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Every podcast mention of WhatsApp in one pod.
116 videos. Track how it's discussed, by whom, and what experts actually think.
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Videos Mentioning WhatsApp
16 Brutal Life Lessons for Ambitious People - Michael Smoak
Chris Williamson
Messaging app, mentioned as a common communication tool and contrasted with the US's typical messaging habits.
The Real Reason A 3rd Assassin Just Tried to Kill Trump — And Who Hired Him
Tom Bilyeu
A messaging platform described as a 'back-channel private group' where influencers workshop political messaging before it goes public.
On Vibe Coding
Naval
Mentioned as a company that achieved significant impact with a very small team, paralleling the potential of AI-driven solo app creation.
Billionaire Founder: You Need THESE Business Skills to Become Rich | Ankur Jain
BigDeal by Codie Sanchez
Mentioned as an example of a successful startup that achieved a high valuation with a small team (around 40 people).
Can This Simple Change Save My Distracted Brain?
Cal Newport
An instant messaging application that was intentionally left accessible during the internet blocking experiment.
Stanford CS153 Frontier Systems | Nikhyl Singhal from Skip on Product Management in the AI Era
Stanford Online
Mentioned as an example of a successful text-only product that later layered on features like voice and video, contrasting with the failure of Google Hangouts.
Stanford MS&E435 | Spring 2026 | Economics of Generative AI
Stanford Online
A consumer application scale example, considered a mandatory daily utility.
AI Dev 26 x SF | Tushar Jain: Shipping Agents Safely, Boundaries That Actually Work
DeepLearningAI
A messaging platform that can have proxy controls applied within the agent sandbox.
Stanford CS153 Frontier Systems | The Road Ahead: Resilience Required
Stanford Online
Integrated into Facebook during the speaker's tenure, contributing to the company's massive growth.
Rabbit Hole: Does Tim Ferriss Dream In Japanese?
Chris Williamson
A superior messaging system that Americans generally don't use as much as other countries, possibly due to early free SMS in the US.
Why AI Agents Need Context | Deep Dives with a16z
a16z Deep Dives
Mentioned as a communication platform that AI agents might use or need to differentiate from other message types.
YouTube is Already 20% AI Slop
ColdFusion
A platform where people exchange tips and ideas about creating AI slop content.
Dan Dreyfus: The Next AI Bottleneck is Copper
All-In Podcast
Acquired by Meta for $30 billion, cited as an example of a capital-light company success.
How Meesho Became India’s Biggest Shopping App
Y Combinator
A messaging platform that Meesho initially leveraged for its second product, allowing small businesses to create online shops and connect with customers.
The Blueprint for Autonomous Work Agents | Gavriel Cohen, NanoClaw
Latent Space
A messaging platform considered to have limited functionality for agents and requires a separate number for interaction.
THB Youth Activism is Performative - Full Debate
OxfordUnion
Messaging app mentioned as a medium for the spread of mass media and information among young people.
Man Who Owns 4% Of All Bitcoin: His Final WARNING To Everyone Who Doesn't Own It | Michael Saylor
The Diary Of A CEO
Mentioned as an early mobile app that emerged from new technology platforms.
The New Science Of Female Attraction - Psychology Roundtable
Chris Williamson
A messaging app mentioned for sharing the study on attractiveness.
Peter Steinberger: What Happens When 4.7 Million People Let It Cook
Y Combinator
A messaging application that the initial version of Open Claw could relay messages to and from.
Exo: Harnesses should see their own code and logs — Alex Krentsel
Latent Space
A messaging application for which Exo has a pre-built adapter.