2019, when that company decided to end it.What happened? This is Company Forensics: Ouya.#slidebean #startups #OuyaHow was this console? - 3:48 Competition - 5:22 Allies - 7:28 What went wrong for this console? - 9:26Did you like this video?🔔 Hit those “subscribe” and ring bell buttons, and leave your comments: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 👾 Join our Discord server for weekly live interactions: https://slidebean.com/live 👕 Want Caya to wear your Startup T-Shirt in the next video? Send it to us: http://bit.ly/2MJRxAM📱 Follow us on social media!---- Slidebean: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/slidebean---- Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. -------------- Keywords: tech trends, business strategy, tech entrepreneurship, ai news, startup analysis, tech society, startup podcast

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How to calculate Total Addressable Market (TAM) - Startups 101 | Sidebean

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:12:00 -0000

How to calculate Total Addressable Market (TAM) - Startups 101Our team at Slidebean can help you scale your Startup ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/TAM Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/TAM-news--What is the Total Addressable Market, and How to Calculate it -In this episode, we break down basic definitions such as TAM, what are the most common mistakes made while calculating and presenting this to investors, and how to estimate it properly. Steve will also demonstrate the simple formula that applies to every startup, no matter what the industry is.#slidebean #startups #TAMCheck DreamIt's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/DreamItVentures Follow Steve Barsh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebarsh/--About SlidebeanSlidebean is a platform for founders to scale their startups. Our platform offers everything you need to build your startup, your pitch deck, set up your company, and start gaining traction. Our team of experts can also help you write and design your pitch deck and build the financial model for your startup.--Follow us Twitter: http://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: http://instagram.com/slidebean Facebook: http://facebook.com/slidebeanCaya Twitter: http://twitter.com/cayahere LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caya/Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ----------- Keywords: ai podcast, business podcast, tech society, ai news, tech commentary

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HQ Trivia's failed mutiny against their CEO | Sidebean

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:42:00 -0000

HQ Trivia's failed mutiny against their CEO- Let us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/founders-edition?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content - Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtubeIn this episode, we cover HQ Trivia. A mix of bad business decisions, a peculiar personality, a product that was too good to be true; and a flawed business model. Find out why HQ Trivia, a seemingly innocent game in which players earned money by answering general culture questions, against the clock, failed tremendously. #slidebean #startupsSubscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 Live Q&A on Discord - https://slidebean.com/live Send your T-Shirt to Caya - http://bit.ly/2MJRxAM Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereRecommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8Slidebean’s Social Media: Facebook: https://facebook.com/slidebean Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Instagram: https://instagram.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean----Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. -------- Keywords: startup podcast, openai, startup funding, startup analysis

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What Happened to Google Glass? | Sidebean

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:12:00 -0000

What Happened to Google Glass?- Let us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content - Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtubeWhat happened to Google Glass?The year 2012 saw the release of Google Glass: A gadget in the style of an invention you might have seen previously on any Mission Impossible movie. Its primary aim was to bring you the information you needed into view when you needed it, with a hands-free system for easier use. However, it caused criticism since it was announced that it was going to be available to just a small number of users at launch and that its cost was going to be $1.500. Find out more about the past and the possible future of Google Glass on this episode of Company Forensics#slidebean #startups #google---- Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 Live Q&A on Discord - https://slidebean.com/live ----Recommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8---- Slidebean’s Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebean ------------Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------- Keywords: tech analysis, tech documentary, startup success, tech impact, digital transformation, startup analysis, business strategy, business innovation

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Why do startups fail after MILLIONS of dollars? | Sidebean

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:42:00 -0000

Why do startups fail after MILLIONS of dollars?Ready to validate your startup business idea? Slidebean can help validate your business idea with our: ► Lean Validation Board Template and other tools ► Startup Business Validation Lessons ► Startup Community Events & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/validate-my-businessAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startabusiness2020 Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startabusiness2020"How does your company fail after raising $50MM?" This was a real question on one of our Company Forensics videos. For someone outside the startup ecosystem, the amounts of money these companies raise just seem obscene. Some companies (Uber, WeWork) raise BILLIONS. Even smaller companies deal with rounds in the millions of dollars, and valuations in the hundreds of millions. So why do investors pour so much money into these tech startups? Today, I'm going to tell you why.#slidebean #startups #fundraisingRecommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8Slidebean’s Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/slidebean Instagram: https://instagram.com/slidebeanCaya’s Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/caya/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/cayaphoto Twitter: https://twitter.com/caya_c137Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ---------- Keywords: startup failures, business strategy, ai news, tech commentary, startup podcast, artificial intelligence, ai development, ai podcast

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How Mission Impossible killed MoviePass | Sidebean

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:12:00 -0000

How Mission Impossible killed MoviePassWhy MoviePass failed? This episode starts with a basic problem: people love going to the cinema but it’s very expensive. And, in order to solve this, one company wanted to disrupt an entire market. MoviePass tried to change the moviegoing experience altogether, with a simple idea. For a monthly fee, subscribers could go to the cinema once a day, every day. Cheap movies every day of the month? Sounds great, right? But, ironically, too many subscribers would eventually be a bad thing. MoviePass went from being a hit to entirely collapsing, in just THREE DAYS. How? Keep watching!#slidebean #startups #moviesLet us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/founders-edition?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtubeSubscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 Live Q&A on Discord - https://slidebean.com/live Send your T-Shirt to Caya - http://bit.ly/2MJRxAMRecommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8Slidebean’s Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebeanFollow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------------ Keywords: technology news, startup insights, artificial intelligence, tech entrepreneurship, startup podcast, ai development

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The Death of Periscope and Meerkat | Sidebean

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:42:00 -0000

The Death of Periscope and MeerkatToday’s episode of Company Forensics is about live-streaming apps, something that we all take very much for granted today as we’re not impressed anymore by seeing anyone going live on social media, to broadcast whatever from their phones. Literally, whatever... Which is probably part of the problem here. Meerkat and Periscope were somehow pioneers, but now, they’re gone. Why? Watch the video to find out!#slidebean #startupsLet us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/founders-edition?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtubeSubscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 Live Q&A on Discord - https://slidebean.com/liveRecommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8Slidebean’s Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebeanCaya’s Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/caya/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/cayaphoto Twitter: https://twitter.com/caya_c137Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------ Keywords: tech analysis, business innovation, tech business, artificial intelligence, business strategy, startup funding, business podcast, tech entrepreneurship

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The North Face: from Bankruptcy to Brand Success | Sidebean

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:12:00 -0000

The North Face: from Bankruptcy to Brand SuccessIn this episode of Company Forensics, we’ll talk about one of the coolest clothing brands in the world: The North Face. It seems like the brand has existed for decades and that their high-end products last forever. And this is true. But The North Face has had a rocky history of successes and failures. The brand faced bankruptcy several times and, at one point, was rescued as part of a very, VERY cheap merger. Since then, The North Face has slowly risen to the top, where it stands today. Learn more about this brand reconstruction story in this video!Let us improve your company pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtube#slidebean #startups #thenorthfaceHow The North Face was born - 1:33 First signs of turmoil - 4:06 Another iteration, another north - 5:57 Internal chaos - 7:25 Revived, yet again - 8:59Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 Live Q&A on Discord - https://slidebean.com/live Send your T-Shirt to Caya - http://bit.ly/2MJRxAMRecommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8Slidebean’s Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebeanCaya’s Social Media: Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/caya/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/cayaphoto Twitter: https://twitter.com/caya_c137Turn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------- Keywords: technology news, ai news, ai podcast, tech society, startup analysis, tech impact

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How to start a business in 2020 | Sidebean

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:42:00 -0000

How to start a business in 2020Ready to validate your startup business idea? Slidebean can help validate your business idea with our: ► Lean Validation Board Template and other tools ► Startup Business Validation Lessons ► Startup Community Events & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/validate-my-businessAre you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startabusiness2020 Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=startabusiness20202020 caught most of us off guard. A seemingly booming economy now seems to be headed towards a recession, which will inevitably leave a lot of people unemployed across many industries. More importantly, 2020 is likely to represent one of the most essential 'resets' the economy will go through. This instability, this chaos, is a ladder; for witty entrepreneurs to find opportunities, to create or evolve their business and monetize this revolution. Thousands of jobs will be affected or disappear at all, and the world will need us to develop new ones. In this video, we are going to focus on how approaching a new business is different these days, and how to navigate the murky waters of the 2020 economy.#slidebean #startups #businessUnderstanding what kind of business you have - 1:43 Getting started - 3:14 The team - 5:29 Next steps - 7:03 Is it possible to raise capital in this financial crisis? - 8:26 Other tools when starting a business - 11:38Our free Udemy Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/starting-a-business-101/ “The Lean Startup” by Eric Ries - https://amzn.to/3dEsnPi Build your website with our templates - https://slidebean.com/sitesSubscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 Live Q&A on Discord - https://slidebean.com/live Send your T-Shirt to Caya - http://bit.ly/2MJRxAMRecommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8Slidebean’s Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/slidebeanFollow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ------------ Keywords: tech documentary, startup analysis, tech commentary, tech trends

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Who killed Toys "R" Us? Walmart or Amazon | Sidebean

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:12:00 -0000

Who killed Toys "R" Us? Walmart or Amazon- We don't just make videos. Try our presentation app for free! ► https://slidebean.com/youtube - More Forensics videos ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcUxlFpDgOU&list=PLnhdsL4kFmVYFpR-gVUhvDGlwsKpXtfU6How does the biggest toy store in the world end up in bankruptcy? It’s a question worth answering. In its 70-year history, Toys R’ Us rose from humble beginnings to become the first category killer. A company that had grown too big, died. Perhaps too big, too hungry, so it started eating itself from the inside. Watch more on this episode of Company Forensics.#slidebean #startupsToys R’ Us is born - 0:00 Success and more success - 3:04 The Category killer - 4:44 Toys R Us fall - 5:45 The nail in the coffin - 8:32Let us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/founders-edition?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtube Read the article: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-toys-r-us-closing-storyOur free Udemy Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/starting-a-business-101/ Build your website with our templates - https://slidebean.com/sitesSubscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 Startup Café on Discord - https://slidebean.com/startup-cafe Send your T-Shirt to Caya - http://bit.ly/2MJRxAMRecommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8Slidebean’s Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebeanFollow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ---- Keywords: startup failures, startup podcast, startup success, startup funding, technology news, ai news

