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The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital

By: Gabriel Jarrosson
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  • Feast into the Startup Hustle with The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital! Craving the real deal on starting and scaling a business?

    The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital serves up raw, unscripted conversations with experienced founders who've been there, done that (and gotten the investor backing!).

    Join us as we dissect the triumphs and trials of the entrepreneurial journey, peeling back the layers to reveal the nitty-gritty of building a startup from the ground up. Our guests share their unfiltered insights, hard-won lessons, and practical tips to help you navigate the exciting (and sometimes messy) world of startups.

    Subscribe now and get ready to hear honest, unfiltered stories from seasoned founders, uncover valuable insights and actionable tips for your startup journey, gain inspiration from those who've successfully navigated the fundraising game and join a community of passionate entrepreneurs eager to learn and grow.
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Episodes
  • FanCave: The YC Startup Changing the Game of College Sports Recruiting Through Superfans

    FanCave: The YC Startup Changing the Game of College Sports Recruiting Through Superfans
    May 23 2024
    What if fans could directly influence which players join their favorite college teams? Sounds crazy, right? Well, Luke Bogus, co-founder of FanCave, is making this a reality. Luke Bogus, co-founder and CEO of FanCave, is revolutionizing the world of college sports recruiting. FanCave turns superfans into recruiters for their favorite teams, bringing fans closer to the action while allowing them to compliantly support athletes via name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. In this episode, Luke shares his journey from passionate Nebraska Cornhuskers fan to founder of a startup that enables fans to directly chat, react, and entice top recruits with NIL money to join their school. We explore how FanCave is capitalizing on recent regulatory changes, the power of founder conviction, and how Fancave is harnessing superfan energy to help athletes grow their fanbase and NIL value. EPISODE IN A GLANCE -Luke's Background: Learn about Luke's journey from Nebraska football fanatic to a tech product leader -From Huskers to FanCave: Discover how Luke's passion for sports and his experience in the tech world led to the creation of FanCave -The NIL Revolution and FanCave's Mission: Understand the regulatory changes driving the NIL movement -FanCave's Impact on Recruiting: Learn how FanCave helps fans directly engage with top recruits, influencing their decisions with financial incentives and community support -FanCave's Early Success: FanCave's initial traction and the challenges of building a marketplace connecting fans and athletes -Uber Inspiration: Get insights into how FanCave is using Uber's early strategy to build a strong supply side to fuel fan engagement -Navigating a Regulatory Landscape: Learn how FanCave is navigating the complex and constantly evolving regulatory environment surrounding NIL -Web3 Potential: Explore the future possibilities of FanCave -Reaching Fans: Discover FanCave's strategy for engaging with college sports fans -Internal Motivation: Gain insights into Luke's passion for college sports. -Finding Your Passion: Luke offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who are struggling to find a business idea that excites them -Fundraising Journey: Hear Luke's experiences and lessons learned from his oversubscribed fundraising round -Recommended Book: "Designing Your Life" ABOUT LUKE BOGUS Luke Bogus is the Co-Founder of Fancave. Fancave is the startup that turns superfans into recruiters for their favorite teams. Before FanCave, Luke was Head of Product for Vial, a Series B life science tech startup, helping zero-to-one new clinical trial infrastructure that now generates millions in ARR. Prior, Luke was a Product Manager at Microsoft, and studied computer science and marketing at Nebraska's Raikes School. CONNECT WITH LUKE BOGUS Website → https://www.fancave.me/ X/Twitter → https://x.com/lukebogus X/Twitter → https://x.com/FanCaveTeam LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukebogus/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/fancave Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/luke.bogus/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/FanCaveTeam GRAB THE BOOK LUKE RECOMMENDS: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life → https://a.co/d/iTmLI2R ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/
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    41 mins
  • Celest - The YC Startup Unlocking the Power of Dart & Flutter for Every Screen

