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In this quarterly Bitcoin Mastermind podcast, experts analyze geopolitical tensions, the potential impact of AI on economic models, cryptocurrency regulations, and Bitcoin's market dynamics while exploring global power shifts and technological disruption.
Jason interviews Alex Shieh of The Antifraud Company, who uses AI and investigative techniques to uncover government fraud and collect bounties under the False Claims Act, with the potential to expose billions in fraudulent spending.
Tony Robbins discusses the impending AI disruption, emphasizing the need for individuals to develop an identity as a creator, master pattern recognition, and find purpose beyond traditional work in order to navigate the massive technological and economic changes ahead.
A deep dive into the potential natural gas supply crunch driven by premature electrification, AI data center expansion, and growing LNG exports, highlighting why the U.S. may face a critical energy vulnerability in the coming years.
An investigative journalist exposes a $9 billion childcare fraud scheme in Minnesota, leading to federal investigations, funding freezes, and a new assistant attorney general position focused on nationwide fraud detection.
A deep dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of AGI, robotics, and space technology in 2026, exploring the potential transformative impacts of AI, humanoid robots, and emerging technologies across economic, societal, and technological domains.
Nathan discusses his son Ernie's cancer treatment progress, provides an in-depth analysis of the current AI landscape by examining the strengths and potential weaknesses of Google DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI, and shares his thoughts on model performance, technological advancements, and the companies' strategies in the AI race.
Chad Peets, a renowned sales leader currently at xAI, shares unfiltered insights on recruiting top sales talent, the future of enterprise sales, and the importance of mission-driven teams who are willing to work relentlessly to achieve their goals.
A deep dive into the viral Grok AI scandal of undressing images without consent, a look at Casey and Kevin's vibe coding experiments with Claude Code, and an investigation into a food delivery hoax that fooled Reddit and social media.
A deep tech venture capitalist shares his journey from PhD engineer to investor, emphasizing that people matter more than technology and success is about recruiting great talent, building relationships, and finding founders who can adapt and execute.
A wide-ranging discussion about AI's transformative potential, exploring its impact on enterprise, education, manufacturing, and technology across various sectors, with insights from McKinsey's Bob Sternfels and General Catalyst's Hemant Taneja.
Bob Regular shares insights on the evolution of digital media, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, trust, and brand building in cutting through the noise of modern marketing and entrepreneurship.
In this a16z podcast episode, Marc Andreessen shares his insights on AI's transformative potential, discussing the technology's rapid development, its impact across industries, the ongoing race between open and closed source models, and the complex geopolitical dynamics of AI innovation between the US and China.
Walter Isaacson discusses the most powerful sentence in the Declaration of Independence, exploring how its authors crafted a nuanced mission statement about common ground, individual rights, and the ongoing pursuit of the American dream, while wrestling with the complex realities of their time.
A deep dive into AI's potential risks and transformative power, exploring safety concerns, technological advancements in space and autonomous driving, and the importance of generalist thinking in an era of rapid technological change.
Elon Musk discusses the transformative potential of AI, humanoid robots, space exploration, and universal high income, offering an optimistic vision of a future where technology solves major challenges and creates abundance for humanity.
Sam and Shaan discuss the best things they've read and discovered over the past 12 months, including books on time management, investing, leadership, and storytelling, while sharing personal insights and reflections on decision-making, reading strategies, and life lessons.
In this episode, Larsen Jensen, a former Olympic swimmer and Navy SEAL turned venture capitalist, discusses the power of embracing difficult challenges, the importance of mental toughness, and how founders and investors can develop resilience by choosing hard paths with a meaningful purpose.
Young Zhao, CEO of OpusClip, shares insights on building a successful AI startup by focusing on solving real painful problems, understanding user workflows, and maintaining discipline while creating innovative tools that transform content creation.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Marc Andreessen argues that AI will dramatically amplify human potential, challenge fears of existential risk, and serve as a democratizing force that can help solve global challenges while empowering individuals across every domain of human activity.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy explores how setting ambitious, impossible-seeming goals can reshape entrepreneurs' psychology, forcing them to simplify their business, eliminate complexity, and focus on what truly matters for scaling.
Scott Galloway shares his bold predictions for 2026, including AI stock corrections, the potential burst of the data center bubble, challenges to the NVIDIA and OpenAI duopoly, and the rise of space technology and prediction markets.
