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(00:32) - xAI's $20B Series E (13:36) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (25:34) - Semafor's $30M Funding (31:19) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (53:37) - The Decline of the American Technology Industry (01:10:07) - Boston Biotech Bubble Bursts (01:14:46) - OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health (01:27:36) - Vincenzo Landino, founder and managing director of Business of Speed, a motorsport-focused marketing consultancy, discusses his lifelong passion for racing, stemming from his Italian heritage and early exposure to motorsports. He highlights the significant growth in Formula 1's popularity in the United States, attributing it to strategic content initiatives like Netflix's "Drive to Survive" and ESPN's coverage, which have attracted new fans and increased team valuations. Landino also explores the evolving landscape of motorsport investments, noting the rising interest from tech companies and the substantial financial commitments required to enter the sport, emphasizing the unique networking and branding opportunities that ownership and sponsorship in Formula 1 provide. (02:00:51) - Nigel Vaz, CEO of Publicis Sapient, a digital business transformation company, discusses the challenges enterprises face in scaling AI initiatives beyond initial pilots, emphasizing the need for integrated toolchains and data strategies to achieve meaningful transformation. He highlights the importance of leveraging first-party data to enhance customer experiences and drive growth, citing examples from industries like automotive and healthcare. Vaz also addresses the role of AI in advertising, noting the potential for personalized content and the necessity of aligning creative processes with regulatory requirements across different markets. (02:19:23) - Ravi Gupta, a Partner at Sequoia Capital and former COO and CFO of Instacart, announced his plans to start a new company while maintaining his role at Sequoia. He emphasized the transformative impact of AI on industries and the importance of agility and responsiveness for companies to remain competitive. Gupta also highlighted the significance of assembling a strong team and leveraging network effects to build enduring businesses in the rapidly evolving technological landscape. Pat Grady is a partner at Sequoia Capital, where he focuses on early-stage investments in software, fintech, and internet companies. He’s known for working closely with founders on company-building, product strategy, and scaling from zero to one. (02:45:09) - Ben Smith, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, discusses the profitability of his media startup, emphasizing the importance of delivering trusted, high-quality journalism to an informed audience. He highlights the challenges in the media industry, noting that many newsrooms have added events businesses to compensate for declining web advertising revenues. Smith also shares plans to hire more journalists and expand Semafor's convening business, including hosting a major event in Washington, D.C., in April. (02:58:57) - Jacob Rintamaki, a robotics expert, discusses the rapid advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence, emphasizing their transformative impact on various industries, particularly data centers. He highlights the swift pace of these developments, noting that tasks like server maintenance and cable management are increasingly automated, leading to enhanced efficiency and reduced human intervention. Rintamaki also touches on the broader societal implications, suggesting that as automation becomes more prevalent, industries must adapt to these changes to remain competitive. TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://Ramp.comAppLovin - https://axon.aiCognition - https://cognition.aiConsole - https://console.comCrowdStrike - https://crowdstrike.comElevenLabs - https://elevenlabs.ioFigma - https://figma.comFin - https://fin.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.comGraphite - https://graphite.comGusto - https://gusto.com/tbpnLabelbox - https://labelbox.comLambda - https://lambda.aiLinear - https://linear.appMongoDB - https://mongodb.comNYSE - https://nyse.comPhantom - https://phantom.com/cashPlaid - https://plaid.comPublic - https://public.comRailway - https://railway.comRamp - https://ramp.comRestream - https://restream.ioShopify - https://shopify.comTurbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comVanta - https://vanta.comVibe - https://vibe.coFollow TBPN: https://TBPN.comhttps://x.com/tbpnhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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(02:19) - The Death of the Tech Conference (23:27) - Dimon Launches Deregulation Blitz (27:49) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:16:29) - Casey Newton, an American technology journalist and founder of the Platformer newsletter, discusses his investigation into a viral Reddit post alleging unethical practices