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Who killed Toys "R" Us? Walmart or Amazon | Sidebean

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:42:00 -0000

Who killed Toys "R" Us? Walmart or Amazon- We don't just make videos. Try our presentation app for free! ► https://slidebean.com/youtube - More Forensics videos ► https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcUxlFpDgOU&list=PLnhdsL4kFmVYFpR-gVUhvDGlwsKpXtfU6How does the biggest toy store in the world end up in bankruptcy? It’s a question worth answering. In its 70-year history, Toys R’ Us rose from humble beginnings to become the first category killer. A company that had grown too big, died. Perhaps too big, too hungry, so it started eating itself from the inside. Watch more on this episode of Company Forensics.#slidebean #startupsToys R’ Us is born - 0:00 Success and more success - 3:04 The Category killer - 4:44 Toys R Us fall - 5:45 The nail in the coffin - 8:32Let us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/founders-edition?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtube Read the article: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-toys-r-us-closing-storyOur free Udemy Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/starting-a-business-101/ Build your website with our templates - https://slidebean.com/sitesSubscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4bq21IPPbpu0Qrsl7LW0sw?sub_confirmation=1 Startup Café on Discord - https://slidebean.com/startup-cafe Send your T-Shirt to Caya - http://bit.ly/2MJRxAMRecommended videos:1) How to Create a Pitch Deck for Investors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB16xgtFmco 2) Seed Funding for Startups: How to raise venture capital as an entrepreneur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RAs9Y5wwDo 3) Demo Days: How to deliver a startup pitch deck - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IO11PLB2UV8Slidebean’s Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/slidebean Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/company/slidebeanFollow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_hereTurn on notifications for the podcast & rate it a 5-star for new episodes.Sidebean makes documentaries about startups, tech, and their impact on society. It is a venture-backed company that helps other startups navigate the complicated road to success. They love to cover stories around business, startups, and tech, trying both to teach and entertain.Subscribe to Sidebean on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slidebean/ Disclaimer: This podcast is an independently produced audio adaptation of content originally shared by Sidebean. It was created by a fan who appreciates Sidebean’s thoughtful storytelling and wanted to make these ideas more accessible for audio-focused listeners. This is not an official production of Sidebean, nor is it affiliated with or endorsed by the channel. All rights to the original video content belong to Sidebean. If you are a representative of Sidebean and have any questions or requests, please feel free to reach out. ----------- Keywords: tech analysis, startup success, artificial intelligence, startup failures, tech trends

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Zoom company story: How Eric Yuan defeated Skype | Sidebean

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:12:00 -0000

Zoom company story: How Eric Yuan defeated Skype

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These are strange times and, if you are in your house (which you should be!) chances are you’ve used some sort of video call to talk with family, friends or even go to school. And, most likely, it’s been Zoom. Why is everybody using Zoom? Let’s find out how it became successful in this episode. This is the Zoom company story: How Eric Yuan defeated Skype

Why did Zoom suddenly become so successful? #slidebean #startups #zoom

Zoom vs Skype 00:00 Intro 1:01 The Origins 4:25 Zoom’s recipe for success 5:57 Is that a unicorn? 7:26 Success in turbulent times

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Why Startups should NOT write a Business Plan | Sidebean

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:42:00 -0000

Why Startups should NOT write a Business Plan

Ready to validate your startup business idea? Slidebean can help validate your business idea with our: ► Lean Validation Board Template and other tools ► Startup Business Validation Lessons ► Startup Community Events & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/validate-my-business

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A relatively common question we get revolves around business plans. A good amount of our customers asks us if we can write a business plan for them, and we always respectfully decline. In this video, we are going to look into why the business plan is an outdated way to approach starting a business, and how new frameworks like The Lean Startup are a much more effective way to build companies.

#slidebean #startups #businessplan

0:32 - Why startups should not write a business plan? 5:09 - Pitch deck vs. Business plan 6:21 - In summary...

Let us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/founders-edition?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=video-content Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtube Read the article: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-how-to-write-a-business-plan

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Google's $585 MILLION mistake | Sidebean

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:12:00 -0000

Google's $585 MILLION mistake

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--- What happened with Google+?

In this video, we’re going to remember Google Plus, Google’s most ambitious take on social media, and its somewhat inevitable downfall to death. We’ll first revisit some of Google’s previous attempts on social networks, then go over why and how Plus was born, review some of the product features and development, do the necessary confrontation with Facebook and finally get to some conclusions on the outcome.

#slidebean #startups 2:33 - Previous attempts on social networks 4:49 - Why and how Plus was born 6:52 - Product features and developments 11:09 - Confrontation with Facebook 13:36 - Conclusions on the outcome

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Startup Financial Modeling 101: Tutorial and Template | Sidebean

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:42:00 -0000

Startup Financial Modeling 101: Tutorial and Template

Download all of our Financial Model Templates here: https://slidebean.com/financial-model-template

If you're starting a business, a Financial Model is a critical tool to estimate the potential of your company. How much do you plan to charge for your product? How much do you expect you'll pay to acquire a customer? How much time do you need to finish development, and how much will those salaries cost? The sooner you know how much extra cash you'll have, the sooner you can deploy it, and the sooner you can yield results, i.e., multiply it. In the startup world, weeks can make a world of difference. So the model that we use at Slidebean, the model that made us profitable, we are making it available to the world as a free download. We’ll show you how it works in this video. #slidebean #startups #FinancialModel

0:01 - Slidebean’s learnings about the financial model 2:30 - How to create a financial model for a startup 3:38 - COGS Sheet 4:20 - Revenue 5:50 - SG&A 7:02 - Working Capital and CAPEX 8:22 - Team and Salaries 8:57 - Projections 9:49 - KPIs

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Why Motorola’s CEO cried on his first day | Sidebean

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:12:00 -0000

Why Motorola’s CEO cried on his first day

Motorola Company was a pioneer in mobile communications and helped shape entire markets with groundbreaking products. But now, it’s gone. And, yes, we can summarize this episode and say that it was a giant failing to act upon change. But we’d be lying because there’s more to it. It was the culture and management that killed Motorola.

#slidebean #startups #motorola

0:50 - Company origins 2:11 - Masters of mobile 3:39 - The rising market 4:32 - Cultural decisions 6:15 - A white elephant from space 7:46 - A razor-sharp, but short turnaround 10:07 - The collapse Let us improve your pitch deck: https://slidebean.com/founders-edition?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=video&utm_campai gn=video-content Sign Up for Slidebean - 1 month FREE: https://slidebean.com/youtube Follow Caya: https://twitter.com/cayahere and https://instagram.com/caya_here

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Boosted Boards: from flight risk to $70 million failure | Sidebean

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:42:00 -0000

Boosted Boards: from flight risk to $70 million failure

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Boosted boards are out of business: What happened? The Boosted board elevated the game. If this company had successful products, with millions in investment, a cult-like following, and even the endorsement of one of YouTube’s biggest stars, why did it fail?

#slidebean #startups #boostedboard 00:00 - Introduction 1:22 How Boosted Began 3:43 - Is that smoke? 5:10 - A new era 6:32 - Trade war, competition, and cost 7:23 - Cost cuts and downfall

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How we made $2.5M from YouTube and Google | Sidebean

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 03:12:00 -0000

How we made $2.5M from YouTube and Google

Picking the right marketing strategy when you’re starting up can be the difference between success and failure. Slidebean is here to help ► Lessons on detailing the most effective strategies at each stage of your business. ► Our lessons also warn you about marketing traps that many entrepreneurs fall into. ► Frameworks & templates to build your perfect Go to market strategy ► 1 on 1 time with experts to validate your strategy & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/get-customers

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There is no clickbait here. The backbone of our company success has been Google, and by extension, YouTube. In this video, I am going to talk about what we did to kickstart our ranking in Google search, how much money we have spent doing it, and how much money we spend today. Finally, we'll help you figure out if or when your company should attempt to do content marketing.

#slidebean #startups #contentmarketing

00:00 - Introduction 1:25 - Early stages 1:58 - Scale 3:33 - The pivot 5:08 - Nothing good ever lasts 6:44 - The content boost 8:42 - YouTube 9:52 - Why shouldn’t you do content marketing

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Our website gets around 250,000 organic visits per month. I'm excluding all paid and all social media traffic from that number; those are visits to our website that came from somebody looking for an answer in Google and stumbling upon our content.

Also, our YouTube channel is getting close to 500,000 monthly organic views. Since we started these efforts, the traffic driven to our products has generated over $2.5MM in sales! Insane.

So the potential when focusing on Google or Youtube content marketing is enormous. We are still a small brand, considering, but we get millions and millions of brand impressions every year, you could say 'for free,' thanks to our presence in Google.

But this did not come easy, or cheap. It took us years to develop it.

Read the article here: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-google-youtube-content-marketing

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How Microsoft ruined Skype | Sidebean

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 21:42:00 -0000

How Microsoft ruined Skype

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What happened to Skype?

All of a sudden, video calls have become a part of our daily lives. From university classes and business meetings to birthdays and yoga. Online is the new normal and will be for a while. Fortunately, there are plenty of options: Zoom, Meet, and Microsoft’s own Teams. But, there’s a name that seems to have disappeared. A name, mind you, that no so long ago was the go-to program for video calls.

What happened to Skype? It’s safe to say that, if all of this happened, say, in 2010, we would’ve been Skyping. But now, we’re doing anything but Skyping. What happened? We’ll tell you, in this episode of Company Forensics.

#Slidebean #Startups #Skype 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - The origins 3:59 - Stability and growth 6:43 - The new era 9:30 - It’s the end of Skype as we know it

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How to estimate the revenue model of an eCommerce Business | Sidebean

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:12:00 -0000

How to estimate the revenue model of an eCommerce Business

Download our Financial Model: https://youtube.slidebean.com/ecommerce-revenue We help you create awesome presentations. Check us out: https://slidebean.com Other financial model videos: Financial modeling 101 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5jz07nU0k4 Financial model for subscription businesses - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhlELqo7Qxg Slidebean’s financial model: Actual earnings and expenses - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD8A7eX26VA

For this video, I am going to show you how to estimate the business revenue model for an eCommerce platform with our financial model template. We’ll understand how a financial model works and we will go over all the sheets that you will need to complete. What is absolutely vital for any model is what drives your revenue, and this model will help you do all the math around it.

