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The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital

Gabriel Jarrosson

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

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00:27:20

Investing in YC Startups with Early Traction - A Case...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/09/05

Is a high valuation a guarantee of success, or is early traction the true indicator of a winning startup?Join Gabriel Jarrosson, General Partner of Lobster Capital, as he shares his insights on a successful investment in Baubap, a Y Combinator graduate disrupting the financial landscape in Mexico. Gabriel delves into why he invested in Baubap, highlighting their innovative approach to microloans and their impressive early traction. He also reveals the outcome of the investment, demonstrating

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00:42:45

The Co-Founder's Dilemma & The Unconscious Mind:...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/08/29

How do a psychotherapist and a psychologist with no tech background build a multi-million dollar coaching business and land a spot in Y Combinator?This episode takes you inside the story of Torch, a company revolutionizing professional development with a unique blend of coaching, software, and behavioral science. Co-founders Cameron Yarbrough and Keegan Walden, both veterans of the psychology and coaching world, share their journey from meeting at a psychotherapy training program to building

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00:44:18

Why Invest in Y Combinator Startups? The Lobster...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/08/08

Is your investment portfolio missing the "Michelin Star" of YC startup investing?Gabriel Jarrosson, the solo general partner at Lobster Capital, pulls back the curtain on his unique approach to investing in the very best Y Combinator (YC) companies. In this episode of the second season of Lobster Talks, Gabriel Jarrosson, a seasoned entrepreneur turned investor, shares his incredible journey from angel investing to founding Lobster Capital, a fund dedicated to backing the most promising YC

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00:36:33

Coba - Say Goodbye to Payment Hassles! Discover The...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/08/01

Are you a contractor working overseas? How do you navigate the complexities of cross-border payments?In this episode of Lobster Talks, host Gabriel Jarrosson dives into the world of cross-border payments with Eduardo de Leon, co-founder and Head of Product at Coba, a Y Combinator-backed fintech startup. Eduardo shares his journey from a software development background to launching Coba, a platform designed to empower contractors in Latin America by providing access to the US banking system

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00:36:48

Dime- The "Central Nervous System" for Factories with...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/07/25

Did you know that the US spent $200 billion on new manufacturing construction in 2023 alone? The manufacturing industry is booming, but it faces challenges in productivity and cost. That's where Dime comes in.In this episode of Lobster Talks, host Gabriel Jarrosson interviews Ashish Bajaj, co-founder of Dime, a startup revolutionizing how manufacturers manage their factories. Born and raised in Detroit, Ashish's unique background in finance and deep ties to the manufacturing industry led

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00:38:31

Episode 17: Just Words - Automating Content A/B...

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2024/07/18

Did you know that changing a Twitter notification from "Elon tweeted" to "Elon just tweeted" once led to a gain of 800,000 users?In this episode of The Lobster Talks by Lobster Capital, host Gabriel Jarrosson interviews Neha Mittal, founder and CEO of YCombinator-backed Just Words. Neha shares her journey from leading growth at Twitter and Pinterest to starting her own company focused on AI-powered personalized messaging. She reveals how a simple copy change experiment at Twitter sparked the

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00:34:00

Astroforge - The Future of Mining in Space, a...

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2024/07/11

What if mining for valuable minerals could be done in space with a smaller environmental impact and at a lower cost? In this episode of The Lobster Talks by Lobster Capital, Gabriel Jarrosson interviews Matt Gialich, the founder and CEO of AstroForge, a company focused on mining asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than the current mining methods. Matt shares his journey from working at Bird Rides and the Jet Propulsion Lab to founding

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00:45:04

How Do You Achieve a Top 1% YC Exit? DrChrono &...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/07/04

Is FinTech dead? With the rise of AI and recent industry shakeups, many are asking this question. But what if the most exciting days of FinTech are still ahead? In this episode of Lobster Talks, host Gabriel Jarrosson interviews Daniel Kivatinos, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully navigated the highs and lows of the startup world. Daniel shares the story of building DrChrono, his first company, into a top 1% YC exit, and his insights on why he's now diving back into the complex and

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00:38:06

Saatvy- Pivoting From AI Trust and Safety to Ayurveda...

