37. APIs: why Uber uses Google Map‪s‬ Mar 10, 2021

You can login to Bumble with Facebook and Uber uses Google maps. This happens because Uber's servers are connected to Google via a special widget called the API.

In this podcast episode, Sophia Matveeva teaches what APIs are and how companies can use them to grow users and revenue. This is a...

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35. Apple vs Android: An Introduction To The App Econom‪y‬ Feb 24, 2021

Worldwide spending on Google Play and the Apple App store is projected to reach $171 billion in 2024.

The opportunity in making apps and investing in them is huge, but what exactly is the app economy? Before you get started, you need to know the key differences between the Apple and Android...

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10. Intro to Technology Acquisitions Nov 22, 2020

Listen to learn how and why corporates acquire technology startups. Understand why traditional businesses like Lululemon buy technology companies like Mirror, what red flags corporates look out for and how to startups can prepare themselves for acquisition.

In this episode, Paul Cuatrecasas, a...

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Making The Most Of Turbulent Times: Pivots and Opportunities Mar 20, 2020

None of us expected this week. We were going to go on vacation, speak at conferences and pitch new clients. And now, we are sitting at home, seeing a constant stream of frightening news flow.

And yet, I am choosing to see this as an opportunity, both for my career and my...

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