#slidebean #startups #ecommerce

0:00 - Introduction 0:55 - How to estimate revenue of an e-commerce business 2:02 - COGS sheet 2:43 - Revenue sheet 4:20 - SG&A sheet 5:25 - Working capital and CAPEX 6:46 - Team and Salaries sheet 7:21 - KPIs sheet 7:39 - Projections sheet 7:58 - Breakdown of the e-commerce financial model

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Will Airbnb survive Coronavirus? | Sidebean

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:42:00 -0000

Will Airbnb survive Coronavirus?

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Today, we talk about traveling. Before all of this happened, chances are we used Airbnb to find a place to stay, and we discovered that some of those options were great and others, well, not so much. But, regardless of personal experiences, one thing is certain. Airbnb revolutionized how we traveled.

The past years, however, have brought criticism and backlash, from local and national governments alike. This latest crisis has only aided in putting the company to the test. Layoffs, controversial refunds, and a shaky IPO, Airbnb is going through turbulent times. Will it come out on top? Let’s review in this episode of Company Forensics.

#slidebean #startups #airbnb

0:00 - Introduction 1:18 - An air mattress in the middle of a living room 3:39 - Airbnb says: hello, world! 6:02 - The famed Airbnb IPO 7:01 - The now and the future of Airbnb

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What nobody told me about Starting a Business | Sidebean

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:12:00 -0000

What nobody told me about Starting a Business

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If you are new to our brand or our YouTube channel, you might assume I am just this guy that makes videos on failed companies. But no. Our company, Slidebean, actually, around 30 people, is a venture-funded startup. And our core business is not video, but presentation design.

Now, I don't want to jinx it, but we are on our way to 100,000 subscribers. It's a defining moment for our business, where YouTube is not only our primary source of customers for Slidebean, but the videos themselves, the ads, and the sponsorships we are getting are already a business of its own. We created a new, profitable business- that sells our other business. It's a marketing Nirvana!

This felt like the right time to reflect on this six-year journey- especially on the stuff that nobody told me about.

#slidebean #startups #entrepreneurship

What nobody told me about Starting a Business

0:00 - Intro 0:48 - What I’d be doing 2:51 - Twice the team is not twice the productivity 3:41 - How money becomes immaterial 4:49 - Building things from scratch is (usually) a mistake 5:32 - The importance of community and network 7:00 - You can never log off 7:56 - 10/10 would do it again

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Is Slack really worth $20 Billion? | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:12:00 -0000

Is Slack really worth $20 Billion?

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Is Slack really worth $20 Billion?

Slack has become one of the preferred tools for organizations, big and small, to communicate between teams and individually. As more people turn to remote work, Slack has seen a considerable increase in paid memberships and simultaneous users connected. But just as the software is successful, it’s also divisive. Some love it, others, not so much. With so many productivity tools out there, Slack seems to stand out. So, is there a secret to their success? We’ll tell you in this episode of Company Forensics.

#slidebean #startups #slack

0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Born out of failure 2:43 - A PR marvel 4:47 - Tales of success 6:25 - Slack in detail 8:49 - Boom in use

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How NOT to spend your first $250,000 round of funding | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:42:00 -0000

How NOT to spend your first $250,000 round of funding

Ready to scale your business successfully? Here’s how Slidebean can help you scale your business: ► Build your Go to Market strategy ► Presentations & Frameworks to set a culture of performance ► Deals on recommended tools for like Recurring, Justworks, and Brex & more… Our Community gets 30% Discount on their Slidebean Subscription. Get started now: Use code ‘SLBYTCOMMUNITY’ or check out https://youtube.slidebean.com/scale-my-business

Our 2015 Financials: https://slidebean.com/financial-model-template-for-startups?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=spend-250K Slidebean Presentation Service 📣 Our Youtube subscribers get a 10% off in our Design Services: https://youtube.slidebean.com/design-services Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=spend-250K

How did Slidebean spend its first $250K?

We have a policy of sharing some of our finances and our lessons as part of our transparency marketing. We started doing this back in 2015, inspired by companies like Buffer and Baremetrics, whose own blog posts and materials were an inspiration for us.

We are taking a trip down memory lane to understand how Slidebean was formed, where the first money came from, and how we spent it.

#slidebean #startups #funding #startingabusiness

0:00 - Introduction 2:22 - Months 0-6: From mockup to the first beta 4:48 - Months 6-12: From beta to 1.0 7:41 - Months 12-16: Launch and first customers 10:31 - Months 16-20: Pivot and GROWTH! 12:47 - Months 20-24: Balancing Growth and Spend ----

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What nobody told me about Starting a Business | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:12:00 -0000

What nobody told me about Starting a Business

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This felt like the right time to reflect on this six-year journey- especially on the stuff that nobody told me about.

#slidebean #startups #entrepreneurship

What nobody told me about Starting a Business

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Is Slack really worth $20 Billion? | Sidebean

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 20:12:00 -0000

Is Slack really worth $20 Billion?

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Is Slack really worth $20 Billion?

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0:00 - Introduction 1:02 - Born out of failure 2:43 - A PR marvel 4:47 - Tales of success 6:25 - Slack in detail 8:49 - Boom in use

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How NOT to spend your first $250,000 round of funding | Sidebean

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:42:00 -0000

How NOT to spend your first $250,000 round of funding

How did Slidebean spend its first $250K?

We are taking a trip down memory lane to understand how Slidebean was formed, where the first money came from, and how we spent it.

#slidebean #startups #funding #startingabusiness

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Why Blockbuster passed on acquiring Netflix | Sidebean

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:12:00 -0000

Why Blockbuster passed on acquiring Netflix

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What happened to Blockbuster?

You may have heard the argument that this company was meant to be what Netflix is today. But it may not be all that simple. So, let's talk about Blockbuster, the movie rental giant that dominated the market and delivered home entertainment to virtually everybody in the US during a couple of decades, reaching its pinnacle in the late 1990s; and then succumbed to the changes that the new millennium brought.

This is Company Forensics: Blockbuster #slidebean #startups #blockbuster

0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Blockbuster beginnings 5:23 - Diversification and expansion 7:01 - Netflix comes into play 12:58- Lessons learned from Blockbuster

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Excel Financial Modeling Tutorial (+ free download) | Sidebean

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:42:00 -0000

Excel Financial Modeling Tutorial (+ free download)

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Amazon Fire Phone: a $170 million flop | Sidebean

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:12:00 -0000

Amazon Fire Phone: a $170 million flop

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► This video was brought to you by Trends: https://trends.co/deal We have talked about phone companies in the past. Remember those episodes about Blackberry or Motorola, companies who once were at the very top of the industry and somehow ended up falling in battle. Today, we will not exactly talk about a phone company but about a phone, yeah, a particular one.

A phone that, for better or worse, had everyone's attention just by existing, just because it was created by one of the largest internet companies in the world: the Amazon Fire Phone

Now, of course, Amazon is not a phone company, but what is it exactly? It's a huge store, and it's likely where you get a lot of your stuff online, even groceries in some locations, probably even more now that people may be spending more time at home. But Amazon also provides web services to clients like Netflix, NASA, or Slidebean. Wink.

It's also a media streaming platform with its production studio for feature films and series, and it also acquired the largest video game streaming platform, Twitch, for around $1B, in 2014. But it also had its line of diapers.

So, what kind of company Amazon is? How do all these things connect? It sounds like a brand that aims for global market domination somehow, and seemingly with the Fire Phone, they had high hopes to create a product that would unify it all into a worldwide, fresh brand. Something like Apple or Nike, but for everything.

#Amazon #startups #Slidebean

0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Amazon Fire: What's Amazon? 2:06 - Amazon Fire: When and why 4:01 - Amazon Fire: The Jeff Bezos phone 5:43 - Amazon Fire: Dynamic perspective 7:02 - Amazon: A cool lifestyle brand?

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Is Tesla REALLY the most valuable car company? | Sidebean

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:42:00 -0000

Is Tesla REALLY the most valuable car company?

- Get the Slidebean Agency team to design your slides ► https://slidebean.com/agency - Book office hours with Caya ► https://slidebean.com/caya - Check Ben Sullins Channel ► @BenSullinsOfficial When we hear about Tesla, we think of cars. But the company is much more than Falcon doors and crazy trucks; Tesla aims to revolutionize how we see sustainable living. And in July of 2020, it became the most valuable car manufacturer in the world. But is it? We're going to do things differently today. To help us learn more about living day-to-day with green tech, we joined Ben Sullins, a sustainable living expert who goes to great lengths to test and live with the newest green tech available. And, he test-drives Teslas, which is awesome.

This special Company Forensics will cover Tesla's rise to the top as well as its vision for the future. @Ben Sullins

#Tesla #ElonMusk #Slidebean

0:00 - Intro 1:17 - Tesla: The origins 3:42 - Tesla: Cars 6:45 - Tesla: Record highs 8:09 - Tesla: Powerhouse as a stepping stone 8:55 - Tesla: Interview with Ben Sullins

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How Robinhood App Crashed on the best day in Wall Street history | Sidebean

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:12:00 -0000

How Robinhood App Crashed on the best day in Wall Street history

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Historically, the stock market seemed impossible to get into, especially if you were a younger, inexperienced investor. But, in 2013, an app came to make trading more accessible. Robinhood App had arrived. Its recipe became a magnet for rookie investors, with hundreds of thousands flocking to use it. Some called the software disrupting, while others called it democratizing. One thing was clear: Robinhood shook the trading world. But recent times have not been kind. Tragedies, outages, and a chaotic financial world have put the company to the test. Let's talk about Robinhood, in this episode of Company Forensics. #robinhood #startups #Slidebean

0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Robinhood: The origins 2:42 - Robinhood: Establishment and Growth 3:32 - Robinhood: Shaking Tradition and Intriguing Questions 5:52 - Robinhood: Rocky Roads 9:14 - Robinhood: Recent Developments ---

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Segway: An overpriced mall cop ride | Sidebean

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:42:00 -0000

Segway: An overpriced mall cop ride

It was bound to happen, and it just happened. Last June, Segway's president, Ms. Judy Cai, announced that the company was utterly ceasing the Segway PT production, or as it was initially named, the Segway HT, for "Human Transporter." Some believed that it would revolutionize urban mobility, make the last-mile transportation more efficient, redesign cities, and other such high aspirations. But you know how this show usually goes. That glorified scooter that mall guards and tourists ended up rocking around some cities is officially on its road to extinction.

