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Welcome to Gearcast, your weekly dive into the dynamic world of tech and startups. I'm Joshua Gibbs, your guide through the latest trends, startup stories, and innovations. Join us for insightful conversations, expert analysis, and a behind-the-scenes look at the tech world's movers and shakers. This is Gearcast, where we unravel the gears of innovation. Let's dive in!
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The X

Bryan McClain and Demetrius Madrigal

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The X – The Experience – is singlehandedly the most important factor in the success of products, services and entire businesses. The X is hosted by Silicon Valley veterans and product innovation strategists Bryan McClain and Demetrius Madrigal, who bring a combined 30+ years of experience studying human behavior and technology. They’ve been behind the scenes with everyone from unfunded startups to technology giants and have a unique perspective on current events, how they are shaped by the h ...
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Join Àlex, CEO of MarsBased, as he tells the story behind starting both MarsBased and the Barcelona chapter of Startup Grind in 2014. Prepared for a rambling of 45 minutes? This episode covers running both the chapter and MarsBased, reasons to keep it up, impact generated over ten years, metrics of Startup Grind Barcelona, highs and lows, and the r…
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Curious about the challenges of transitioning from a corporate environment in China to the bustling startup scene in Barcelona? How has she created an AI company and is bootstrapping her way up? How is their marketing strategy? How do you build domain authority for your startup? Join us as Tania Van Gastel, CEO and co-founder of The Multiverse AI, …
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Unlock the secrets of navigating the turbulent waters of venture capital with our latest episode featuring the ever-insightful Mercè Tell, (GP & co-founder of Encomenda Capital Partners). This is a recording of one of our latest Startup Grind BCN events, recorded in early 2024. Ever wondered how down rounds, declining M&A transactions, and slumping…
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Ever wondered how to protect yourself from online scams while keeping advertisers honest? This episode is a must-listen as we welcome Nandini Jammi from Check My Ads, back on the podcast, after almost four years since her first appearance. Check My Ads is the pioneering agency fighting against fraudulent advertisers, right-wing disinformation and t…
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The podcast is back after a much needed (albeit unintended) hiatus. For more details, listen to this episode (in Spanish) or wait until an AI translates it for you. Until then, listen to a few of the episodes that we had recorded prior to the break, which are still of high relevance, the first of which features our friend Brian Farrell, co-founder …
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As season 10 comes to an end, Bryan and Demetrius discuss the state of the pod and the reasons that they are taking an extended hiatus. In the process, they talk about some of their favorite moments, their motivations for creating the podcast, and their perspective on tech, Silicon Valley, and the future of the industry. Thanks to all of the listen…
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss the recent Crowdstrike event that caused Windows BSOD’s across the world and grounded airplanes, rescheduled surgeries, and gave your IT people new stress habits. Then they get into the fallout of how this has the potential to end Crowdstrike, inspire new government regulation, and change how new AI gets implemented in t…
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss a recent report that YouTube was scraped by Anthropic, Apple, NVIDIA, Salesforce, and others to train their AI systems. The news has stimulated debate about what should be allowed for training AI and the guys have opinions that might be controversial. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let u…
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss Samsung’s decision to take on the Oura Ring with their new Galaxy Ring. They also get into wearable technology, what they’re good for and why someone would consider getting one. They then discuss the importance of choosing an ecosystem and how AI might come into play. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on …
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Bryan and Demetrius dig into one of their favorite topics, the movies and movie theaters. They discuss the massive drop in revenue compared to last year and why it’s happening. They also get into what the future holds and how theater owners can continue to evolve the movie-going experience. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTu…
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Bryan and Demetrius get into the nitty gritty with chips and processors with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X. Are they leapfrogging Intel, AMD, and even Apple with the most advanced NPU in the game? Tune in to find out why this might be more than just another year of spec bumps in processor performance. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out…
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Bryan and Demetrius dig into the new features announced at WWDC including iOS 18, updates to Watch OS, and the announcement of Apple Intelligence as well as access (but not necessarily integration) of ChatGPT. The guys discuss whether it’s enough to seriously compete with the big players in AI. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on Y…
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Bryan and Demetrius explore the rapid changes in Hollywood as technology pushes its way in and changes how movies are made, distributed and marketed. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at h…
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Bryan and Demetrius kick off season 10 by catching up on some of the latest news about AI, particularly the new announcements of ChatGPT 4o and Google Gemini 1.5. The discussion gets into the different perspectives that each company is bringing to AI and the potential impact of a reported blockbuster deal for integration into iOS devices. Enjoying …
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Celebrating a decade of bootstrapping brilliance, I, Àlex, founder of MarsBased, am back behind the mic to share an emotional tribute to the journey we've shared. As we revel in a significant milestone, I'm incredibly grateful for the unwavering support from our clients, friends, and the wider community. The anniversary bash in Barcelona was an unf…
