Snapchat
Social media company whose CEO, Evan Spiegel, is highlighted for a thoughtful, human approach to communication.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Snapchat

Gymshark CEO: How I Built A $1.5 Billion Business At 19! Ben Francis
The Diary Of A CEO
A social media platform mentioned as not really existing 10 years ago, highlighting the rapid changes in the digital world.

Ep. 187: Quitting Social Media, Scaling Deep Work, and Discussing Privilege | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Social media platform that experienced a rise and fall in popularity.

The Brothers Who Live One Life — The Incredible Adventures of David and Daniil Liberman
Tim Ferriss
The social media application that acquired the Liberman brothers' company. They later helped identify and fix critical performance issues on its Android version, leading to audience growth.

How Smartphones & Social Media Impact Mental Health & the Realistic Solutions | Dr. Jonathan Haidt
Andrew Huberman
Social media platform mentioned for its role in 'fear of missing out' among teens, and specific enforcement by Jonathan Haidt with his daughter.

Improve Vitality, Emotional & Physical Health & Lifespan | Dr. Peter Attia
Andrew Huberman
Social media platform mentioned as a channel for drug dealers to sell counterfeit pills containing fentanyl to young people.

Kevin Systrom: Instagram | Lex Fridman Podcast #243
Lex Fridman
A social network that emerged after Instagram, creating a market for ephemeral content sharing, which Instagram later replicated with Stories.

The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
Used as an example of a product launch that users likely don't remember, suggesting that launching is less significant to users than founders perceive.

YC SUS: Gustaf Alströmer and Eric Migicovsky discuss growth tactics
Y Combinator
Mentioned as an example of a social product that grew in its early days without paid marketing.

How to Raise Money with Marc Andreessen, Ron Conway, and Parker Conrad (HtSaS 2014: 9)
Y Combinator
Used as a reference point for consumer-focused companies that may require less intensive management compared to capital-intensive enterprises.

Anthropic's Generational Run, OpenAI Panics, AI Moats, Meta Loses Major Lawsuits
All-In Podcast
A social media app that teens feel pressured to use in high school, leading to rule changes for parents.