What happened to Segway.

#segway #startups #Slidebean 0:00 - Intro 1:36 - Segway: Reinventing the wheel 3:02 - Segway: An overblown leak 4:20 - Segway: A marvel of technology 5:34 - Segway: Is it safe? 6:49 - Segway: A consumer market of one

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Subscription / SaaS Financial Model Tutorial | Sidebean

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:12:00 -0000

Subscription / SaaS Financial Model Tutorial

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Mixer: why Microsoft keeps failing at being cool | Sidebean

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:42:00 -0000

Mixer: why Microsoft keeps failing at being cool

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One of the privileged industries experiencing growth during the current pandemic crisis is the gaming industry. Yet in this atmosphere of growth and opportunity, many were affected when all of a sudden the game-streaming platform Mixer, owned by Microsoft, announced that it was shutting down, recently in June. Does this mean Microsoft lost the battle for game-streaming services? Are they relying on Facebook’s social and streaming DNA; while they can focus on making games available to more people?

This is Company Forensics: What happened to Mixer. #Mixer #startups #Slidebean 0:00 - Intro 2:24 - Mixer: Bring Ninja and Shroud 3:21 - Mixer: The consoles war 4:20 - Mixer: 2 billion gamers 5:00 - Mixer: xCloud Project 5:53 - Mixer: Union makes force?

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Customer Acquisition Cost: How to track it and calculate it | Sidebean

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:12:00 -0000

Customer Acquisition Cost: How to track it and calculate it

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The backbone of Slidebean's growth has diligently and accurately tracking our customer acquisition costs. It's really easy to track where a customer came from when you are using digital channels. Some channels, however, are much harder to measure. In this video, we'll go over the tactics we've used to track conversions over the years, and a few hacks that might be useful for harder-to-track channels like YouTube.

#startups #Slidebean

0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Tracking CAC: Digital channels 2:07 - Tracking CAC: Google Analytics - Goals 4:21 - Tracking CAC: Google Optimize 5:37 - Tracking CAC: Ask your users 6:20 - Tracking CAC: Google Campaign URL Builder 6:51 - CAC formula and examples

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How Spotify beat Apple at their own game | Sidebean

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:42:00 -0000

How Spotify beat Apple at their own game

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In life, there are some hard questions, like Pepsi or Coke, iPhone or Android, Mac or PC, but when it comes to music and podcasts, it seems the answer is clear: Spotify is king. How did this small company beat out giants like Apple at their own game? We'll tell you all about it in this episode of Forensics: Spotify.

#startups #Slidebean #Spotify

0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Spotify: The Origins 2:08 - Spotify: Success and Problems 5:20 - Spotify vs. Apple 7:40 - Spotify: Podcasts 9:33 - Spotify: The Future

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Marketplace Financial Model Tutorial: Projecting Revenue | Sidebean

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:12:00 -0000

Marketplace Financial Model Tutorial: Projecting Revenue

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8 red flags when pitching investors | Sidebean

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 20:42:00 -0000

8 red flags when pitching investors

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Raising venture capital is no easy task; many variables need to come into play and align for a round of funding to happen. We've covered extensively what a pitch deck should have and what your financials should answer, but today we are going talk about the deal-breakers. The stuff that (ourselves included) didn't know was working against us until it was too late. Let's do it.

#startups #Slidebean

0:00 - Intro 0:28 - Investor red flag #1: Incorrect founding team 1:48 - Investor red flag #2: Baggage 2:20 - Investor red flag #3: Raising money to survive 2:54 - Investor red flag #4: Crazy founder salaries 3:21 - Investor red flag #5: Vanity metrics 3:53 - Investor red flag #6: Not understanding your KPIs 4:26 - Investor red flag #7: Distractions 6:09 - Investor red flag #8: Not enough money ---

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Avoiding the WRONG type of investor for your company | Sidebean

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 15:12:00 -0000

Avoiding the WRONG type of investor for your company

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Today, special guest Steve Barsh, from Dreamit Ventures, discusses that startups are obsessively focused on finding investors to back their idea. But often founders are perplexed on how to find those investors, why it’s taking so long, and how to speed up the process. Let’s dive in!

#startups #Slidebean #investors #fundraising

0:00 - Intro 1:14 - How to find investors: Are you ready to raise funds? 4:21 - How to Find Investors: When the fundraising time comes 8:38 - How to Find Investors: Angel Investors ---

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The death of Yahoo! (and how they almost bought Google) | Sidebean

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:42:00 -0000

The death of Yahoo! (and how they almost bought Google)

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$125 BN. That's how valuable Yahoo! was at its peak; that was more than Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors combined. And it all began as a hobby. Yahoo! brought us many of the services we take for granted today, including cloud storage and setting up your website. But the name Yahoo! has disappeared, consumed in the food chain that is the tech world. How did it get to this? We'll tell you all about Yahoo! in this episode of Company Forensics.

#startups #Slidebean #yahoo

0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Yahoo! - The Origins 2:16 - Yahoo! - Growth 3:34 - Yahoo! - Successful Moves 4:46 - Yahoo! - The Downfall that came in Pieces 7:26- Yahoo! - No Vision 8:24 - Yahoo! - A Kingdom without Leaders ---

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Pitch Deck Mistakes: the Go-to-Market slide | Sidebean

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:12:00 -0000

Pitch Deck Mistakes: the Go-to-Market slide

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Go-to-Market Strategy is a super important item investors really want to understand, yet most startups don’t really know what the term means. They struggle to describe their go-to-market strategy in a clear and focused manner. Usually, when startups are asked about their go-to-market strategy they’d answer something like: “we’re doing direct sales” or “we’ll do online sales.” That’s not a go-to-market strategy. Those are sales tactics.

Let’s dive in so you know how to tackle this and blow investors away.

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0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Go to market strategy: Basics 1:32 - Go to market strategy: Startups need to focus 4:11 - Go to market strategy: The initial customer segment litmus test

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Boston Dynamics: The company making robots to replace us | Sidebean

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:42:00 -0000

Boston Dynamics: The company making robots to replace us

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Robots you may see killing humans in recent Netflix shows, look a lot like robots that are available in the market. Yes, you may have seen that Black Mirror episode where a robotic dog hunts people, and you may notice the uncanny resemblance with Spot, the newest robot dog from Boston Dynamics. The similarity probably doesn’t mean anything other than a creative license from the creators of the show. But the truth is that forward-thinking companies like Boston Dynamics are bringing robots into our lives sooner than we probably expected.

Here starts, Company Forensics: Boston Dynamics.

#startups #Slidebean #bostondynamics

0:00 - Intro 1:41 - Boston Dynamics: Hello, Spot 2:43 - Boston Dynamics: MIT Military Robots 3:31- Boston Dynamics: Google Gets Into Robots 4:32 - Boston Dynamics: From Google to Softbank 6:34 - Boston Dynamics: Will Robots Replace Us? 7:48 - Boston Dynamics: Technology Singularity

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The Low-Tech Bottleneck that's Killing America's Al | Sidebean

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:12:01 -0000

The Low-Tech Bottleneck that's Killing America's Al

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8 red flags when pitching investors | Sidebean

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:12:00 -0000

8 red flags when pitching investors

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Startup accelerators: are they still worth it? | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:04:31 -0000

Startup accelerators: are they still worth it?

Are you ready to pitch to investors? We can help ► https://slidebean.com/pitch-deck-consulting-services?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=accelerators-Qa3qVc9BxEc Subscribe to our FREE weekly startup newsletter ► https://slidebean.com/newsletter?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=accelerators-Qa3qVc9BxEc The Slidebean Expert Network ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/expert-network?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=accelerators-Qa3qVc9BxEc Listen to my full conversation with Steve ► https://youtube.slidebean.com/podcast-accelerators?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=accelerators-Qa3qVc9BxEc

Slidebean has received investments from Startup Chile, DreamIt Ventures, and 500 Startups.

We started our first company in 2011 and had no idea how startups worked. Never heard of venture capital, never heard of the concept of an angel investor.

We were based in Costa Rica, where the startup ecosystem was pretty much non-existent. Still, our company was then accepted in @DreamItVentures Ventures in New York, which sparked a chain of events that led us to you watching this video.

We know how to pitch because DreamIt was a crash course in how the startup ecosystem worked. It was also a soft landing in New York City that allowed me to build a network.

One of the people responsible Steve Barsh, who you probably remember as a guest for some of our videos.

Steve gave the intro talk at the program, and we remember Steve's talk distinctively, as it indeed was the beginning of the journey for me. Today we'll be chatting with Steve about how DreamIt had to pivot their model. #startups #Slidebean #DreamIt

0:00 Intro 2:07 What is an accelerator? 2:28 Pivoting DreamIt 5:13 Should entrepreneurs still go for Accelerators? 5:49 Does age matter when starting a company? 7:35 Is location important? 11:13 Being clever in more than one way

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This is the reason drugs are so EXPENSIVE! 💰 | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:04:15 -0000

This is the reason drugs are so EXPENSIVE! 💰

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How do you become the most hated man in America? Well, first, you have to mess with people’s health.

You also have to take to Twitter and troll everybody who criticizes you. Basically, be an a**hole.

By the way, you can also take part in securities fraud and be happy that you end up in jail.

Jail won’t stop you. In fact, you might even work from there. And, anyway, you’ll be out in months, and all of us, can’t stop you from doing any of this again.

We’ve just described Martin Shkreli, and this is just the tip of the iceberg.

0:00 Martin Shkreli - Intro 1:14 Martin Shkreli - Fraud is the name of the game 3:31 Martin Shkreli -The road to hell is paved with good intentions 6:04 Martin Shkreli - Rare disease jackpot 9:09 Martin Shkreli -There’s no fixing Shkreli

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Avoiding the WRONG type of investor for your company | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:42:00 -0000

Avoiding the WRONG type of investor for your company

#startups #Slidebean #investors #fundraising

0:00 - Intro 1:14 - How to find investors: Are you ready to raise funds? 4:21 - How to Find Investors: When the fundraising time comes 8:38 - How to Find Investors: Angel Investors ---

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Why the next AI battle won’t be about models | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:04:32 -0000

Why the next AI battle won’t be about models

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The metric that could kill your startup | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:04:00 -0000

The metric that could kill your startup

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Churn is cancer for a SaaS company. Overlooking it has been the single biggest mistake our company made, and the closest we’ve ever been to going out of business.