by food delivery companies, which was later revealed to be a hoax. He details his initial belief in the post's plausibility, his communication with the purported whistleblower, and the red flags that emerged during their interactions. Newton reflects on the challenges posed by AI-generated content in journalism and emphasizes the need for enhanced vigilance and fact-checking in the digital age. (01:33:44) - Alex Epstein is an author and energy commentator best known for The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, where he argues that affordable, reliable energy is essential to human flourishing. He is the founder of the Center for Industrial Progress and a frequent speaker on energy policy, climate, and economics. (02:09:09) - Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring, discusses his extensive experience at CES, highlighting his journey from personally constructing early booths to now showcasing professionally built exhibits. He reflects on his 2013 "Shark Tank" appearance, noting that despite initial rejection, Ring evolved into a leading home security company with over 100 million cameras deployed globally. Siminoff emphasizes the integration of AI in Ring's products to enhance user experience by reducing unnecessary alerts and improving the relevance of notifications. (02:31:04) - Jake Paul is an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor who began his career on Vine and YouTube before transitioning into boxing. In the conversation, Paul discusses his venture capital firm, Anti Fund, co-founded with Geoffrey Woo, emphasizing their founder-first approach and commitment to providing value beyond capital, such as expertise in distribution and marketing. He also highlights their investment in OpenAI's SORA project, where they contributed to the platform's functionality and launch strategy, leveraging their social media experience to enhance user engagement. (02:49:14) - Matt Pavelle, co-founder and CEO of Doctronic, has over 25 years of experience in building startups, including the e-commerce unicorn Moda Operandi. In the conversation, he discusses Doctronic's AI-powered healthcare platform, which has conducted over 20 million consultations for 2 million patients, offering free AI interactions and access to licensed doctors across all 50 states. He highlights the platform's ability to provide timely medical advice, noting that users engage with the system multiple times a month, and shares that in Utah, Doctronic's AI is legally authorized to renew prescriptions without doctor oversight. (03:06:29) - David Senra is the creator and host of the Founders podcast, where he distills lessons from biographies of history’s most successful entrepreneurs. He’s known for his intense focus on long-term thinking, obsession with craft, and the habits that drive exceptional founders. Lulu Cheng is a venture capitalist and writer known for sharp analysis on technology, startups, and ambition. She has worked in both investing and operating roles and is widely followed for her candid commentary on founder psychology, power, and the realities of building companies. TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://Ramp.comAppLovin - https://axon.aiCognition - https://cognition.aiConsole - https://console.comCrowdStrike - https://crowdstrike.comElevenLabs - https://elevenlabs.ioFigma - https://figma.comFin - https://fin.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.comGraphite - https://graphite.comGusto - https://gusto.com/tbpnLabelbox - https://labelbox.comLambda - https://lambda.aiLinear - https://linear.appMongoDB - https://mongodb.comNYSE - https://nyse.comPhantom - https://phantom.com/cashPlaid - https://plaid.comPublic - https://public.comRailway - https://railway.comRamp - https://ramp.comRestream - https://restream.ioShopify - https://shopify.comTurbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comVanta - https://vanta.comVibe - https://vibe.coFollow TBPN: https://TBPN.comhttps://x.com/tbpnhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in under 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after. Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://Ramp.comAppLovin - https://axon.aiCognition - https://cognition.aiConsole - https://console.comCrowdStrike - https://crowdstrike.comElevenLabs - https://elevenlabs.ioFigma - https://figma.comFin - https://fin.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.comGraphite - https://graphite.comGusto - https://gusto.com/tbpnLabelbox - https://labelbox.comLambda - https://lambda.aiLinear - https://linear.appMongoDB - https://mongodb.comNYSE - https://nyse.comPhantom - https://phantom.com/cashPlaid - https://plaid.comPublic - https://public.comRailway - https://railway.comRamp - https://ramp.comRestream - https://restream.ioShopify - https://shopify.comTurbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comVanta - https://vanta.comVibe - https://vibe.coFollow TBPN: https://TBPN.comhttps://x.com/tbpnhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive