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Trends Podcast

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Join the Trends Podcast where we explore cool new business ideas and the latest in tech like AI and Crypto. We're your smart friends doing the homework for you. Get the info you need without spending hours on research. You’re in great company with 63,000+ founders who are also finding new opportunities. Press play and let's see what's trending!© 2026 Trends.vc, Dru Riley Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • #0153: OpenClaw Hosting: Wrapper Bubble, Fork Ecosystem, Compliance Gap
    Feb 28 2026

    35+ hosting companies launched in weeks around a single open-source project. An 18-year-old hit $17K MRR in 5 days, listed for $2.25M, slashed to $225K the next day. The wrapper bubble is already deflating.

    This episode covers the OpenClaw hosting landscape: who survives the consolidation, why forks like PicoClaw and ZeroClaw are creating entirely new markets on $10 hardware, and where the durable opportunities are above the hosting layer.

    We break down 19 players, 7 predictions and 10 opportunities — from agent observability platforms to the compliance gap that turns $50/month customers into $5,000/month enterprise contracts.

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    13 mins
  • #0083: Programmatic SEO: No-Code Tools, Monetizing Traffic, AI Writing
    Jan 31 2024

    In this episode, we're going to talk about programmatic SEO. This is about how businesses get customers by creating lots of pages aimed at specific topics. They use tools and AI to make content. We'll look into where SEO is heading, like more use of no-code tools, more competition for less common keywords, and how to deal with searches that don't lead to clicks. We'll give you tips and talk about chances to use data from users, create specialized search engines, and get more people to visit your site. Join us to learn about the changing world of SEO tactics and strategies.


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    14 mins
  • #0081: Influencer Marketing: Borrowing Trust, Virtual Influencers, Native Advertising
    Jan 24 2024

    In this episode, we're going to look at how influencer marketing is changing and what it might be like in the future. We'll explore how brands are promoting themselves differently now, find out how to use trust and attention to your advantage, and learn about the good and bad things in this exciting area. We'll talk about the growing trend of virtual influencers and why using data is important. This episode will help you understand the important details and lessons you need to know about working with influencers.


    For more insights like these and to stay ahead with our latest reports, join our free newsletter at join.trends.vc.


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    10 mins
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