Churn is a silent killer that slowly but surely will eat away your business. You can cure it if you catch it early on, but if you let your churn problem go unchecked, it will kill your startup.

We learned this the hard way.

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0:00 How we solved churn - Intro 1:52 How we solved churn - Why do people churn? 3:04 How we solved churn - Value 7:55 How we solved churn - Half measures 13:03 How we solved churn - Full measures

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Shopify: quietly moving $30 Billion in sales | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:04:09 -0000

Shopify: quietly moving $30 Billion in sales

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Get ready to hear many million and billion figures in this story, because there is much money at play. In May 2020, Shopify became the largest Canadian public company when it surpassed the Royal Bank of Canada by raising its market capitalization to $120B. Shopify stock is publicly traded in the exchange market since 2015. This year, the share price has gone up from $322 in March to the north of $1000 a share these days. That's a massive leap in a short time, and it leaves its valuation at $126B, as of September 2020. Yeah, talking about Shopify these days is talking about eCommerce hype and hot stocks. They just had the best second quarter of their life and kept growing fast. Let's look at what's going on with this company and the future of e-Commerce.

Welcome to Company Forensics: Shopify.

#startups #Slidebean #shopify

0:00 - Intro 1:24 - e-Commerce, the new normal 3:05 - Is Shopify overvalued? 5:16 - Shopify going beyond Small Businesses 6:23 - Is Shopify hunting for Amazon?

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Beyond Meat vs Impossible Foods: a fight to take away my steak | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:04:23 -0000

Beyond Meat vs Impossible Foods: a fight to take away my steak

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Burgers are a staple in the Western world. People eat millions every year, from the cheap, fast-food option to expensive, gourmet editions. And vegetarian alternatives have existed for a long time. But as more evidence piles on, everything from how much water it consumes and how much land it requires, the future of meat consumption seems to be coming to an end.

Two companies want to create a vegan option that's just as good as the real thing. This battle, however, is much more than just a burger patty. It's controversies, big names, and questionable products. So, let's take a look at the duel between Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods in this episode of Company Forensics.

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0:00 Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods - Intro 0:56 Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods - Origins 2:59 Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods - Two approaches to the same product 4:54 Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods - Markets, big names, and investments 6:28 Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods - Beyond's IPO 7:27 Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods - Differences between products 9:49 Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods - More controversy 11:52 Beyond Meat vs. Impossible Foods - Reviews and taste test

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Why OpenAI’s child safety reports exploded 80× | Sidebean

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:04:32 -0000

Why OpenAI’s child safety reports exploded 80×

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What prediction markets reveal about founder credibility | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:20:55 -0000

What prediction markets reveal about founder credibility

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What happens when scientific research becomes entertainment? | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 21:04:19 -0000

What happens when scientific research becomes entertainment?

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Uber: the scandal that got Travis Kalanick fired | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:04:39 -0000

Uber: the scandal that got Travis Kalanick fired

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'Twas the night before Christmas in 2019, when one man sold all his Uber shares. But this was no ordinary man, for he had taken Uber from a localized idea in California to a worldwide phenomenon. We talk of Travis Kalanick, a CEO whose attitude helped launch Uber into a new level. But, in reality, Kalanick's time in Uber was driven by an alpha-male philosophy that led to controversies piling one on top of the other. We'll tell you all about the scandal, or scandals, that got Kalanick out of Uber in this episode of Company Forensics.

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0:00 - Uber CEO scandal - Intro 0:52 - Uber CEO scandal - Kalanick's origins 3:36 - Uber CEO scandal- Joining Uber 4:42 - Uber CEO scandal - His tenure as CEO 7:45 - Uber CEO scandal - A troubled year 9:45 - Uber CEO scandal - The Collapse ---

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Is Omaze a scam? | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:04:29 -0000

Is Omaze a scam?

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We've all seen the ads. Charlize Theron, George Clooney, or Richard Branson invite us to a fantastic experience. If it's not that, then it's a chance to win a supercar or even a house.

Of course, I'm talking about Omaze, the charity that the rich and famous support. This charity started with basketball, frustration, and death. Then it made millions. But it feels like it's too good to be true. So, is it? Let's talk about Omaze in this episode of Forensics.

-- 0:00 Omaze - Intro 0:40 Omaze - How Omaze started 2:16 Omaze - The deadly struggle to grow 4:34 Omaze - The numbers behind Omaze 7:12 Omaze - Omaze isn't all that perfect

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Was Henry Ford... Actually a Cool Boss? | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:04:35 -0000

Was Henry Ford... Actually a Cool Boss?

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The danger with convertible notes | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:04:27 -0000

The danger with convertible notes

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To get to Unicorn status, companies often raise multiple funding rounds: it's impossible to grow that fast without external capital. Those rounds are often called Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, etc. Now, the first round startups raise, is often structured as a convertible note. The problem is convertible notes (or bridge rounds as they are often called) are designed for these startup stories, and there are many stories in the middle where convertible notes can become a hassle. We are one of them, and in this video, we'll tell you all about it. Here's the danger with convertible notes.

#startups #Slidebean #fundraising

0:00 - Intro 0:32 Failure vs. Unicorn 2:42 Rules of a convertible note 5:31 The 2017 decision 7:19 The 2020 decision 9:09 The middle ground problems

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A WhatsApp design flaw exposed identity data for 3.5 billion users | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:04:19 -0000

A WhatsApp design flaw exposed identity data for 3.5 billion users

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The death of Yahoo! (and how they almost bought Google) | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:12:00 -0000

The death of Yahoo! (and how they almost bought Google)

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Bernie Madoff: the biggest Ponzi scheme in Wall Street history | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:04:06 -0000

Bernie Madoff: the biggest Ponzi scheme in Wall Street history

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By 2007, the most massive financial fraud of modern history had been going on for decades. Billions of dollars had been flowing to a unique firm in Wall Street, where investors of all classes and worldwide trusted their money.

That elite fund was ultimately managed by one of the world's most notorious conmen: Bernard L. Madoff, a businessman from Queens, New York. But then came the U.S. Housing market crash and made the perfect storm in 2008. Only then, the massive fraud that Madoff had built couldn't be sustained longer and crumbled.

A $64 billion disaster that left immeasurable tragedy for thousands of victims, orchestrated by a Wall Street sociopath who is serving a hundred and fifty years sentence in jail.

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0:00 - Intro 1:15 - Bernie Madoff: The Sociopath 2:39 - Bernie Madoff: The largest Ponzi fraud in history 5:23 - Bernie Madoff: A long road to justice 8:01 - Bernie Madoff: A Shakespearean tragedy

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Sanctions didn’t slow China’s AI. They changed how it wins | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 03:04:06 -0000

Sanctions didn’t slow China’s AI. They changed how it wins

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Why you SHOULDN'T do content marketing | Sidebean

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:04:00 -0000

Why you SHOULDN'T do content marketing

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The problem with content marketing is people underestimate how long it takes to kick in. It can take months or even years to yield results- and most startups can't wait for months or years to find out if their growth tactics are working.

We've built a multi-million dollar SaaS business on content marketing, but when founders and marketers ask me if they should do it- I always start with a word of caution: it may not be what you need for your startup.

A startup doesn't usually have the runway to wait. They get customer feedback and usage metrics as fast as possible, and content marketing is slow, as slow as marketing gets.

So in this video, I'm going to share when it's safe to begin content marketing tactics, how much we spent, how we structured the team, and how long it took us to see results. Finally, I'll share how we transitioned from written content into video.

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0:00 Content Marketing - Intro 1:01 Content Marketing - Finding Product-Market Fit as fast as possible 3:17 Content Marketing - Picking your arsenal 6:50 Content Marketing - Sharpen your pens 9:20 Content Marketing - Video Content

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How Joe Rogan Became The Biggest Interviewer in the World | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 23:04:21 -0000

How Joe Rogan Became The Biggest Interviewer in the World

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There's no avoiding Joe Rogan and his controversy with Spotify. But, while you can find tons of videos on the latest news, something is missing.

And I have a strong personal opinion about this, and I’m going to tell you what it is, but first, we need to cover the facts.

How did this guy become the most significant interviewer in the world?

Even bigger than Oprah. Let's talk about Joe Rogan in this episode of Forensics.

0:00 Joe Rogan - Intro 1:11 Joe Rogan - It's the most controversial podcast in the World 3:37 Joe Rogan - Rolling with the punches 7:02 Joe Rogan - The Podcast

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The rise and fall of MTV | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:04:16 -0000

The rise and fall of MTV

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What happened to MTV?

MTV marked generations, set trends, and gave us new ways of enjoying music. It also helped launch some of the music industry's biggest names.

Then it just faded away.

0:00 Intro: The end of an Era 0:49 MTV Origins 1:57 MTV is born 3:58 Subtle and not so subtle changes 5:08 MTV goes mainstream and hits the pop charts 7:12 Reality is the new Music 9:01 The death of music television

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Mobile App Financial Model Tutorial: Projecting Revenue | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 17:04:26 -0000

Mobile App Financial Model Tutorial: Projecting Revenue

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The Windows Phone: an $8 Billion fiasco | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:04:36 -0000

The Windows Phone: an $8 Billion fiasco

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Microsoft is back at it with phones. A foldable phone this time. It's been more than two years since Windows Phones were discontinued in 2017, and they have now released the Surface Duo. It is their take on the dual-screen devices trend that has been building up for a time.

But this one is different for Microsoft. First, it's more of a mini-tablet type of device than just a phone. Most importantly, though, it runs Android instead of Windows.

So, in the light of this supposed second round for Microsoft making phones, let's remember the OG Windows Phone and the epic failure that it was.

Welcome to Company Forensics: Windows Phone

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0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Windows Phone: Microsoft did it again 3:57 - YouTube vs. Windows Phone 5:56 - Windows Phone: Windows 10X, a new promise

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How to Write an Investor Pitch Deck - Startups 101 | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:04:40 -0000

How to Write an Investor Pitch Deck - Startups 101

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What is a Pitch Deck?

We’ve written hundreds of decks using this approach- over $300M was raised just last year with decks we wrote or designed. We know it works.

