Hiten Show

<p>Today, I’m back in the lab with Walter White, cooking up more startup lessons from Breaking Bad. In this episode, I focus on two critical startup challenges: scaling operations and mastering distribution. I break...

<p>Today, I'm breaking down scenes from Breaking Bad on Walter White’s early startup days. I’m not endorsing illegal activities, but Walt's story is surprisingly packed with startup lessons. From pivoting careers to...

<p>Today, I’m breaking down the worst Shark Tank pitches and what we can learn from them. I'll rate what went wrong, why they failed, and show you how to avoid these pitch pitfalls. Ready to see what made the sharks...

<p>Today, I'm breaking down 5 unforgettable Shark Tank pitches packed with lessons for founders. I'll rate what worked, what didn't, and unpack must-know insights for your next pitch. Ready to swim with the sharks...

<p>Today, I’m breaking down a storyline about mergers and acquisitions from HBO's Succession. We'll unpack intense boardroom scenes, rate their accuracy, and extract valuable lessons for founders. Why? Because for...

<p>Today, I’m reacting to Mad Men's iconic pitches and dissecting Don Draper's advertising genius. I'll break down each presentation, revealing hidden lessons for founders. Ready to level up your startup's marketing...

<p>There’s a lot we can learn from the recent events with Humane, and this episode is dedicated to breaking down these events, sharing my perspective on what went wrong, and identifying a potential path forward for the...

<p>Today, I talk with Cody Schneider, the co-founder and CEO of SwellAI, about his AI content repurposing company.</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><br/><br/> Cody biggest challenges and my...

<p>Today, I'm trying another show format. In this episode, I react to four famous startup pitches (some real, some fake!). Throughout each pitch, I pause the clip and give my take on what worked and what...

<p>Today, I'm trying a new show format. Three founders submit their pitch via video, I react and then give them targeted advice on improving it.</p><br/><p>I discuss:</p><br/><br/> Finding the right hook<br/> What...

<p>On today’s episode, three founders pitch me. I give them two perspectives: the investor viewpoint, including the impressions and likely questions they'd face, and detailed feedback on the pitch itself. We...

<p>On today’s episode, we discuss hiring and firing, including:</p><p>• Big mistakes and how to avoid them</p><p>• Why “hiring slow, firing fast” is wrong</p><p>• The problem with offshore talent</p><p>• Building remote...

<p>Today, I talk to two founders about a range of challenges they’re facing with building AI products, including:</p><br/><p>• What founders get wrong about AI</p><br/><p>• Why AI isn’t the problem</p><br/><p>• Building...

<p>On the second episode of The Hiten Show, I speak to two founders about how to pitch investors</p><br/><p><br/></p><br/><p>We cover a range of challenges, including:</p><br/><p>• One thing all great pitches...

<p>Welcome to episode #1 of The Hiten Show! Today, I cover a range of fundraising challenges, including:</p><p>Crafting a narrative around cap table complications</p><p>Judging whether a pitch went well</p><p>Biggest...