Snapchat
Social media company whose CEO, Evan Spiegel, is highlighted for a thoughtful, human approach to communication.
Every podcast mention of Snapchat in one pod.
61 videos. Track how it's discussed, by whom, and what experts actually think.
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.