This guide is everything you'll need to make the perfect Investor Pitch Deck for your startup.

0:00 Perfect Pitch Deck - Intro 1:36 Pitch Deck Storytelling 101 4:02 Questions to answer 5:14 Different types of Pitch Decks 8:26 Intro Section 9:36 Status Quo Section 11:00 Product Section 13:48 Market Section 16:10 Why us 17:34 The Ask

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Managing Time as CEO | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:04:14 -0000

Managing Time as CEO

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A few months ago, we made a video on the responsibilities of a CEO, and I realized now that I never really covered how I manage to get everything done.

To me, the role of a CEO is mainly enabling your team, enabling them to fulfill and excel at their jobs. However, the company's situation often requires you to roll up your sleeves and lead projects yourself.

As our operation has grown, my time has become more and more scarce and more and more precious. I've come to a point where I choose what projects will truly need my involvement, and I delegate others and do my best to stay out of them.

In this video, I go over: -What a typical day looks like for me -The evolution of my tasks as the company has grown -The mistakes I've made, and -The tactics I use to make myself more efficient

0:00 Intro 1:08 Managing Time as CEO: The standard routine 3:01 Managing Time as CEO: Founding stage 4:09 Managing Time as CEO: Mistakes 4:48 Managing Time as CEO: Tips 5:20 Managing Time as CEO: Growth Stage 7:35 Managing Time as CEO: CEO roles

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Is Herbalife a Pyramid Scheme? - Company Forensics | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 05:03:57 -0000

Is Herbalife a Pyramid Scheme? - Company Forensics

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Let’s revisit the inevitable question about Herbalife: is it a pyramid scheme? Welcome to Company Forensics.

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0:00 - Intro 0:59 Herbalife: Multi-level Marketing = Pyramid scheme? 3:16 Herbalife: The old ways 5:52 Herbalife: A legal survivor

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Why Do Bankrupt Companies Stay Open? - Company Forensics | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:04:05 -0000

Why Do Bankrupt Companies Stay Open? - Company Forensics

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As you may have figured out by now, we love to talk about dead or struggling companies, which usually end up bankrupt. Just in the retail sector last year, Century 21, Brooks Brothers, JCPenney, GNC, JCrew, Guitar Center, and a bunch of others all filed for bankruptcy and filled the news headlines.

But, somehow, if you go to your local mall today, you may find bankrupt stores up and running.

So what gives? Is it a capitalist instrument to keep the economy going? Maybe something more like that.

Let’s talk about Bankruptcy.

0:00 Bankruptcy - Intro 1:52 Bankruptcy - What is it? 3:46 Bankruptcy - American Airlines case 4:47 Bankruptcy - Chapter 11 9:28 Bankruptcy - Chapter 7 13:30 Bankruptcy - Wrapping it up

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How a Tinder ex-girlfriend created Bumble | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:04:00 -0000

How a Tinder ex-girlfriend created Bumble

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Swipe left, swipe left, swipe right. These days, that's what dating is all about. And it seems that one company is behind it all: Match Group owns the biggest names in dating apps, like Tinder and OkCupid. But, there's a competitor they don't own. Born out of hardship, harassment, and the need to reinvent, Bumble set out to do things differently from the start, and it has worked. But Tinder wasn't just going to lay low, and the competition has gotten fiercer and fiercer. There's even a series of lawsuits between the two. So, what did Bumble do to earn so much hate? We'll tell you all about it in this episode of Forensics.

#startups #Slidebean #bumble #tinder

0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Bumble: A nasty origin 3:09 - Bumble: Another idea 4:36 - Bumble: Bumble is different 5:35 Bumble: The former lover returns 8:32 Bumble: The future

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Pitch Deck Mistakes: the Go-to-Market slide | Sidebean

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:42:00 -0000

Pitch Deck Mistakes: the Go-to-Market slide

Let’s dive in so you know how to tackle this and blow investors away.

#startups #Slidebean #pitchdeck

0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Go to market strategy: Basics 1:32 - Go to market strategy: Startups need to focus 4:11 - Go to market strategy: The initial customer segment litmus test

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The time Apple lost $708M in 3 months | Sidebean

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:04:03 -0000

The time Apple lost $708M in 3 months

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Apple might be the archetype of a rags-to-riches story. From hand-made computers to iPhones and iPods, Apple seems to have done it all.

In 2018, it became the first trillion-dollar company, and along the way, it has reached cult-like status. With each new release, people flock to the stores to be the first with the latest iPhone and be a part of the brand. But the story is much more than just technology.

There are enough Apple stories to fill books, feature films, and Youtube channels, but this is Company Forensics, and today we are going to talk about that time when Apple almost went out of business.

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This Company had a Private Army | Sidebean

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:04:04 -0000

This Company had a Private Army

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If you think of the wealthiest companies in history, you might think of Google, Facebook, and Tesla. Nutmeg doesn't come into thought, right? Well, it should.

The biggest company ever to exist relied on spice and silk, along with many other products. But, it's not a recent company. To know more about it, we need to go back to the 1600s.

We're talking about the Dutch East India Company. In this episode of Forensics, we'll compress its fascinating 200-year history and show you how, today, it's still leaving a mark on us.

0:00 East India Trading Company - Intro 0:32 East India Trading Company - Origins 2:08 East India Trading Company -The incredible wealth that fueled the VOC 3:04 East India Trading Company - The path to world domination 4:35 East India Trading Company -The sheer absurdity of the VOC’s proportions 5:33 East India Trading Company -The biggest company in the world. 6:25 East India Trading Company - How the VOC slowed down 7:35 East India Trading Company - Losing the numbers game 8:36 East India Trading Company - Decline

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Neuralink wants to upgrade a brain chip while it’s still in someone’s head. | Sidebean

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:04:15 -0000

Neuralink wants to upgrade a brain chip while it’s still in someone’s head.

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The Assassination of Movie Theaters | Sidebean

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:04:40 -0000

The Assassination of Movie Theaters

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Movie theaters have faced the existential threat of streaming services for more than a decade now. When services like Netflix or Hulu started booming, it opened a debate about movie theaters' future. Still, box office remained the most lucrative way of distributing movies, particularly blockbusters. But then 2020 changed everything, leaving movie theaters pretty much useless amid a global pandemic where people can't gather in public places

The studio recently shocked the movie industry when they announced that their 2021 movies would be released simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max, their streaming service. It may sound simple, but it's a game-changer for the industry and a sign of the times.

A decision like this could be the final blow to that centennial rite of watching movies in a dark room with a giant screen, blasting sound, and a hundred other people. Let's talk about how the movie industry is changing for good.

#startups #Slidebean #movietheaters

0:00 Intro 1:22 Sign of the times 4:48 Rethinking Hollywood 7:26 Box office vs. MRR

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Nvidia’s $5T milestone shows who’s really winning the AI race. | Sidebean

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:04:32 -0000

Nvidia’s $5T milestone shows who’s really winning the AI race.

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The border is becoming a drone network | Sidebean

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:04:24 -0000

The border is becoming a drone network

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Softbank $24 Billion down the drain | Sidebean

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:42:00 -0000

Softbank $24 Billion down the drain

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The legend goes that Masayoshi Son wanted to fund the future's ideas, so he created a $30 BN dollar fund. That's right, $30 BN.

But just before he met with potential investors, he fiddled with the slides and changed the amount. The fund wouldn't be $30 BN. It would be $100 BN.

The investors laughed out loud. He didn't. "Life's too short to think small", he said. And nothing about his journey to becoming one of the world's most prominent billionaires has been small. His company, Softbank, is a giant in multiple industries, with aggressive investment and fast expansion. But also, controversy and very costly mistakes. We'll tell you about Softbank in this episode of Forensics.

#startups #Slidebean #softbank 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Softbank origins 3:33 - Softbank, big risk, big payoffs? 5:33 - Softbank shaking up the world 7:04 - Softbank mired in controversy 8:18 - Chaotic recent times

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Boston Dynamics: The company making robots to replace us | Sidebean

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:12:00 -0000

Boston Dynamics: The company making robots to replace us

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Here starts, Company Forensics: Boston Dynamics.

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Farmville: patient zero of the micro-transactions plague | Sidebean

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:04:14 -0000

Farmville: patient zero of the micro-transactions plague

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When Facebook opened its platform for developers, back in 2009, Farmville leveraged the social platform and soon managed to amass more than 32 million daily players and about 90 million total.

The game is over now, but its legacy of monetization and addictive mechanics on video games is real. Like it or not, the video game industry has inherited a new business model from Zynga, the company behind Farmville.

Let's talk about Farmville's heritage to the video game industry in this episode of Company Forensics.

0:00 Farmville - Intro 1:28 Farmville - Social games for busy adults 4:37 Farmville - Milking video games 6:41 Farmville - Pay to win and gamble mechanics

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Quibi: celebrity endorsements weren't enough | Sidebean

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:04:05 -0000

Quibi: celebrity endorsements weren't enough

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What do you need to compete with Youtube or Instagram, in the market of casual video streaming, and at the same time compete with Netflix or HBO, in producing premium series and movies? Well, let's say you will need at the very least two things. First, money. A lot of it. And then maybe something unique, something that truly stands out. Quibi is the video streaming app that went just for that earlier this year, and it has been struggling to claim a place on the market. Yes, the money part they had. But the unique-factor, which they also claim to have, let's say it's very debatable. We will talk about Quibi in this Company Forensics and determine if this high-profile startup is as doomed as it looks to be.

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0:00 - Intro 1:11 - Quibi: dumbest thing to ever cost a billion dollars 3:13 - Quibi: Bad timing 5:25 - Quibi: Celebrities everywhere 7:41 - Quibi: Two veterans CEO's against the odds Read the video transcription + sources: https://slidebean.com/blog/startups-quibi?utm_source=youtube.com&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=ba-content

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OpenAI wants to raise $100B in one round and that’s the least wild part | Sidebean

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:04:40 -0000

OpenAI wants to raise $100B in one round and that’s the least wild part

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Where Amazon stole their customer support from | Sidebean

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:04:04 -0000

Where Amazon stole their customer support from

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In this video, we'll tell you all about how Zappos got to the top and the unfortunate implications of its success in this episode of Company Forensics.