Dr. Anna Lembke reveals how dopamine addiction is hijacking our brains through digital habits, short-form videos, and AI, explaining the neurological mechanisms behind addiction and offering strategies to regain control and reset our reward pathways.
John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods Market, shares his entrepreneurial journey from a small natural foods store in Austin to building a Fortune 500 company, driven by a missionary zeal to change the way America eats and a belief in conscious capitalism.
Jimmy Soni discusses the broken traditional publishing system, the potential for digital distribution, and Infinite Books' mission to revolutionize publishing by prioritizing authors' success, leveraging technology, and marketing books more effectively over longer time horizons.
Nick Shirley investigates a massive $110 million potential daycare fraud in Minnesota, uncovering systemic welfare fraud within the Somali community and raising questions about government oversight, political patronage, and the broader implications of entitlement program abuse.
Citrini unveils his "26 Trades for 2026" thematic watchlist, focusing on the emerging "phase two" of the AI trade, which emphasizes utilizing AI to streamline bureaucracies, reduce headcounts, and improve corporate margins across various sectors.
In this episode, Alex Hormozi shares 26 hard-earned lessons from 2025, including insights on mental toughness, business scaling, talent acquisition, delegation, and maintaining motivation, all while reflecting on personal challenges like losing his mother and breaking a Guinness World Record for book sales.
Jason, Lon, and Alex recap the most memorable moments from This Week in Startups in 2025, handing out "Twisty Awards" for categories like best name drops, biggest trends, most controversial moments, and top dad jokes.
Brad Sugars shares insights on business coaching, investing, and personal growth, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, setting challenging goals, giving back, and understanding that true wealth comes from knowledge, systems, and making a meaningful impact.
Jonathan Lacoste, founder of Space VC, shares insights on investing in frontier tech startups, emphasizing the importance of tracking founder talent migration, understanding the distinction between deep and frontier tech, and the critical role of grit and mission-driven entrepreneurship in emerging technological sectors.
Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano discusses his investment strategy in AI and creativity, highlighting investments in companies like xAI, Neuralink, Suno, and Pika, while exploring the evolving landscape of technology, media, and creator economics.
Scott Kupor, director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, discusses a new two-year program called US TechForce aimed at recruiting 1,000 tech workers to help modernize government infrastructure and address early career pipeline challenges in the federal workforce.
Tony Hinchcliffe delivers a hilarious roast of the All-In podcast hosts at their holiday party, performing a live Kill Tony set with the besties and offering candid insights into comedy, free speech, and his show's success.
Ken Goldberg explores the gap between AI language models and robotic manipulation, highlighting the complexity of tasks like tying shoelaces, and argues that while robotics has made progress in mobility and simple grasping, dexterous physical intelligence remains far more challenging than many expect.
A deep dive into Gen Z's worldview, exploring their experiences with technology, economic challenges, dating, and institutional trust through the lens of a generation shaped by smartphones, the pandemic, and financial uncertainty.
Jason and Alex discuss the recent Waymo robotaxi incident during a San Francisco power outage, exploring the challenges of self-driving technology and the potential future of autonomous transportation.
Ian Brooke, founder of Astro Mechanica, discusses his mission to enable low-cost, long-range supersonic flight by developing a comprehensive approach to aircraft design, manufacturing, and operations.
A lively end-of-year podcast episode reviewing 2025's top founders, funds, companies, and making predictions for 2026, including potential tech IPOs, stock performance, and the potential impact of AI on employment.
David Senra interviews Patrick O'Shaughnessy about his life philosophy, approach to investing and media, and the importance of finding one's organizing principle through passionate, principled work that serves others.
Mark Rober discusses his journey from NASA engineer to YouTube science communicator, sharing insights on engineering, innovation, failure, curiosity, and the potential impacts of emerging technologies like AI and robotics.
Podcast hosts discuss Bernie Sanders' call to halt AI data center development, debate economic indicators and inflation, analyze China's potential breakthrough in lithography technology, and share personal stories about their dogs and potential moves to Texas.
In this episode of Moonshots, Peter Diamandis and his guests share ten bold predictions for 2026, ranging from space races and AI solving mathematical problems to level five autonomous robots and breakthrough epigenetic reprogramming, highlighting the exponential technological changes expected in the coming year.
