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Podcast: Startups For the Rest of Us
Episode: Episode 744 | Bluesky, TinySeed is Raising, YC Backs Competitors, and More Hot Take Tuesday Topics
Description: In episode 744, Rob Walling is joined by Tracy Osborn and Einar Vollset to give their hot takes on some recent news. They cover the recent rise of Bluesky, kicking off a 4-figure bet between Tracy and Einar. Then they discuss TinySeed’s third fund, YC Combinator backing competitors, dealing with imposter syndrome, and finally government involvement in banning social media.
Topics we cover:
(1:49) – Will Bluesky survive and thrive?
(9:07) – The bet on Bluesky growth
(13:46) – TinySeed is raising a third fund
(17:25) – Y Combinator backs duplicates
(22:18) – Dealing with Imposter Syndrome
(27:46) – Australia's social media ban
Links from the Show:
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