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0:00 Zappos - Intro 0:48 Zappos - The origins 2:35 Zappos - Changes through culture 4:26 Zappos - The reputation precedes 5:46 Zappos - Atypical employment techniques 7.08 Zappos - Amazon comes in 8:37 Zappos - Tony Hsieh, an enigmatic character

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Apple engineers are quietly fixing American factories, one bottleneck at a time | Sidebean

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 03:04:06 -0000

Apple engineers are quietly fixing American factories, one bottleneck at a time

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Fyre Festival: dumb planning or genius scam? | Sidebean

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:04:09 -0000

Fyre Festival: dumb planning or genius scam?

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Imagine you see a video on Instagram: it’s Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkwoski, Hailey Bieber, and other elite influencers, all having the time of their lives in the Bahamas, with beach, concert and party scenes. Even if you don’t know it, you want to be there. The video is an ad for the most luxurious and exclusive music festival ever: the Fyre Festival. When Kendall Jenner posts about it, it’s officially an internet phenomenon. It goes viral, social media goes crazy, and millennials get their bank accounts ready to buy tickets for thousands of dollars, as they don’t want to miss out. But as they arrive, they discover one of the most infamous scams of recent times. The luxury villas and just everything that was promised, didn’t exist. In exchange, they have to fight for a tent to spend the night, trapped on an island where their dreams turn into nightmares. Welcome to Company Forensics: Fyre Festival. #startups #Slidebean #FyreFestival

0:00 - Fyre Festival - Intro 1:33 - Fyre Festival - Millennial Fraudster 3:47- Fyre Festival - Influencer marketing gone wrong 6:00 - Fyre Festival- Marketing beyond good and evil 7:55 Fyre Festival - The sh*t show

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Stores now have to tell you when prices are personalized | Sidebean

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 21:03:59 -0000

Stores now have to tell you when prices are personalized

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Why is Slack worth $27B to Salesforce? | Sidebean

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:04:05 -0000

Why is Slack worth $27B to Salesforce?

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A few days ago, one of the largest acquisitions in the history of software companies was announced. Salesforce, the customer relations management company, just got Slack for itself for a good $27.7 billion.

That's more than what Microsoft paid for LinkedIn in 2016. It's also more than what Facebook paid for Whatsapp and Instagram, combined.

We already made a video about Slack's valuation back in July this year, when it was already among the fastest-growing tech companies ever. The valuation back then was at around $20 billion.

Six months later, this deal confirms that it's worth $7.7 more billion now. But it all comes with new questions.

Who brings what to the table in such a merger? Is it a win or a loss for Slack? Is it an offensive or defensive move from Salesforce in a market where Microsoft seems to be the ultimate boss?

Let's talk about it in this Company Forensics.

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0:00 - Slack & Salesforce - Intro 1:17 - Slack & Salesforce - But first: Why? 2:09 - Slack & Salesforce - A marriage made in heaven 3:37 - Slack & Salesforce - Who wins and who loses? 5:15 - Slack & Salesforce - War against Microsoft?

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Google killed the best product they ever had | Sidebean

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:04:40 -0000

Google killed the best product they ever had

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This one kind of hurts. I liked Google Inbox. Many people did, and most reviews were positive to prove it. There was also a general outcry when it shut down.

It almost got me to enjoy email altogether. And then, of course, Google turned it off. Back to square one, to traditional and burdensome email. If you think the Gmail app is friendly enough these days, just know that it is largely thanks to Inbox.

Features like snoozing messages, auto-generated bundles, or the somewhat creepy but helpful suggestions of smart replies; were first implemented on the Inbox app. And, somehow, they felt more organic and fresher than now on Gmail.

So, let's remember yet another addition to Google's prolific list of deceased projects and companies. One that was good and ultimately got sacrificed to make Gmail what it is today. Welcome to Company Forensics.

0:00 Google Inbox - Intro 0:46 Google Inbox - Reinventing the wheel 2:08 Google Inbox - A breath of fresh email 3:47 Google Inbox - The magic of snooze 6:03 Google Inbox - Goodbye Cool Email

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Social Media Platform Business Financial Modeling: Projecting Revenue | Sidebean

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:04:54 -0000

Social Media Platform Business Financial Modeling: Projecting Revenue

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A Fleeting Story: How Twitter Fleets Failed | Sidebean

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 23:04:15 -0000

A Fleeting Story: How Twitter Fleets Failed

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Stories are usually posts that will just vanish usually after 24 hours. Before Snapchat introduced this idea of disappearing messages and content, back in 2013, every post on social media remained in the archives of the internet. Fast forward to 2021, and all of the leading social media platforms have their own stories feature but some of them may have been a little too late to the party.

Twitter only came up with its version of stories in late 2020, when they introduced Fleets. It was pretty much the same stories feature people had been using for years. A roll of posts, on top of your regular feed, just like Instagram stories. The content you see there from the accounts you follow disappears after twenty-four hours.

Fast forward to today, only eight months later, Twitter is calling it a day and shutting down Fleets.

Let's talk about Twitter today and how it failed to adopt one of the most trending forms of social media for younger generations in today's Company Forensics.

0:00 Twitter Fleets - Intro 1:47 Twitter Fleets - A Brief History of Stories 4:30 Twitter Fleets - "We're Sorry, or You're Welcome"

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Why “$9 trillion markets” say more about storytelling than reality | Sidebean

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:04:24 -0000

Why “$9 trillion markets” say more about storytelling than reality

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What ACTUALLY happens during an IPO? - Startups 101 | Sidebean

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:04:08 -0000

What ACTUALLY happens during an IPO? - Startups 101

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Going public is the ultimate graduation for an entrepreneur. The black belt. The Academy Award. The Olympic medal. Listing your company in the New York stock exchange. Going public. And it’s also one of the most complicated, expensive, and dangerous processes a company can go through. Last year, WeWork almost went out of business because they tried to go public.

More recently, as with everything in business- somebody found a legal way to cheat their way to going public, a method called a SPAC, and it may be one of the drivers to the new stock market bubble of the decade.

But to understand SPACs we need to understand everything from publicly listed companies, so let’s look into the process a company like us would take to get here in today’s company Forensics.

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0:00 IPOs & SPACs - Intro 1:11 IPOs & SPACs - The basics 4:37 IPOs & SPACs - The requirements 5:52 IPOs & SPACs - Fun facts about underwriters 6:44 IPOs & SPACs - What an underwriter does 7:52 IPOs & SPACs - The S1-form 9:33 IPOs & SPACs - Filing for review 10:16 IPOs & SPACs - How much and how many 11:25 IPOs & SPACs - Stabilization 13:21 IPOs & SPACs - Direct listings 15:42 IPOs & SPACs - What are SPACs? 18:40 IPOs & SPACs - Companies that have gone public via SPAC 19:31 IPOs & SPACs - What does data tell us?

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The U.S. is suing states for regulating AI, even though it has no AI laws | Sidebean

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:04:18 -0000

The U.S. is suing states for regulating AI, even though it has no AI laws

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The creator economy (and the thin line we CAN'T cross) | Sidebean

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:03:51 -0000

The creator economy (and the thin line we CAN'T cross)

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Slowly but surely I’ve started to accept my place as an ‘influencer’. My Twitter bio says ‘accidental Youtuber’, and I very much believe that is the case.

Because technically, as an influencer, I cheated my way to your screen. This Youtube channel was/is a marketing campaign for Slidebean: up until recently, it was an expense for the company. It was funded by our marketing budget.

And don’t get me wrong, it has done wonders to get Slidebean in front of people, we have recovered that money tenfold; but as a self-contained business, this channel only started making money this year.

We got to buy fancy gear, and build ourselves a studio, and hire a team, and fly places- which obviously made us grow faster, it would have taken me so much longer to build 300K followers by myself.

So I’m a fan of the Sams, and the Johnnys, and the Kris’ that just built it themselves, on their talent, and the skin of their teeth. The Internet was just a megaphone to their skills and the content they produce. And for the longest time, the only way to monetize that talent was putting ads on it, or selling and endorsing things.

But today we have Patreon and Buy Me a Coffee- platforms where people pay their own money to support influencers' craft. There’s also a shady world of internet gurus, using their influence to sell thin air. So this is an incredible new phenomenon that I’ve wanted to talk about for so long.

0:00 Influencer Economy - Intro 1:48 Influencer Economy - The First Influencer Campaign 3:49 Influencer Economy - The origins of internet influencers 7:21 Influencer Economy - How Instagram changed the game 9:02 Influencer Economy - The expert influencer 11:29 Influencer Economy - The lifestyle influencer 13:20 Influencer Economy - Advertising 14:46 Influencer Economy - Paying for content

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How do startup exits work? | Sidebean

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 05:04:50 -0000

How do startup exits work?

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Almost every founder we talk to is thinking about their “exit” from nearly the beginning. Angel investors frequently ask “what’s your exit strategy?” And at the seed and Series A stages, often founders talk about their exit strategy unprompted. We think that’s a mistake.

Early on you should be focused on building a big and impactful company and dominating your market. Do that and the right monetization event will come along. But from the beginning, it’s important to understand how exits work and what possible outcomes may look like.

Most first-time founders don’t realize how, when, and why common exit scenarios unfold. So let’s cover the primary ways an exit can occur, why and when they occur, and how to maximize exit opportunity value for you, your investors, and your team.

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0:00 - Intro 1:17 Acquiring a Company 2:40 Where buyers come from 3:52 What investors want 4:54 Another type of exit: Soft landing 5:54 Getting acquired: what to do next? 6:45 A Public Company

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Ignite / Dan Bilzerian: Whose Millions Is He Spending? | Sidebean

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 23:03:47 -0000

Ignite / Dan Bilzerian: Whose Millions Is He Spending?

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Dan Bilzerian's lifestyle has caught up with him, a lot of his past has come to light, and he doesn't seem to be that perfect alpha-male example. Let us tell you all about it in this episode of Company Forensics.

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0:00 Dan Bilzerian: Intro 0:54 Dan Bilzerian: Early life 2:02 Dan Bilzerian: College, the Navy and poker beginnings 2:48 Dan Bilzerian: Big poker money and even bigger questions 4:04 Dan Bilzerian: The money came from somewhere 6:07 Dan Bilzerian: An intriguing business venture 7:07 Dan Bilzerian: A luxurious sinking ship

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Why real time deepfake tools represent a new phase of online fraud | Sidebean

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:03:35 -0000

Why real time deepfake tools represent a new phase of online fraud

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I looked at 105 SaaS pricing pages. Here's what I learned. | Sidebean

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:04:09 -0000

I looked at 105 SaaS pricing pages. Here's what I learned.

