The Adam Jackson Show

Who doesn’t love a top 10 list? On this week’s episode of the Adam Jackson Show I share the ideas, products, services, and vices I’m most excited about right now. This idea came from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong who just released his list of most promising startup ideas (and mentions Braintrust!) Unsurprisingly, crypto and AI technology top my list, but I also share some investments I’ve made recently that I am really bullish on, new productivity tools (hint: it’s not Asana) and some everyday consumer goods making life a little more fun (and no, this is not sponsored!) I hope you listen and enjoy. And, if you have anything you are excited about, send me a DM @adamjacksonsf - I love learning about and trying new things

(0:00) Intro

(0:30) Top 10

(0:40) AI powered tools

(3:26) Productivity tools

(7:42) Crypto technology

(13:50) New things for personal, professional growth

Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XL3gTDks8CkCAVRr3ltkg?si=ff9842a4c4824d4a⁠

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Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@adamjacksonshow/⁠

About the host:

Adam Jackson is a 4x venture-backed entrepreneur and the CEO of Braintrust, a user-owned talent network that connects knowledge workers and tech workers with big companies that need them on a contract or full-time basis. He is also an active angel investor in several hundred different companies over the last 15 years, all tech startups, and has co-founded a crypto hedge fund called Cambrian.

This week on the Adam Jackson Show, I share my recent experience of undergoing regenerative medicine at the RENUE Clinic in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Throughout the week I received stem cells, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, fasting, and a much-needed change of scenery. From rejuvenating treatments to cognitive improvements, this was one hell of a transformative trip. I also answer some skeptical questions from my beloved chief of staff, Anne.

If you have anything you’d like me to discuss or answer on my next episode, send me a DM @adamjacksonsf

(0:00) Hello from Puerto Vallarta

(2:08) Treatment with stem cells

(3:08) More caveats and stigmas

(5:34) My itinerary for the week

(8:12) Hyperbaric oxygen therapy

(10:35) Sleeping well, meditating, exercising

(13:23) Skeptical Q&A from Anne

Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XL3gTDks8CkCAVRr3ltkg?si=ff9842a4c4824d4a⁠

Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adam-jackson-show/id1677806381⁠

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@adamjacksonshow/⁠

About the host:

Adam Jackson is a 4x venture-backed entrepreneur and the CEO of Braintrust, a user-owned talent network that connects knowledge workers and tech workers with big companies that need them on a contract or full-time basis. He is also an active angel investor in several hundred different companies over the last 15 years, all tech startups, and has co-founded a crypto hedge fund called Cambrian.

This week’s episode of the Adam Jackson Show is going to be a little different. I'll be giving you a peek into my world, showing you what I read, watch, and listen to—all the ways I gather information to steer the ship in this fast-paced economy. Of course, I'll share insights on crypto and AI, but I also need some leisure time away from computers and money, so we'll talk about that too.

If you have anything you’d like me to discuss or answer on my next episode, send me a DM @adamjacksonsf 

(0:00) Intro

(2:14) Daily Podcasts

(3:54) Weekly Podcasts

(7:48) Longer-form content

(9:28) News Outlets

(11:40) Books and Audiobooks

(16:23) Longer-form essays

(16:56) YouTube

Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XL3gTDks8CkCAVRr3ltkg?si=ff9842a4c4824d4a⁠

Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adam-jackson-show/id1677806381⁠

Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@adamjacksonshow/⁠

About the host:

Adam Jackson is a 4x venture-backed entrepreneur and the CEO of Braintrust, a user-owned talent network that connects knowledge workers and tech workers with big companies that need them on a contract or full-time basis. He is also an active angel investor in several hundred different companies over the last 15 years, all tech startups, and has co-founded a crypto hedge fund called Cambrian.

On this week’s episode of the Adam Jackson Show, I discuss the recent painful decision to lay off 40% of the workforce at Braintrust. It doesn't matter how many times you do it - it's never easy. I go into the thought process behind the decision, the steps taken, and what's next. I also answer a couple of listener Q&As. Leave a comment below or tweet me @adamjacksonsf to get your questions answered on future episodes. (0:00) Intro (0:47) Difficult layoffs at Braintrust (1:36) Why have layoffs? (3:43) How do we get to this point? (5:05) The steps I took to handle them (8:04) What are the outcomes to look for? (10:03) "If you're a company, how do you avoid doing riffs?" (10:42) "Have you ever rehired someone you'd laid off or helped them find another job?" Show Notes: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-jobs-replace-tech-workers-8f3dc92?st=kc0u9y4c1xm1ogt&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XL3gTDks8CkCAVRr3ltkg?si=ff9842a4c4824d4a⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adam-jackson-show/id1677806381⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@adamjacksonshow/⁠ About the host: Adam Jackson is a 4x venture-backed entrepreneur and the CEO of Braintrust, a user-owned talent network that connects knowledge workers and tech workers with big companies that need them on a contract or full-time basis. He is also an active angel investor in several hundred different companies over the last 15 years, all tech startups, and has co-founded a crypto hedge fund called Cambrian.

