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.
72 videos. Track how it's discussed, by whom, and what experts actually think.
Common Themes
Videos Mentioning Snapchat
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.
The Real Reason People Are Exploding on Social Media Right Now
GaryVee
Mentioned as a platform where people can explode with new content.
Tea with GaryVee 97: AI’s Impact on 9–5, Escaping a Job You Hate & Fixing Your Mindset
GaryVee
Mentioned as a platform from which a question about the future of 9-to-5 was posed.
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.
Stanford Neuroscientist: Can’t Remember Your Dreams? Your Brain May Be Warning You!
The Diary Of A CEO
A social network mentioned as an example of how social media platforms are splintering into niches and interest groups.
Snapchat CEO: Why distribution has become the most important moat | Evan Spiegel
Lenny's Podcast
Social media application co-founded by Evan Spiegel, known for its ephemeral messaging, AR lenses, and 'Stories' feature.
The Extreme Crisis of Young Women - Freya India
Chris Williamson
A social media platform known for filters like the 'dog ear filter' that subtly alter appearance, contributing to body dissatisfaction and dysmorphia among young girls.
The hidden pattern behind successful products | Mark Pincus (FarmVille, Words with Friends, & more)
Lenny's Podcast
A social media and camera app mentioned as an example of 'best of breed proven' for camera functionality and social interaction, in the context of the 'Proven Better New' framework.
If I was 25 with $0, I'd build this
My First Million
A company the speaker has been a long-term believer in but has recently been 'crushed' in terms of investment performance.
How to Kick Your Scrolling Habit (Practical Advice)
Cal Newport
Featured in a Super Bowl ad, implying it's trying to position itself as a better alternative to other social media platforms, despite its potential to contribute to the teenage mental health crisis.
Meta's Dina Powell McCormick: The Case for Data Centers, Backlash, AI Job Boom & Meta’s Future
All-In Podcast
Mentioned as a platform that would need to join a hypothetical agreement for reduced daily usage limits for users under 18.
90 minutes of unfiltered product advice from Snap and Discord’s product chief | Peter Sellis
Lenny's Podcast
Peter Sellis was the first PM at Snapchat, where he spent seven years. He discusses its struggles to build a massive business despite a billion monthly active users, attributing this to its young user base, camera-first design, and messaging app core.
The Biggest Opportunity Most People Are Ignoring
GaryVee
Mentioned as one of the early investments the speaker made, highlighting involvement with major global companies.