Future Squared, hosted by Steve Glaveski, brings you conversations with icons from across different fields to help you make better decisions, kick goals in your professional and personal life and better navigate a fast-changing and uncertain world.
Learn from luminaries like Tyler Cowen, Jason Calacanis, Brad Feld, Seth Godin, Gretchen Rubin, Annie Duke, Kevin Kelly, Scott Belsky, Neil Patel, Adam Grant, Nir Eyal, Oliver Burkeman, Brad Feld, Steve Blank, and so many others.
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Future Squared, hosted by Steve Glaveski, brings you conversations with icons from across different fields to help you make better decisions, kick goals in your professional and personal life and better navigate a fast-changing and uncertain world.
Learn from luminaries like Tyler Cowen, Jason Calacanis, Brad Feld, Seth Godin, Gretchen Rubin, Annie Duke, Kevin Kelly, Scott Belsky, Neil Patel, Adam Grant, Nir Eyal, Oliver Burkeman, Brad Feld, Steve Blank, and so many others.
Find out more: https://www.futuresquared.xyz
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5LH1aSj8WQYWnYQdn9AmuW?si=c48263a4f73340fc
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/future-squared-with-steve-glaveski/id1087213640
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/steveglaveski
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My guest today is Chris Saad, he’s a seasoned product and startup builder, co-host of The Startup Podcast, and former Head of Product at Uber's Developer Platform.
He’s been at the forefront of building companies since graduating high school the turn of the millennium, and has spent considerable time in both Australia’s and the United State’s tech and startup ecosystems, giving him a unique perspective on the differences between the two.
We discussed:
Timestamps
(03:00) - Contrast between California's wealth and homelessness
(05:00) - Adjusting audio settings and reconnecting with Chris Saad
(07:00) - Viral LinkedIn post about Australia's startup ecosystem
(09:00) - Reactions to the LinkedIn post
(12:00) - Comparing entrepreneurial ecosystems of Australia and US
(15:00) - Impact of social safety nets on entrepreneurial spirit
(17:00) - Differences in urgency and hustle culture
(19:00) - Historical and cultural factors in Australian attitudes
(20:00) - Statistics on unicorns per capita
(23:00) - Characteristics of US vs. Australian entrepreneurs
(25:00) - Scarcity vs. abundance mindset
(27:00) - Challenges in the Australian startup ecosystem
(29:00) - Importance of talent density
(31:00) - Changes in Australian startup ecosystem
(33:00) - Networking in Silicon Valley vs. Melbourne
(35:00) - Value of Silicon Valley-based clients
(37:00) - Impact of regulation on startups
(39:00) - Tax and regulation differences between US and Australia
(41:00) - Regulatory capture and its impact on startups
(43:00) - Differences in divorce law between US and Australia
(45:00) - Challenges in promoting fintech startups in Australia
(47:00) - Sophistication of Australian investors
(49:00) - Investor mindset and startup economics
(51:00) - Rational exuberance in US investments
(53:00) - Importance of early-stage startup enthusiasm
(55:00) - Misunderstanding of startup risk in Australia
(57:00) - Universal truths in startup success
(59:00) - Social justice and its impact on startups
(1:01:00) - Finding balance in social justice efforts
(1:03:00) - Conclusion and where to find more of Chris Saad
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