In our first-ever live episode we're joined by Elena Luneva, the General Manager at Braintrust. Elena is a seasoned product leader with an impressive background, having served in leadership roles at Nextdoor, LiquidSpace, and Opentable. Together, we discuss the creation of The Professional Network and its purpose, highlighting the importance of personal connections, on-the-job training, and adapting to new skill demands in the ever-evolving tech landscape. If you have anything you’d like me to discuss or answer on my next episode, send me a DM @adamjacksonsf (0:00) Intro (2:20) What is the Professional Network? (4:08) Introducing Elana Luneva (16:18) Q&A Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XL3gTDks8CkCAVRr3ltkg?si=ff9842a4c4824d4a⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adam-jackson-show/id1677806381⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@adamjacksonshow/⁠ About the host: Adam Jackson is a 4x venture-backed entrepreneur and the CEO of Braintrust, a user-owned talent network that connects knowledge workers and tech workers with big companies that need them on a contract or full-time basis. He is also an active angel investor in several hundred different companies over the last 15 years, all tech startups, and has co-founded a crypto hedge fund called Cambrian.

In this week’s episode, “No Desks to Hide Under,” I share insights on how AI and the changing job landscape are shifting the way we work. I also discuss mistakes I’ve made and seen, changes hiring managers need to make, and the usefulness of hiring fast, firing fast. Plus I get to some audience Q&As. Send me a DM @adamjacksonsf to get your question answered on another episode. (0:00) Intro (2:52) The current paradigm (5:26) Live and lead by example (7:17) Hiring and firing quickly (10:38) Find a small team that works well together (13:04) Example of firing quickly (13:58) Audience Q&As Listen on Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/5XL3gTDks8CkCAVRr3ltkg?si=ff9842a4c4824d4a⁠ Listen on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adam-jackson-show/id1677806381⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@adamjacksonshow/⁠ About the host: Adam Jackson is a 4x venture-backed entrepreneur and the CEO of Braintrust, a user-owned talent network that connects knowledge workers and tech workers with big companies that need them on a contract or full-time basis. He is also an active angel investor in several hundred different companies over the last 15 years, all tech startups, and has co-founded a crypto hedge fund called Cambrian.

This week I spoke at the @Pantera Blockchain summit hosted by my friend @Dan Moorhead. It was a packed house featuring speakers from storied institutions like S&P and Goldman Sachs, to start-ups, to investors — and even the regulators joined in the fun!

In the latest episode of the podcast, I share a little bit about what I heard and learned; from regulation to DeFi and everything in between. Plus I offer my two cents on this AI pause letter nonsense. Spoiler alert: dumb idea.

Time Stamp outline:

1:00: Behind the scenes at the Pantera LP event

2:30: Why foreign nations are "foaming at the mouth"

3:35: The regulatory heavy turf war: What Biden could learn from Clinton

4:25: The aging 'conveyor belt' that could ease crypto crackdowns

4:45: The improved investor discourse around crypto usability

5:45: Who cares about hosting? Why we must get past layer wars

6:35: Wall Street's crypto investment & large institutional interest

8:00: Predicting the future of crypto and my bet with Braintrust 8:40: How we move the working class into the ownership class 9:55: The value of provable global identity

11:15: Why I didn't sign the 'AI pause' letter + let's pause IG instead!

12:07: The AI safety bullshit: Inaction is never safer than action

13:00: Why it's important to test AI while it's still not dangerous

14:00: Computers don't kill people; People kill people

14:30: Time to fear my Roomba?

15:10: Responding to reader feedback ... trust me, the feeling is mutual

In this episode, tech founder and investor Adam Jackson talks about throwing a dinner for journalists and how to attract attention without saying a word about your company — plus why he believes Google is the granddaddy of AI, why Chat-GPT's market-breaking potential for startups isn't quite here yet, and the NYSE's quiet bet on crypto's longterm longevity.

In this, the first episode, tech founder and investor Adam Jackson shares first hand experience with the SVB bank run, USDC de-pegging, investor relations in crypto winter and more...