Hiten Shah

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8:30
This Italian startup makes $1.5B a year reviving zombie apps
Five lessons from their unusual, $11 billion playbook
 • Hiten Shah
8:30
The $40 billion crypto cult that collapsed in a week
The same playbook that built Apple's cult following destroyed Terra Luna
 • Hiten Shah
8:41
How Kalshi Built a $11B Casino Without a Gambling License
Wall Street money, D.C. connections, and the 90-year-old loophole behind the only platform where Americans can "bet on anything."
 • Hiten Shah
12:08
Why Spotify's secretly going all-in on AI music
How a platform built to save artists might end up replacing them
 • Hiten Shah
8:18
Meet Showrunner: The AI startup that wants to replace Netflix
How AI tools are turning passive viewers into active creators (and why that threatens Netflix's entire model)
 • Hiten Shah

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6:58
Why Tesla will win the $500B robotaxi race
Four founder lessons from Elon’s playbook — the strategy behind SpaceX, EVs, and his push into autonomous vehicles
 • Hiten Shah
4:37
Duolingo has an AI problem
In 2025, a leaked memo exposed the company’s true AI strategy: automate education. The backlash was instant. Reddit turned. TikToks went viral. Loyal…
 • Hiten Shah
18:29
Why $10,000 MRR is closer than you think...
Watch now (19 mins) | Today I'm talking with Tim, the founder of Saasco, about his biggest challenge: How to go-to-market.
 • Hiten Shah
6:20
Why Breaking Bad is the ultimate founder story in disguise
Watch now (6 mins) | Today, I'm back in the lab with Walter White exploring more startup lessons from Breaking Bad.
 • Hiten Shah
8:03
Breaking Bad is low key genius, let me explain
Watch now (8 mins) | Today, I’m back in the lab with Walter White, cooking up more startup lessons from Breaking Bad.
 • Hiten Shah
11:06
Why Breaking Bad is the ultimate startup journey
Watch now (11 mins) | Today, I'm breaking down scenes from Breaking Bad on Walter White’s early startup days.
 • Hiten Shah
16:44
The reality of Shark Tank pitches: What founders can learn from Hollywood
Watch now (17 mins) | Today, I'm breaking down 5 unforgettable Shark Tank pitches packed with lessons for founders.
 • Hiten Shah
11:01
How realistic are the M&A scenes in Succession?
Watch now (11 mins) | Today, I’m breaking down a storyline about mergers and acquisitions from HBO's Succession.
 • Hiten Shah
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