Trae Stephens discusses Anduril's founding in 2017, its software-first approach to defense technology, multi-domain autonomy strategy, manufacturing renaissance, and ethical considerations in modern warfare, while reflecting on lessons learned from Palantir and Peter Thiel.
Jason Calacanis shares insights on his media journey, investing strategy at Launch, lessons from the All-In Podcast, and personal experiences with Elon Musk and Tesla while discussing his approach to podcasting, venture capital, and startup investing.
A deep dive into the latest tech and venture capital news, covering SpaceX's potential $1.5T IPO, OpenAI's Disney deal, Oracle's stock drop, and the evolving landscape of AI-driven innovation across design, coding, and enterprise tools.
Mark Ritson breaks down his top 10 marketing moments of 2025, including mergers, crises, branding challenges, and the emerging trend of "maxi-miniflation," offering insights into marketing strategies and consumer behavior.
Jamie Lee from Tamarack Global shares insights on generating venture capital alpha through founder referrals, asymmetric information, and deep diligence, while exploring emerging technologies like humanoid robotics and the future of labor automation.
In this episode, Ed Elson discusses the latest jobs report showing unemployment rising to 4.6%, interviews labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards about the economic implications, talks with Jon McNeill about developments in the EV industry, and explores TikTok Shop's rapid growth in the retail space.
A discussion of cutting-edge technologies including personalized genetic health analysis, Google's space-based data centers, AI-powered education, haptic touch robotics, and philosophical questions about AI, simulations, and humanity's technological evolution.
Anduril's CEO Brian Schimpf discusses the company's rapid growth to 7,000 employees and over $1B in revenue, its expansion into autonomous defense technologies, and its strategic approach to developing innovative military capabilities with a focus on rapid production and a distributed, autonomous battlefield.
Stig Brodersen shares insights on his portfolio changes in 2025, discussing his investment in Uber, sale of Evolution AB, thoughts on Alphabet's AI strategy, and the importance of having unfair advantages in investing.
A deep tech startup in Berkeley is developing a novel land-raising technology using wood chips to solve flooding and subsidence problems by injecting a wood chip slurry underground, with the goal of helping cities and infrastructure adapt to environmental challenges.
A deep dive into SpaceX's $800 billion valuation, potential IPOs for Anthropic and Databricks in 2026, Netflix's acquisition of Warner Brothers, and discussions on AI model dynamics, Chinese open-source models, and the evolving venture capital landscape.
Max Tegmark and Dean Ball debate the potential risks and regulation of superintelligent AI, with Tegmark advocating for a ban until scientific consensus on safety is reached, while Ball argues against preemptive regulation and believes the probability of AI doom is extremely low.
A deep dive into Bitcoin treasury companies reveals a sector struggling with performance, leverage risks, and market sentiment, while exploring broader investment opportunities in AI, energy, and the potential long-term value of Bitcoin.
Gavin Baker explores the evolving AI landscape, discussing Nvidia's GPUs, Google's TPUs, semiconductor dynamics, data centers in space, and the transformative potential of AI across industries, while sharing insights on technology investment strategies and his personal career journey.
An in-depth exploration of the AI race between the US and China, highlighting technological advancements, geopolitical strategies, and the potential implications of AI development across robotics, computing, and space technologies.
Kara Swisher offers a sharp-witted critique of big tech leaders and emerging technologies, highlighting the potential of AI in healthcare, the importance of friction in innovation, and the need for creative solutions to technological disruption.
An exploration of Macroscope's AI-powered approach to understanding code bases, using abstract syntax trees and language models to provide high-signal code reviews, project summaries, and insights for engineering teams of all sizes.
Jason and Alex discuss the viral Target "ad" in ChatGPT, which turns out to be a partnership integration, and explore the potential future of advertising in AI platforms while analyzing OpenAI's competitive landscape and market share.
In this episode of Moonshots, Peter Diamandis and guests Jack Hidary, Salim Ismail, and Dave Blundin explore the transformative potential of abundant energy, humanoid robotics, and quantum computing, discussing how these emerging technologies will reshape society, economics, and human potential in the coming decade.
A dynamic discussion of OpenAI's "Code Red" moment, exploring the fierce AI competition, market share shifts, and the strategic challenges faced by Sam Altman and ChatGPT against rivals like Google's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and Elon Musk's Grok.