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Bryan and Demetrius look back on some of their favorite topics and moments from season 9 before diving into Tesla’s revived non-resale clause. We discuss why we think they’re doing it (hint: it’s not to stop flippers) and what impacts it could have if it became standard practice. Then, we review HP’s new All-In plan, a subscription service that inc…
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Bryan and Demetrius dig into the big discussion online surrounding the fear and uncertainty for roles in the field of user experience during the rise of AI. The guys provide their opinion on what to do, what to think about when seeking employment and some words of encouragement during this big industry shift that will likely end up providing amazin…
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Bryan and Demetrius spent the morning testing the Apple Vision Pro, explored its capabilities, use cases, and user experience. The guys agreed in some areas but disagreed in others and it led to a lively debate on whether this is the new Apple Newton, a solid core concept that hasn’t found its footing, or the new Tesla Roadster, a luxury product th…
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss and debate the newly announced ChatGPT video generator, Sora; that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions. The guys explore and debate the use of this technology, the current quality of the videos and what this means for the future of video production, movie making, and social media. The guys …
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The work from home debate continues with companies now putting guardrails around what that means, so we thought it would be fitting to repost our convseration last month about this topic with with special guest, former engineering manager at Apple, Brendan Kelley. Enjoy! Bryan and Demetrius with special guest Brendan Kelley discuss the continuing w…
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss Disneys recent 1.5B investment into Epic Games as well as their partnership with Fox Sports and Warner Bros. Discovery to bring all majors sports content together into a single app experience. The guys pull on their experience working in gaming and media to look at these moves and figure out what this means for Disney no…
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Explore the power of AI in streamlining content creation and productivity in our latest podcast episode. We're joined by Clemens Rychlik from Bourbon, where he serves as COO, and the man behind the Barcinno newsletter, diving into how AI, including ChatGPT, is reshaping tasks like proofreading and SEO optimization. Clemens shares his insights on us…
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Bryan and Demetrius explore the world of drones after being one of the most hyped technologies of the past decade. Years later, what are their primary uses and did they become the remote control car of the 1980’s as we anticipated? Also, why aren’t drones delivering burritos to doors? How and why this device went from a toy everyone seemed to be bu…
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Bryan and Demetrius examine the insane craze and frenzy around the Stanley Quencher Tumblers and explain why it’s happening, do a live UX review of the Tumbler on the show and give their predictions of what the future holds for Stanley and their competitors. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think…
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss the recent trend of successful YouTubers announcing that they are quitting their dream jobs. The guys get into the demands of the job and the many parallels between being a successful YouTuber and being a Silicon Valley startup founder. After they break down why it’s happening they discuss what could be done to help fix …
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Prepare to navigate the high-stakes world of mergers and acquisitions with insider expertise as Dimitri Steinberg and Brian Flynn from Founder Partners join me, Àlex from MarsBased, for a riveting discussion. In the ever-turbulent market of dwindling venture capital and faltering tech stocks, our guests share invaluable wisdom from their impressive…
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss the hot product kicking off 2024, Rabbit R1 Mobile AI Device. The guys discuss the details of the product, why these types of devices are starting to show up and how it compares to the voice and AI devices they’ve worked on over the years. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what …
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss the ongoing conversation about whether or not the field of User Experience Research and Design is dying or evolving and why so many researchers and designers have been laid off in the last year and what this means moving forward. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think …
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss CES 2024, starting off with survival tips such as how to deal with the crowds by timing your arrival and planning out your transportation and what to do about food. The guys then get into what tech trends they’re keeping an eye on at the show (including AI, AR, and the latest TV technologies) and which ones are over hype…
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Embark on an entrepreneurial odyssey with Keyven Ferland of La Web Shop and uncover the raw and real narrative of a bootstrapped business's ascent. From the humble beginnings of a solo design freelancer to captaining a burgeoning Canadian Shopify and e-commerce development shop, Kevan doesn't hold back on the experiences that shaped his agency's su…
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Bryan and Demetrius close out 2023 with their annual favorite things podcast. As usual, neither Bryan nor Demetrius knew what the other person placed on their list and to the shock of both of them, very few tech products were listed. We get into what they are, but more importantly WHY they are our favorite things and what each company was able to d…
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Bryan and Demetrius with special guest Brendan Kelley discuss the continuing work from home saga and discuss what it means to work for a “remote first” company, how to manage people remotely, what is gained and lost being in the office and what the next few years might bring. The guys also dig into how it affects team dynamics, mental health, and h…
