Snapchat

Gustav Soderstrom: Spotify | Lex Fridman Podcast #29

Lex Fridman

Social media app, used as an example of rapid innovation when a value chain of creation and consumption is wrapped into one software stack, enabling fast feature development like disappearing messages and stories.

E33: Apple’s hypocrisy, America fails math, crypto’s regulatory correction, Clubhouse, UFOs & more

All-In Podcast

Social media platform that turned down a $3 billion acquisition offer from Facebook and later became worth $80 billion, serving as an example for Clubhouse to aim for a larger independent outcome.

Ian Hogarth

Y Combinator

An example of a consumer product that achieved substantial growth through word-of-mouth/viral growth.

The Reckoning to Come: A Conversation with Balaji Srinivasan (Episode #259)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as an example of successful startups in the messaging space.

David Lee at Startup School NY 2014

Y Combinator

A company that SV Angel has invested in.

Scott Belsky — How to Conquer the Messy Middle | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Social media app that was prevalent when Periscope was being built, known for its focus on facial filters and selfies.

Ron Conway at Startup School 2013

Y Combinator

Mentioned as a successful social application that proved the trend of changing communication through apps. Ron Conway saw a pattern recognition with Snapchat, similar to Facebook and Twitter.

Lessons from Richard Branson, Tony Robbins, and Ray Dalio | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

The platform developed by the Snapchat guys who expressed interest in working with Chris Sacca, but the deal was made with Benchmark before Sacca could finalize it.

Open Learning Talks | AI Education: Research and Practice

MIT Open Learning

A social media platform that uses AI, mentioned as an example of AI systems kids are familiar with.

Fighting Sexism & Winning: The Founder Behind The $1Billion Dollar Tech Company Bumble

The Diary Of A CEO

Social media app mentioned as a platform students want to use, contrasting with Bumble's early marketing.

Simon Sinek: You're Being Lied To About AI's Real Purpose! We're Teaching Our Kids To Not Be Human!

The Diary Of A CEO

Social media company whose CEO, Evan Spiegel, is highlighted for a thoughtful, human approach to communication.

Exact Formula Used To Build A $130 Billion Company! I Said No to $3B From Mark Zuckerberg!

The Diary Of A CEO

Hurricane fallout, AlphaFold, Google breakup, Trump surge, VC giveback, TikTok survey

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a social platform where users get news.

243 ‒ The fentanyl crisis and why everyone should be paying attention | Anthony Hipolito

Peter Attia MD

A social media platform used by drug dealers to communicate and sell illicit substances, especially to young people.

Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #332

Lex Fridman

Ye describes Snapchat as 'bullying' Instagram, highlighting competitive dynamics in social media.

How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity | Dr. Cal Newport

Andrew Huberman

Social media platform mentioned alongside Tik Tok as being popular with kids and teens.

Google Photos Product Lead and Bump Cofounder David Lieb with Gustaf Alströmer

Y Combinator

A social media app mentioned as an example of a consumer product with an unexpected emergent format (stories) that gained popularity.

Kara Swisher Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A social media platform where Kara Swisher's oldest son is active, creating videos and memes, prompting discussions on online behavior and consequences.

Morgan Spurlock Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A social media platform where Morgan Spurlock indicates he can be found.

Shaun White Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Social media platform where Shaun White is active.

Cory Bookers Goes Nuclear, American Eagle's Controversial New Ad, AI news, And Your Comments

Tom Bilyeu

Messaging platform whose ability to delete content but still access it on the backend is discussed in the context of privacy.

Casey Neistat Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

Social media platform mentioned as requiring an 'act of creation' before sharing content.

Justin Boreta Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A social media platform mentioned as a current channel for The Glitch Mob to maintain close personal relationships with fans.

Chris Sacca Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A multimedia messaging app that Chris Sacca missed investing in because he let the 'negative case' (e.g., uses for unsavory content) dominate his analysis.