Zach Dell and Justin Lopas discuss the founding and rapid growth of Base Power, their energy startup focused on vertically integrating battery technology to lower electricity costs through a relentless, mission-driven approach to scaling and company culture.
A wide-ranging discussion of AI, robotics, health, and potential alien technologies, covering everything from AGI timelines and job automation to protein folding breakthroughs, humanoid robots, and the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence.
A deep dive into recruiting the top 0.1% of engineering talent in the AI ecosystem, exploring how talent density, not headcount, is the key predictor of startup success in the current technology landscape.
A comprehensive exploration of business wisdom covering topics like discipline, sales, scaling, team building, branding, and the importance of long-term thinking, with actionable insights drawn from Alex Hormozi's personal entrepreneurial experiences.
Stuart Russell, a leading AI expert, warns that current AI development poses an existential risk to humanity, with top AI CEOs acknowledging a potentially 25% chance of extinction, and argues we need to fundamentally rethink how we develop AI to ensure it remains aligned with human interests.
Christian von Koenigsegg, driven by a lifelong passion for cars, founded Koenigsegg Automotive at 22 with no engineering experience, embodying an unapologetic pursuit of greatness by creating uniquely innovative hypercars that push the boundaries of performance and design.
Trae Stephens discusses his journey as a partner at Founders Fund and co-founder of Anduril, exploring topics like defense tech, AI ethics, the importance of choosing meaningful quests, and how venture capital can support transformative technologies.
A deep dive into emerging technologies like Tesla's autonomous driving, AI image generation, biological neural networks, and nuclear energy infrastructure, exploring the rapid advancements and potential societal implications of AI and technological innovation.
Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, culture, and entrepreneurship, revealing his approach to tough conversations, the importance of confidence in CEOs, and his passion for supporting pioneers in industries like hip hop through his Paid in Full Foundation.
Kevin O'Leary shares his entrepreneurial wisdom, revealing critical insights on building successful businesses, managing personal growth, and the importance of focusing on signal over noise while navigating the challenging journey of entrepreneurship.
Jonathan Siddharth, CEO of Turing, discusses the evolution of data labeling, AI's transformative potential, and why he believes 99% of knowledge work will be automated through research accelerators that create sophisticated reinforcement learning environments for AI models.
Bradley Tusk shares insights from his work with Travis Kalanick at Uber, discussing how he transitioned from political consulting to venture capital, ultimately deciding to close his traditional VC fund in favor of an equity-for-services model focused on helping startups navigate regulatory challenges.
Kevin and Casey countdown the 50 most iconic technologies of 2025, highlighting everything from AI pendants and ChatGPT to TrumpCoin and data centers, ultimately crowning data centers as the most significant technological development of the year.
In an urgent discussion with Steven Bartlett, Tristan Harris reveals the existential risks of unchecked AI development, warning that tech companies are racing to create uncontrollable artificial general intelligence that could blackmail humans, displace jobs, and potentially threaten human existence by 2027.
Greg Jensen, Co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, discusses the global economic shifts towards mercantilism, the transformative potential of AI, and the concentration of capital, while sharing insights on investing, radical transparency, and the importance of compounding organizational knowledge.
Sheel Mohnot shares five $10M business ideas, including AI-powered yard and pool vision services, an eHarmony-like platform for surrogacy, and an electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) workout concept.
Nathan Labenz delivers a comprehensive keynote exploring AI's rapid development, potential impacts on education, and the urgent need for educators to thoughtfully integrate AI technologies while preparing students for a radically transforming future.
Jimmy Wales discusses how Wikipedia is navigating cultural and political challenges, defending its commitment to neutrality and fact-based reporting while responding to attacks from right-wing influencers and critiques from its co-founder Larry Sanger.
Marc Andreessen discusses how AI is democratizing access to cutting-edge technology, transforming business strategy, and reshaping innovation by spreading first to individuals and small businesses before reaching large corporations and government.
A deep dive into the nuances of leadership, narcissism, and self-awareness, exploring how great leaders balance confidence with humility while avoiding the pitfalls of unchecked ego and destructive self-absorption.
In this episode, Ben Wilson discusses the qualities of great leaders and founders throughout history, exploring how vision, singular focus, and an ability to create chaos and push through uncertainty are key traits of world-changing individuals like John D. Rockefeller, Napoleon, and Elon Musk.
