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Join us – Tom Chavez and Vivek Vaidya – where we reveal all the joys and sorrows of company building. From the guttermost to the uttermost, we’re not going to hold back.
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The Path to Funding Your Next Great AI Startup Idea
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And, we’re live at super{set}!
Welcome to Season 2 of The Closed Session! In this first episode of 2020, Tom and Vivek talk about the five companies super{set} launched in 2019 and the lessons they’re learning as they go.
Is Tech Stingy? The Case for Doing Well *and* Doing Good
Are tech companies stingy—or just behind the curve on purpose-driven giving? In this candid episode, Tom and Vivek don’t just ask whether one can build wealth and change the world—they show how super{set} is doing both, from tech-powered inclusion tools to a shareholder‑funded charitable initiative.
How to Interview for a Startup
Interviewing at a startup is not about solving brainteasers; it is about proving you can own problems, ship fast, and learn faster. This guide shows how to tell crisp impact stories, ask sharp runway-and-role questions, and signal you are a multiplier from day one.