the induction
Be a guest
Unfair Moat is a private-room conversation that happens to be recorded. Each episode centers on exactly one thing: the one moat behind your number that competitors can't copy.
this is not
What this conversation is not
- a founder story
- a career walkthrough
- a promotional interview
- a PR-driven conversation
We don't cover timelines, resumes, or origin stories.
one area, chosen together
Five places the conversation can open
a decision that looked wrong internally at the time
a constraint that shaped outcomes more than expected
an assumption that quietly stopped working
a workaround or habit with disproportionate impact
a rule you operate by today that you didn't before
One guest.
One moat.
how it works
How a recording works
- 01
the booking
Pick a slot, get a prep note 24h before, record remotely or in person in San Francisco.
- 02
the recording
40 to 60 minutes, free flowing, lightly guided. No rigid question list.
- 03
the induction
Your episode premieres to you 48 hours early. Your number goes on the wall. The clips package ships to your channels.
what you walk away with
What you walk away with
publishing ethics
How your episode is published
Edited for clarity, not drama. You feel good about this conversation weeks later, not just on the day.
Clips extracted thoughtfully, never aggressively. Sensitive context is discussed before anything publishes. Your numbers are never published without your confirmation.
before you book
Questions guests ask before booking
Does it cost anything to be a guest?
No. There is no fee, no sponsorship package and no pay-to-play. The show invites founders for the moat, not for a budget.
Do I need revenue to be on the show?
No. Pre-revenue deep tech is welcome. What matters is that you are building something hard to copy and can name why.
Where is the episode recorded?
Remotely, with a tech kit we ship you, or in person in San Francisco. You pick the slot when you book and get a prep note 24 hours before.
Do I get the questions in advance?
No rigid question list. You and Simba choose one area together before the recording, and the conversation follows the thread from there.
Will my numbers be published?
Only with your confirmation. Sensitive context is discussed before anything publishes, and the edit is for clarity, not drama.
When does my episode go live?
It premieres to you 48 hours before the public release. It goes live on unfairmoat.com first, then on the podcast platforms.
book
Book your episode
Building something hard to copy. Pre-revenue deep tech welcome. Pick a slot, get a prep note 24h before, record remotely or in person in San Francisco.
Book your episodeRather write first? Tell us who you are and the moat you'd open up.
the next number on the wall is waiting
Per our founding wall, 9 of the 10 founding seats are still open.