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2024/06/27

Have you ever considered pivoting your startup? What if you didn't even have a new idea lined up?In this episode of The Lobster Talks by Lobster Capital, we are joined by Ankur Rustagi, a serial entrepreneur with a background in trust and safety at tech giants like Facebook and Roblox. He founded Sero AI, a trust and safety platform, and then pivoted to Saatvy, a wellness platform focused on chronic conditions, after just ten months. This episode dives into Ankur's journey, exploring the

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00:39:30

Elodin- Building the Unreal Engine for Aerospace with...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/06/20

What if you rapidly iterate and test flight software for rockets, drones, or satellites just like game developers do? In this episode of The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital, we sit down with Daniel Driscoll, a former military officer turned software engineer, who is the CEO and co-founder of Elodin. Elodin is on a mission to revolutionize the aerospace industry by providing a flight software development platform that streamlines and accelerates the process of building, testing, and

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00:42:50

Common Paper: The YC Startup Simplifying B2B...

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2024/06/13

Overwhelmed by the back-and-forth negotiations and complexities of managing contracts when closing deals? In this episode of Lobster Talks, host Gabriel Jarrosson dives deep into the world of startup contracts with Jake Stein, co-founder and CEO of Common Paper. Jake, a seasoned entrepreneur with two successful exits under his belt, candidly shares the challenges he faced with contract management in his previous ventures, which ultimately led him to create Common Paper. Jake unveils his

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00:41:10

OpenMeter - The YC Startup Providing Open-Source...

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2024/06/06

As AI models become more powerful and complex, how can startups accurately measure and monetize their usage?In this episode, Gabriel Jarrosson sits down with Peter Marton, co-founder and CEO of OpenMeter, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the way AI startups bill their customers. OpenMeter provides an observability platform that enables usage-based billing for AI models, allowing companies to charge based on actual resource consumption rather than flat rates or estimates. Peter

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00:40:04

Luca - The YC Startup that Optimizes Your Retail...

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2024/05/30

How would you feel if a co-pilot could automatically optimize pricing for your retail business, maximizing profits while keeping customers happy?In this episode of The Lobster Talks by Lobster Capital, Gabriel Jarrosson sits down with Tanvi Surti, the co-founder and CEO of Luca, a pricing AI engine transforming how retailers approach pricing and promotions. Tanvi shares her journey from working on AI at Microsoft and leading Uber's unprofitable UberPool team to founding Luca. She explains

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00:41:11

FanCave: The YC Startup Changing the Game of College...

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2024/05/23

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

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00:37:03

Celest - The YC Startup Unlocking the Power of Dart &...

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2024/05/09

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

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00:38:05

PointOne: The Future of Law - How AI is Transforming...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/05/02

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

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00:38:39

Pana: The YC Fintech Startup Building Financial...

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2024/04/25

Are you a Hispanic living in the U.S. and feeling underserved by traditional banks? Join us on this episode of The Lobster Talks podcast as we go behind the scenes with Piero Nunez del Risco, founder of Pana – the YC-backed fintech revolutionizing banking for underserved immigrants and those with cross-border financial needs. Discover how Pana is building trust within the Hispanic community by understanding their unique cultural nuances. Piero reveals the challenges they've tackled to

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00:39:09

Middleware: The YC Startup Slashing Cloud Monitoring...

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2024/04/18

Did you know some companies face shockingly high cloud bills (think millions)? Laduram Vishnoi, CEO of Middleware, experienced this firsthand. Skyrocketing cloud costs are a major pain point for many companies, with some facing bills in the millions. Frustrated by the limitations and expense of existing observability tools, he decided to build a better solution. Middleware is an observability platform designed with the complexities of modern cloud environments in mind. In this episode,

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00:37:07

Trayd - The YC Startup Bringing Same-Day Pay to 7...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/04/11

What if construction workers could get paid as quickly like workers of Uber, Doordash and other gig workers?Trayd, the startup co-founded by Anna Berger, is making this a reality. Trayd is on a mission to bring fast, same-day pay to the construction industry. In this episode, discover how Anna Berger's own frustrations with outdated payroll systems led her to create a revolutionary solution. Learn about her journey of convincing a skeptical co-founder, navigating Y Combinator, and

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00:42:01

Siglo: The Startup That Brings Affordable,...

The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital ·

2024/03/28

How do you bring reliable, high-speed internet connectivity to millions of underserved households across Latin America? Isaac and Joel Philips, the founders of Siglo, share their inspiring journey of creating a revolutionary internet service provider (ISP) that's making a real difference in people's lives. In this thought-provoking episode of The Lobster Talks podcast by Lobster Capital, the Philips brothers discuss how they identified a significant gap in internet connectivity across Latin

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