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I went and looked at 100+ SaaS pricing pages, and in this video, I want to go over some of the variations, plus the pros and cons of each different model. I also have a couple of examples of companies that pivoted from one model to the other, and how the transition went.

The world of startups was essentially transformed when we figured out SaaS. When companies pivoted from a one-time sale to a monthly subscription, a whole world of possibilities was unveiled.

SaaS allows predictable revenue. It lets us estimate customer lifetime value with unprecedented accuracy. These days you can even raise capital or get a loan based on your MRR.

So let’s get to it.

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0:00 SaaS Pricing - Intro 0:45 SaaS Pricing - Flat 2:11 SaaS Pricing - Tiered 3:43 SaaS Pricing - Usage Based 4:52 SaaS Pricing - Used Based 6:46 SaaS Pricing - Pivoting Models

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DoorDash: from origins to IPO (are they overvalued?) | Sidebean

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:03:41 -0000

DoorDash: from origins to IPO (are they overvalued?)

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Nowadays, with just a couple of taps, your favorite food is at your door. Delivery apps, especially in this hectic 2020, are a staple in our day-to-day lives. With thousands of restaurants to choose from, ease of use, and the comfort of staying at home, it's no wonder why these apps are such a success. But food delivery technology is also controversial. Accusations of monopolistic behavior and stingy earnings for contractors have surfaced lately. Plus, there's always the question: will we have to stay indoors for much longer? So, when delivery giant DoorDash quietly announced its IPO in late 2020, some were excited, but others were cautious. But, how did DoorDash get to this point? We'll tell you all about it in this episode of Company Forensics.

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0:00 - DoorDash - Intro 0:51 - DoorDash - Origins 2:40 - DoorDash - Growth and funding 4:37 - DoorDash - Big investments, bigger questions 6:44 - DoorDash - Controversies and profit? 9:24 - DoorDash - The famed IPO

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Startup Valuation: How to Calculate It - Startups 101 | Sidebean

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:03:48 -0000

Startup Valuation: How to Calculate It - Startups 101

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When you speak to early-stage founders, they often don’t understand how they can either determine a reasonable valuation for their friends & family, seed, or Series A round, or judge if an offer they receive is “fair and reasonable.” There are a lot of moving parts to valuation, and things vary across rounds. In this video, we cover the details and cover what typical numbers look like for these rounds.

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0:00 Early Stage Valuation - Intro 1:07 Early Stage Valuation - Friends and family investors 2:40 Early Stage Valuation - Angel/seed round 3:39 Early Stage Valuation - Convertible Notes 4:52 Early Stage Valuation - Cap and discount rate 5:37 Early Stage Valuation - SAFE 6:11 Early Stage Valuation - Valuation 7:00 Early Stage Valuation - A few things to consider 8:30 Early Stage Valuation - Founder Vesting 10:07 Early Stage Valuation - How much are you raising?

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How much money do you get if your startup gets acquired? | Sidebean

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:03:51 -0000

How much money do you get if your startup gets acquired?

We went through a theoretical company's story while analyzing how the cap table evolved through various rounds of funding. Make sure to watch Parts 1 through 3 if you want to get a grip on that. But if you are only in for the good stuff, that's OK. This video will analyze a few exit scenarios for that theoretical company and how much money everyone does, or does not make.

➡︎ Startup funding explained Part I-III: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnhdsL4kFmVZNZIpqeFHJh0f6faNZ0-nk

BTW, a lot of the topics covered here were way beyond my expertise, so Steve Barsh from @DreamItVentures will be joining us to elaborate further on some key aspects of how this transaction works. BTW, a lot of the topics covered here were way beyond my expertise, Steve Barsh helped us put these estimations together. Make sure to check out his video on Startup Exits. #startups #Slidebean #funding

0:00 - Startup funding - Intro 2:31 - Startup funding - Scenario 1: An acqui-hire 6:13 - Startup funding- Stock options 10:13 - Startup funding - Scenario 2: Strategic exit

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AI isn’t just learning anymore, it’s teaching itself | Sidebean

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 07:03:48 -0000

AI isn’t just learning anymore, it’s teaching itself

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The rise and fall of MTV | Sidebean

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:03:42 -0000

The rise and fall of MTV

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What happened to MTV?

MTV marked generations, set trends, and gave us new ways of enjoying music. It also helped launch some of the music industry's biggest names.

Then it just faded away.

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How Microsoft killed the one cool product they ever had: MSN Messenger | Sidebean

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:42:00 -0000

How Microsoft killed the one cool product they ever had: MSN Messenger

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MSN Messenger helped shape our adolescent years, from annoying nudges and animated emoticons to talking to your crush and expecting a reply.

But if we look back, we can see that it was more than just teenagers chatting amongst themselves. It was part of a war between now-faded giants that were unknowingly laying the foundations of social networks.

And now, it's completely gone. How did this happen?

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0:00 - MSN Messenger - Intro 1:04 - MSN Messenger - Origins 3:02 - MSN Messenger - An addicting platform 4:20 - MSN Messenger - The curse of success 5:45 - MSN Messenger - Windows Live and a new identity 6:55 - MSN Messenger - Desperate efforts for an identity

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The $72 trillion lawsuit: how Limewire died | Sidebean

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 05:03:44 -0000

The $72 trillion lawsuit: how Limewire died

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Imagine facing a lawsuit for $75 trillion. You heard right: $75 trillion. As a reference, the US's GDP in 2019 was $21.433 trillion.

So, someone pissed off the wrong crowd. And that someone was Limewire.

It was one of the most popular P2P clients in the 2000's. It allowed millions to download music, images, software, and videos, as well. But its legacy is also tainted with darkness.

So, what happened to Limewire? We'll tell you all about it in this episode of Forensics.

0:00 Limewire - Intro 0:54 Limewire - How Limewire was born 2:00 Limewire - How Limewire became a success 3:03 Limewire - Limewire's good, bad and ugly 4:45 Limewire - Limewire tries to make it legit 5:44 Limewire - The tune that marked Limewire's end

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eCommerce Platform Financial Modeling Tutorial: Projecting Revenue | Sidebean

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 13:03:59 -0000

eCommerce Platform Financial Modeling Tutorial: Projecting Revenue

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If you're starting an eCommerce business, a Financial Model is a critical tool to estimate the potential of your company. How much do you plan to charge for your product? How much do you expect you'll pay to acquire a customer? How much time do you need to finish development, and how much will those salaries cost? The sooner you know how much extra cash you'll have, the sooner you can deploy it, and the sooner you can yield results, i.e., multiply it. In the startup world, weeks can make a world of difference. So the model that we use at Slidebean, the model that made us profitable, we are making it available to the world as a free download. We’ll show you how it works in this video. #slidebean #startups #FinancialModel

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Reddit: The Front Page of Internet Scandals | Sidebean

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:04:16 -0000

Reddit: The Front Page of Internet Scandals

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Once again, Reddit is all over the news, this time enraging the fat cats at Wall Street. It's no stranger to controversy and has been so for years. But there's much more to Reddit than heated debates. Its history is filled with human struggles, clashing realities, and revivals. It's a tale that deserves many subreddits of its own. So, for the moment, we'll compress all of its fascinating history in this video. This is Company Forensics: Reddit.

0:00 Reddit - Intro 0:43 Reddit - A frustrating origin 1:43 Reddit - A great complicated idea 4:20 Reddit - Rollercoaster times 7:06 Reddit - Many users, little cash 10:06 Reddit - Controversy, engraved in Reddit’s DNA 11:47 Reddit - Internal chaos 13:49 Reddit - The latest happenings

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OpenAI just launched a model that charges more when it thinks harder. | Sidebean

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 07:04:00 -0000

OpenAI just launched a model that charges more when it thinks harder.

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The pandemic-driven rise of OnlyFans 🍆 🍑🍒 | Sidebean

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 21:03:47 -0000

The pandemic-driven rise of OnlyFans 🍆 🍑🍒

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What is OnlyFans?

What do you get if you can have influencers and explicit pay-per-view content in the same place? Social media with paid nudes? Well, yes and no. A sponsorship site for adult-content creators? Yes and no.

What you get is OnlyFans, and people are still figuring out the morality around it.

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0:00 Only Fans - Intro 1:17 Only Fans - The King of homemade porn 3:04 Only Fans - Sex world and social media 4:39 Only Fans- Bella Thorne broke Only Fans 6:44 Only Fans - Online lovers

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The startup that almost BANKRUPT Steve Jobs | Sidebean

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 13:03:57 -0000

The startup that almost BANKRUPT Steve Jobs

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It's 2006, and Steve Jobs is about to close the deal that will send Pixar to Disney for $7.4 billion. Of course, we can't read his mind, but we're sure he's ecstatic and relieved. You see, this sale marks the end of a journey so challenging, it almost sent Steve jobs into bankruptcy. But, how? Let's find out in this episode of Forensics.

0:00 Pixar - Intro 0:23 Pixar - How Pixar was born 1:44 Pixar - The first computer-animated films 3:50 Pixar - How did Steve Jobs get into Pixar? 6:40 Pixar - Moore's law finally comes true 8:26 Pixar - The film that saved Pixar

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Digg: Six Feet Under | Sidebean

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 13:03:55 -0000

Digg: Six Feet Under

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Digg was a massive website for sharing news back in 2005. In that boom of the interactive web, it became famous for allowing users to vote for their favorite stories. The most voted would hit the front page, making it a democratically curated news outlet.

If upvoting and downvoting content on the web sounds familiar, it's because Digg was a predecessor of one of today's most popular websites: Reddit. So, why does no one knows anything about Digg nowadays, and how did Reddit take over?

0:00 Digg.com - Intro 1:35 Digg.com - How this kid made $60M in 18 months? 4:09 Digg.com - A killer redesign, in a bad way

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Hardware + Subscription Business Financial Model Tutorial: Projecting Revenue | Sidebean

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:04:11 -0000

Hardware + Subscription Business Financial Model Tutorial: Projecting Revenue

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Farmville: patient zero of the micro-transactions plague | Sidebean

Sun, 11 Jan 2026 05:03:49 -0000