The Twin Project

Hosted by Marc Leisner, Lucas Leisner

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Identical Twins that love building Startups and nerd out on everything related to AI and business! When you go to a restaurant and immediately start counting the tables to see how much money they might make, you came to the right place. Join us on our journey from 0s to Startup heroes! 🦸 #ai #aitools #aistartups

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June 3, 2026Episode 15351 min

Her Invention Was Stolen by a Billion $ Company | Amanda Sima

In this episode (153), the twins talk to Amanda Sima. Amanda Saima is a serial founder, inventor, and entrepreneur who has built businesses in collegiate apparel, consumer products, and now media.In this episode, Amanda shares how a vintage Ohio State sweater inspired her first company, how she got into the complex world of collegiate licensing, and what she learned from sourcing products internationally.Then the conversation turns into a full founder thriller: Amanda explains how she created a patented disposable kids’ cup lid, why she believed it could be a billion-dollar idea, and how a major corporation allegedly copied it after she shared the concept with a manufacturer.We talk about patents, copycats, lawsuits, founder resilience, and why entrepreneurs have to turn pain into progress.#founderstory #startup #patents

May 18, 2026Episode 15238 min

Why Most FinTech Startups Fail: Rejection, AI & Distribution | Vince Solo

Most founders love building. Fewer love selling. And according to Vasyl “Vince” Soloshchuk, that’s exactly where many startups go wrong.In this episode, we talk about why rejection is one of the most valuable forms of startup data, why founders need to talk to customers earlier, and why traction beats a smart-sounding idea every time.We also dive into FinTech, AI, distribution, data infrastructure, investor red flags, burn rate mistakes, and why execution matters more than vision.A practical episode for founders, operators, and anyone trying to build something real instead of just building something impressive-looking.

May 12, 2026Episode 15139 min

Why AI Needs Observability And What’s Coming Next | Todd Persen

In this episode, we talk with Todd Persen, CTO of Hydrolix, about the invisible infrastructure behind modern software, AI systems, and the internet.We break down what observability actually means, why startups should care about it earlier than they think, and how AI agents may soon rely on logs and telemetry to detect bugs, fix systems, and monitor infrastructure in real time.We also get into massive data scale, the future of bot traffic, agentic commerce, software architecture, and why the real challenge in technology is often not just code, but getting people to work well together.This is a fascinating conversation about AI, engineering, startups, and the systems quietly powering the digital world.

May 4, 2026Episode 1501 hr 1 min

Why Most Entrepreneurs Fail And How To Win | Mike Foster

Why do most entrepreneurs fail?In this episode, we talk with Mike Foster about what actually drives success in business.We break down why execution matters more than ideas, why chasing revenue is often a mistake, and how most founders misunderstand pricing, margins, and growth.Mike shares lessons from over a decade of coaching entrepreneurs, including how to:build better teamsavoid bad clientsimprove decision makingand define success on your own termsWe also explore mindset, resilience, hiring, AI, and the real psychology behind entrepreneurship.If you want to build a business that actually works, this episode is for you.

April 23, 2026Episode 1491 hr 0 min

Why Fertility Is Collapsing And Nobody Talks About It | Kirsten Karchmer

Are we becoming less fertile as a species?In this episode, we talk with Kirsten Karchmer about the growing fertility crisis and what may be driving it. We cover sperm quality, plastics, stress, overtraining, poor sleep, blood sugar, PCOS, birth control, and why many people ignore the warning signs until they want to have kids.Kirsten also shares her own story of being diagnosed with MS at a young age, how that pushed her into holistic medicine, and why she is now building Conceivable to make fertility and women’s health support more accessible through AI and personalized care.This is a fascinating conversation about health, hormones, lifestyle, and the future of fertility.

April 14, 2026Episode 14841 min

How To Validate A Startup Idea Before You Build It | Ohad Shaked

Most founders build first and think later. That is why many startups fail.In this episode the twins talk with Ohad Shaked. He is a founder investor and has been building startups for over 20 years. He now helps founders validate ideas and build real businesses with ThinkUp.If you want to learn how to validate a startup idea this episode is for you.We talk about How to validate a startup idea step by step How to talk to customers and get real feedback How to get your first customers Common startup mistakes founders make What investors look for in early stage startups Why distribution is more important than productOhad also shares lessons from building startups and investing in companies.If you are starting a startup or want to build a business this will help you avoid costly mistakes.

