Snapchat
Social media company whose CEO, Evan Spiegel, is highlighted for a thoughtful, human approach to communication.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Snapchat
Nick Thompson Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
A mobile messaging application, for which Wired launched a channel under Thompson's leadership.
Legendary Investor Bill Gurley on Investing Rules, Insights from Jeff Bezos, Must-Read Books, & More
Tim Ferriss
Social network that Benchmark invested in.
#AIS: Palmer Luckey on Anduril
All-In Podcast
App mentioned as having better computer vision than systems deployed by the US Department of Defense.
How To Fix Your Focus & Stop Procrastinating: Johann Hari | E114
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media app contributing to distraction and fragmented attention, particularly in the godson's story.
E164: Zuck’s Senate apology, Elon's comp package voided, crony capitalism, Reddit IPO, drone attack
All-In Podcast
A social media platform whose product, Spectacles, was referenced as an inspiration for Meta's smart glasses.
Work at a Startup Expo 2018
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a company that made sense only after the platform shift of mobile phones and apps.
Full Length Episode | #177 | February 28, 2022
Cal Newport
Social media platform used by teenagers, with its role shifting towards cultural and entertainment consumption.
Cost vs Quality in Edtech – Keith Schacht, Avichal Garg, and Geoff Ralston
Y Combinator
Cited as an example of a consumer tech company that achieved massive scale and valuation, despite not necessarily having immediate revenue to back it up in its early years.
Jason Calacanis: Startups, Angel Investing, Capitalism, and Friendship | Lex Fridman Podcast #161
Lex Fridman
Social media app known for ephemeral messaging and streaks, cited as an example of high user engagement and a target for Facebook's copying strategies.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang GTC 2026 Full Keynote
Yahoo Finance
Social media company that reduced its computing cost by nearly 80% by using NVIDIA accelerated Google Cloud services.
Building for the Enterprise with Aaron Levie (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 12)
Y Combinator
A messaging app mentioned as not existing in the early internet landscape in 2004.
Full Length Episode | #173 | February 14, 2022
Cal Newport
Social media platform that was once critical for teen socialization but has largely been replaced by other tools.
How to Launch a Million-Dollar Business This Weekend — Noah Kagan (4K)
Tim Ferriss
A social media platform mentioned in the context of the 'email is dead' narrative, highlighting the shifting landscape of communication.
Casey Neistat and Matt Hackett on Live Video's Struggle for Interestingness
Y Combinator
Praised for its 'story' mechanism and 'lenses' that solved the struggle for interestingness for both creators and viewers.
Before the Startup with Paul Graham (How to Start a Startup 2014: Lecture 3)
Y Combinator
A social media company. The speaker deflects a question about how Snapchat makes money, stating he does not know as they did not fund them.
E66: $FB's big drop, Rogan/Spotify mess, Xi/Putin meetup & supply chain issues with Ryan Petersen
All-In Podcast
Experienced stock volatility but recovered after earnings. Mentioned as part of the vibrant advertising ecosystem.
E101: Ye acquires Parler, Snap drops 30%, macro outlook, VC metrics, valuing stocks & more
All-In Podcast
Social media platform experiencing a significant stock decline despite steady user growth, attributed to corporate misgovernance and Apple's IDFA changes.
E99: Cheating scandals, Twitter updates, rapid AI advancements, Biden's pardon, Section 230 & more
All-In Podcast
Platform that also removed Donald Trump's access, mirroring actions taken by other social media companies.
E93: Twitter whistleblower, cloud security vulnerabilities, student debt forgiveness & more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a potential target for foreign government agents due to its large user base.
Office Hours with Sam Altman
Y Combinator
A popular social media platform founded by Evan Spiegel, used as an example of a non-technical founder.
Jeff Dean’s Lecture for YC AI
Y Combinator
A company mentioned as a user of TensorFlow.
Kevin Hale - How to Pitch Your Startup
Y Combinator
Used in the example 'Buffer for Snapchat' to illustrate a flawed 'X for Y' pitch, highlighting that the 'X' (Buffer) should be a larger, more well-known entity than the 'Y' (Snapchat) it's being compared to.
#06 – D.A. Wallach: music, medicine, longevity, and disruptive technologies
Peter Attia MD
Cited as a platform that, like MySpace, embraces expressive and culturally contextualized user interaction.
Tristan Harris — Fighting Skynet and Firewalling Attention | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
An American multimedia messaging app, listed as one of the major technology companies that control the attentional environment.