Moonshots podcast delves into the latest AI and technological advancements, discussing NVIDIA's record revenue, Elon Musk's space data centers, AI's potential to solve major global challenges, and the exponential progress in areas like robotics, energy, and healthcare.
An in-depth exploration of AI's potential and limitations, the state of education, and the importance of maintaining personal happiness amid political polarization, featuring insights from astrophysicist Brian Keating on topics ranging from university admissions to the transformative power of AI tools.
Dan Ives discusses his investment approach in the AI era, highlighting his bullish stance on companies like Tesla and Nvidia, his focus on long-term potential beyond quarterly financials, and his belief that AI represents the largest tech transformation in 40-50 years.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev discusses how the company is democratizing finance by breaking Wall Street rules, tokenizing private company shares, running prediction markets, and building a platform that makes everyone an owner.
An interview with Lada Nuzhna, founder of General Control, exploring her journey in biotech, the challenges of developing aging therapies, and her mission to engineer epigenetic medicines that could potentially extend human lifespan.
Nvidia's record Q3 earnings of $57 billion reveal strong AI demand, but experts warn of potential financial bubble risks due to excessive borrowing by companies purchasing AI infrastructure.
Blake Scholl discusses his vision for revolutionizing supersonic travel, airport design, and infrastructure innovation, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking, iterative design, and challenging accepted inefficiencies in transportation and technology.
Ari Emanuel discusses his "anti-AI bet" by focusing on live and physical experiences, arguing that as digital content becomes cheaper, value will increasingly concentrate in unique, culturally-specific events with great user experiences across sports, music, art, and entertainment.
A deep dive into how Silicon Valley is returning to its Cold War roots, rebuilding America's industrial base through defense, energy, aerospace, and manufacturing technologies, driven by a new generation of founders who understand the urgent need to innovate and compete with China.
A deep dive into emerging AI technologies, covering topics like AI-driven scientific breakthroughs, global economic challenges, energy infrastructure, and the potential for AI to solve major global problems while navigating societal disruption.
Shaun Maguire provides insights into Elon Musk's unique leadership style, describing Elon as not just an individual, but a collective of about 20 highly trusted, competent people who can autonomously execute his vision with precision.
David Kirtley discusses Helion Energy's innovative approach to nuclear fusion, aiming to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant by 2028 using a pulsed magneto-inertial fusion technique that could provide clean, safe, and abundant electricity directly from fusion reactions.
Mo Gawdat, former Google X executive, reveals the terrifying rise of AI, its potential to reshape society, and how humans must develop ethical skills and prioritize human connection to thrive in the coming technological transformation.
Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI, discusses how artificial intelligence will revolutionize work, education, and daily life over the next decade, emphasizing its potential to democratize knowledge and transform human capabilities.
Alex Hormozi shares insights on hiring top talent, the importance of general intelligence, creating frameworks, persuasive communication, and the ongoing journey of personal and professional growth.
Corey Hoffstein discusses the importance of solving client problems beyond market performance, emphasizing that successful investment products must provide unique value propositions and address behavioral finance challenges for financial advisors and investors.
Will Marshall, co-founder of Planet Labs, discusses the revolutionary potential of imaging satellites, AI, and their mission to track and help protect life on Earth through daily global imaging and advanced data analysis.
A deep dive into the complex world of AI compute infrastructure, exploring how data centers, GPU clusters, and financial engineering are shaping the future of technological innovation and global AI competition.
Mike Annunziata, founder of Also Capital, shares insights on identifying exceptional founders in hard tech by focusing on their leadership qualities, risk management, competitive spirit, and ability to attract top talent across ambitious and technically challenging industries.
Wolfgang Hammer shares insights on storytelling, discussing how leaders can communicate their business's purpose by understanding three key narrative layers: external mechanics, personal emotional significance, and philosophical worldview.
Charles Elson discusses the problematic $1 trillion compensation package for Elon Musk, criticizing its lack of accountability, excessive size, and potential negative implications for corporate governance at Tesla.
An insightful exploration of AI innovation featuring top investors and founders discussing the transformative potential of AI across infrastructure, applications, open collaboration, and emerging opportunities in various sectors.
Max Levchin shares the story of building PayPal, Slide, and Affirm, exploring how his engineering mindset and pursuit of optimization have driven two decades of fintech innovation focused on improving human lives through more transparent and fair lending practices.