April 10, 2026Episode 1471 hr 1 min

AI Will Replace Most Jobs (And No One Is Ready) | Adam Spector

In this episode (#147) we are joined by Adam Spector. He is the CEO & Founder of CHORE, has invested in over 200 startups, including 14 unicorns. In this episode, he breaks down why AI is about to reshape the workforce faster than most people expect.We cover:Why most employees are replaceable (and AI doesn’t need to be perfect)The shift from SaaS tools to AI workersWhy execution matters more than ideasThe real difference between Silicon Valley and EuropeWhat founders need to do to stay relevantAdam also shares how CHORE is building AI systems that take over the “chores” inside companies, so founders can focus on what actually matters.If you're building a business, this episode will change how you think about work.#hirechore #adamspector #entrepreneurship #tech #ai #startups

April 3, 2026Episode 14656 min

She Lost Everything… Then Built an Extraordinary Life (48 Hour Rule) | Nikki Barua

What if one decision could completely change your life?In this episode, we sit down with Nikki Barua, serial entrepreneur, CEO of FlipWork, and transformation expert to break down how she went from absolute rock bottom to building multiple companies and becoming a global keynote speaker.After experiencing a devastating personal tragedy and losing everything during the financial crisis, Nikki made one decision that changed everything.👉 And it led to a framework she still uses today: The 48 Hour RuleIn this episode, we break down:The 48 Hour Rule (how to process pain without staying stuck)Why purpose > talentHow to escape the victim mindsetWhy comfort is the real enemyHow to reinvent yourself in the AI ageThe hidden danger of staying in the wrong tribeHow small daily actions compound into massive resultsNikki has spent 25+ years helping companies navigate transformation and has been featured in major outlets like CNBC, Forbes, and Bloomberg.This is not motivation, this is a playbook for reinvention.🔥 If you feel stuck, this episode will reset your mindset.#nikkibarua #mindset #startups #entrepreneurship #selfdevelopment

March 19, 2026Episode 1451 hr 2 min

LLMs Won’t Create Superintelligence… Here’s Why

In this episode (#145), the twins talk with Ganesh Krishnan founder of AIhello and Halzero.ai on whether LLMs actually are the path to AGI… or are we hitting a ceiling?We break down one of the biggest debates in AI right now: whether today’s models can ever reach true intelligence. Or whether a completely different approach is needed?We dive into why hallucinations happen, why scaling LLMs might not be enough, and why the future of AI could lie in systems that question their own data, learn through observation, and build a model of the world instead of just predicting text.This episode also explores the difference between hype and reality in AI, how intelligence might actually work, and what it takes to build real products in a space moving this fast.Why LLMs may hit a ceilingThe real reason AI hallucinatesWhy current models blindly trust training dataWhat “world models” are and why they matterCan AI ever question what it learns?The limits of self-driving AI systemsBootstrapping vs hype-driven AI startupsWhy distribution is now more important than productIf you're building, investing, or just curious about the future of AI, this one will challenge how you think about it.👉 Let us know in the comments: Are LLMs enough for AGI,or do we need something completely new?#AI #AGI #LLM #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #TechPodcast #NFtwins #WorldModelsIn this episode:

March 8, 2026Episode 14452 min

AI Agents Will Run Companies… But Who Controls Them? | Logan Kelly

In this episode of the NF-Twins Podcast (#144), we sit down with Logan Kelly, founder of Waxell AI, to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI agents, governance, and the future of work.Logan shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling cars to building AI startups and explains why the next massive industry could be AI governance.We dive deep into how AI agents are transforming business operations, why most companies are not ready for agent-based automation yet, and how governance frameworks will become essential as AI systems start making decisions inside organizations.We also discuss:• Why AI won’t replace humans but will massively increase human productivity• The rise of AI agents and why most are still experimental• Why governance could become the cybersecurity of the AI era• How companies can prevent hallucinations and AI errors in production• The future of junior employees and AI-assisted teams• Why generalists might outperform specialists in the AI age• The reality behind AI startups and venture funding• How AI tools like Claude, Groq and open-source models are changing development• What it takes to build a startup in the AI eraLogan also explains the mission behind Waxell, a platform focused on observability and governance for AI agents, helping companies safely deploy AI systems in real business environments.If you're building with AI, running a startup, or trying to understand where the future of work is heading, this episode is packed with insights.⏱ Timestamps00:00 The Journey into Entrepreneurship02:41 Innovating with AI in Sales05:40 Funding, Bootstrapping & AI Startups08:20 AI as a Human Amplifier11:15 Who Is Responsible When AI Makes Mistakes?13:53 AI Governance Explained21:11 The Reality of AI Agents Today23:38 Evaluating AI Systems Safely25:16 Launching Waxell AI27:50 The Future of AI Governance30:57 Small vs Frontier AI Models33:44 Will AI Replace Junior Employees?39:50 Generalists vs Specialists in the AI Era43:40 Advice for Entrepreneurs Building in AI#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIAgents #AIStartups #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfWork #TechPodcast