    Celest - The YC Startup Unlocking the Power of Dart & Flutter for Every Screen
    May 9 2024
    What if you could build applications using a single programming language that runs seamlessly across all devices, from smartphones and desktops to cars and wearables? This is the vision that Dillon Nys, founder of Celest, is pursuing with Dart and Flutter. In this episode of The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital, we sit down with Dillon Nys, the founder of Celest, a startup that aims to make Dart the go-to language for full-stack development. Dillon shares his journey from studying environmental engineering to becoming a Flutter expert at AWS, where he played a key role in developing the Amplify Flutter framework. Driven by his passion for Dart and Flutter, Dillon left AWS to create Celest, a platform that empowers developers to build applications using Dart across multiple platforms, including the cloud. Throughout the conversation, Dillon provides insights into the future of cross-platform development, the challenges of being a solo founder, and the invaluable lessons he learned during his time at Y Combinator. EPISODE IN A GLANCE -Introduction & Dillon's Background: From environmental engineering to discovering Flutter and Dart, Dillon's unconventional path into software development. -The Birth of Celest: The inspiration and vision behind Celest: empowering Flutter developers to build for any screen. -The Multi-Screen Future: Discussing the rise of multi-device experiences and how Flutter and Celest are positioned to play a key role in this evolving landscape. -Y Combinator Experience: Dillon shares his experience as a solo founder in the YC program, highlighting the challenges and rewards. -Solo Founder Dynamics: Challenges and Strategies -Staying Motivated & Building a Strong Foundation: The importance of perseverance, finding your purpose, and building a support network for long-term success. -Personal Inspiration & Book Recommendation: Dillon shares the book that has significantly impacted his life and approach to work: "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn ABOUT DILLON NYS Dillon previously worked at AWS where he led development of the Amplify Flutter framework, bridging the gap for Flutter developers to build for the cloud. He saw how Flutter developers wanted to use Dart for their entire application stack, including their backend and infrastructure. So he left AWS and created Celest to fill the gap in this growing community and solve a personal pain point he'd had for many years. CONNECT WITH DILLON NYS Website → https://celest.dev/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-nys LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/celest-dev/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dillonnys YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfz6AkB46TqsInqA8PcJvTA Twitter → https://twitter.com/celest_dev Twitter → https://twitter.com/dillonthedev GRAB THE BOOK DILLON NYS RECOMMENDS → https://a.co/d/a6CNDp9 ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/ Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights. Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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    37 mins
  • PointOne: The Future of Law - How AI is Transforming the Legal Industry

    PointOne: The Future of Law - How AI is Transforming the Legal Industry
    May 2 2024

    How do you find startup ideas that solve REAL problems? This founder knows the secret and built a startup to help lawyers.


    In this episode of The Lobster Talks podcast by Lobster Capital, Adrian Parlow, co-founder and CEO of PointOne, shares his unconventional journey from pursuing a career in corporate law to becoming a startup founder in the legal tech space. Adrian's story highlights the importance of customer discovery and truly understanding the pain points of your target audience. He reveals how interviewing 100 lawyers led to the creation of PointOne, a platform that automates the tedious task of timekeeping for legal professionals. Adrian also provides a thought-provoking perspective on the transformative impact of AI on the legal industry and offers valuable advice on effective fundraising strategies.


    EPISODE IN A GLANCE

    -From Law to Startups: Adrian's unconventional journey from aspiring corporate lawyer to passionate entrepreneur.

    -The Birth of PointOne: Discovering the power of AI to revolutionize legal timekeeping and billing practices

    -Customer Discovery Masterclass: How interviewing 100 lawyers helped identify pain points and shape PointOne's solution.

    -AI Transforming the Legal Sector: Exploring the impact of AI on lawyers' roles and the potential for industry-wide disruption

    -Automating Timekeeping: PointOne's solution for eliminating the tedious task of manual timekeeping for lawyers.

    -Y Combinator Experience: How YC accelerated PointOne's growth and provided invaluable support.

    -Fundraising Strategies: Adrian shares his insights and tactics for effective fundraising and capturing investor interest


    ABOUT ADRIAN PARLOW

    Adrian Parlow is the Co-founder & CEO of PointOne. Previously a corporate lawyer at Fenwick & West, doing financings and acquisitions for companies like Robinhood, Stripe and SentinelOne. Founded PointOne to automate manual admin processes for lawyers.


    CONNECT WITH ADRIAN PARLOW

    Website → https://pointone.ai/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianparlow/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/pointoneai/

    X → https://twitter.com/aparlow


    GRAB THE BOOK ADRIAN RECOMMENDS → https://www.momtestbook.com/


    ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON


    Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."


    CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON

    YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital

    Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/


    Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights.

    Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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    38 mins
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