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Reflecting on a year of remarkable growth, ChatGPT has sprinted into a new era of technological revolution. As it celebrates its first anniversary, we explore the journey of ChatGPT, from its initial launch to the latest advancements that have reshaped our digital interactions. This Episode is also available as Blog Article - Gearlogy.com…
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Bryan and Demetrius break down the OpenAI drama and discuss what they know about the situation, why it happened, and what they think this means in regard to trust, safety and the future of these systems. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast …
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What can you achieve as an entrepreneur without leaning on venture capitalist funding? How can we communicate more effectively in the modern work landscape? Today's episode is a deep dive into the riveting world of bootstrapped businesses, communication, and entrepreneurship with our esteemed guest, Amir Salihefendic, the CEO and founder of Doist. …
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Bryan and Demetrius provide quick reactions to the Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event and debate its utility, design, and try to decide if it’s an eyesore or not that bad. Also, what will be the impact on the market? Will it bring Tesla into more direct competition with the bigger, more established automakers or is it Tesla’s most niche vehicle yet? E…
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Bryan and Demetrius kick off season 9 with a discussion around the new AI Pin by Humane - a company built by former Apple designers that strives to expand beyond the phone and put AI literally on your body and powered by OpenAI. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.…
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Brace yourselves for a riveting dialogue with Francesc Font Cot, the dynamic serial entrepreneur who co-founded Incapto Coffee, Nubelo, and Bandit. We uncover the raw truth behind the glitz and glamour of startup life and explore the harsh reality that only two out of 10 startups survive. Francesc, with his decades of experience, offers a rare pers…
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With our special guest, Khash Sajadi, the founder and CEO of Cloud 66, we're unlocking the story of a technology that transformed the world of software deployment. Imagine a world where developers are freed from the drudgery of repetitive tasks. Cloud 66 began as a solution to that exact problem, and Khash takes us on a journey from the early days …
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Ever wondered how a tech company rides the tumultuous waves of an industry in flux? Journey with us, as Àlex, founder of MarsBased, shares his company's evolution in managing a surge from one to two contracts a year to a whopping 10 short-term contracts. Get an inside look at the challenges, triumphs, and the newfound dynamism this pivot has inject…
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Bryan and Demetrius discuss the announcement of the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch, the big move to USB-C, and Apple and innovation. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/…
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Bryan and Demetrius conclude their four-part series by discussing what happened when the pandemic hit and how it fundamentally changed the industry we’d been in since our late teens. We started the podcast, our goals shifted, and (once again) the company is looking quite different compared to three years prior. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? …
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In honor of Labor Day and so many people out camping and taking a break, we thought it would be fitting to repost our interview with John Willenborg, the founder and CEO of Owl Vans, a gear design and fabrication company focused on adventure vans. John discusses everything from how he got Owl off the ground, how to grow and scale a hardware busines…
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Bryan and Demetrius continue their four-part series with part 3, discussing how they survived the great recession, managed to grab an amazing office for cheap, were a part of the boom in mobile apps, became the go-to research team for Silicon Valley’s most secretive projects, licensed their own hardware product. and grow their client list. Enjoying…
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Bryan and Demetrius dig into some of the latest developments in gaming, starting with Netflix’s reported beta testing of a cloud gaming service. Could gaming solve some of Netflix’s recent woes? Also, Baldur’s Gate has kicked off a debate about setting the standard in AAA games. The guys discuss why it’s neither the game developers nor the gamers w…
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Join us in this episode of TechTide Podcast as we take an in-depth look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5. Explore the ins and outs of this innovative flip-foldable device and discover whether it continues to reign as the best in its class. From its cutting-edge design to its impressive performance, we leave no stone unturned in our comprehensive revi…
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Bryan and Demetrius continue their four-part series with part 2 discussing the great recession, how they managed to move through it, what it took to get out of it and how that led to working with some of the most secretive research labs in the valley. Welcome to Part 2: The great recession and how it changed our business and the valley. Enjoying Th…
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Bryan and Demetrius dig into the drama of the Twitter rebrand to X and all the shenanigans associated with it, Hollywood goes on pause as the actors join the writers and go on strike and Lenovo is directly competing with Steam Deck to compete in the portable gaming market. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know…
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Bryan and Demetrius kick off a four-part series where they tell the origin story of Metric Lab and how they landed relationships with some of the biggest names in tech. Come learn how they built a company that has lasted for almost two decades and survived the Great Recession and a global pandemic. Welcome to Part 1: The decision to try. Enjoying T…
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