A deep dive into the exponential growth of AI, discussing OpenAI's potential $100 billion revenue, the US-China AI race, the impact of AI on jobs and the S&P 500, and the emerging technologies reshaping computing, energy, and robotics.
A deep dive into the evolving venture capital landscape, featuring discussions on Sequoia's leadership transition, AI startup growth, funding challenges, and the changing expectations for early-stage companies.
David Zagaynov discusses building unmanned cargo planes at Poseidon, focusing on reducing cost per flight ton mile by eliminating pilots and leveraging advanced manufacturing techniques.
In the NYC mayoral race, Zohran Mamdani's victory is seen as a referendum on inequality, highlighting growing frustration with the current capitalist system and signaling a potential structural shift in how Americans view economic opportunity.
In this episode, Alex Hormozi explains how entrepreneurs can build a business that runs without them by documenting their tasks, creating decision trees, finding and training the right talent, and removing themselves from key roles like marketing.
Luca Ferrari discusses Bending Spoons, a unique company that acquires and transforms digital businesses by applying deep functional expertise, focusing on talent density, and building a platform that can rapidly improve and scale acquired companies across product, design, and marketing.
Jason and Alex discuss OpenAI's potential IPO, betting on its valuation, and exploring the future of AI models while warning developers about the risks of using OpenAI's API.
Elon Musk discusses X's three-year anniversary, free speech, AI developments like Grokipedia, Tesla's self-driving progress, and his perspectives on climate change, solar energy, and technological innovation.
Jimmy Wales explores the critical importance of trust in the digital age, drawing on his Wikipedia experience to offer insights on rebuilding societal trust, combating misinformation, and maintaining fact-based discourse in an era of increasing polarization and technological challenges.
A journalist experiments with living without AI for 48 hours, discovering how deeply machine learning and artificial intelligence are embedded in everyday technology, leading him to collect rainwater and forage for food in Central Park.
A candid conversation with Pete Buttigieg explores the Democratic Party's identity crisis, tax policy, Biden administration challenges, immigration, and the potential economic and social impacts of AI-driven job displacement.
A deep dive with Cathie Wood reveals her journey from McDonald's cashier to managing billions, discussing her investment philosophy, AI insights, and defending ARK's performance during challenging market conditions.
A deep dive into the AI landscape explores whether we're in an AI bubble, examining infrastructure spending, market structure, and the potential transformative impact of AI across technology, business models, and the global economy.
A deep dive into the latest venture capital news, including OpenAI's restructuring, Andreessen Horowitz's $10B fund raise, Mercor's $350M round, and discussions on startup valuations, AI investment strategies, and the challenges facing companies like Amazon and Ramp.
Shaan and Sam discuss how a CEO's personal growth is the key to scaling a business, sharing insights on effective leadership, delegation, company values, and the power of repeating successful entrepreneurial playbooks.
Casey Handmer of Terraform Industries discusses solar maximalism, his vision for producing synthetic natural gas from sunlight and air, his admiration for industrialist Henry Kaiser, desalination technologies, and his ambitious plans to revitalize the Salton Sea through innovative water and energy solutions.
Jason discusses Sequoia's new funds strategy, highlighting their disciplined approach of raising a $750 million Series A fund and a $200 million seed fund, while maintaining their permanent capital model and focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and commerce opportunities.
A wide-ranging discussion of AI, robotics, quantum computing, and economic disruption featuring experts Salim Ismail, Emad Mostaque, and Eric Pulier, exploring technological breakthroughs, potential societal impacts, and the optimistic vision for humanity's future.
A wide-ranging episode covering the California billionaire tax proposal, an NBA gambling scandal, Amazon's AWS outage and robotic automation plans, Tesla's earnings and Elon Musk's pay package, and emerging AI model biases.
Justin Fiaschetti discusses how Inversion is building autonomous re-entry vehicles that enable precise cargo delivery from space to any location on Earth in under an hour, primarily focused on military logistics and mission-critical cargo delivery.
A deep dive into early-stage venture capital, exploring how top VCs partner with founders before traction, leverage AI for efficiency, and provide value through thought partnership and intellectual honesty.
In this episode, Alex Hormozi passionately discusses the power of "more" - doing significantly higher volumes of work consistently across business and life, arguing that massive, sustained effort is the key to exceptional success and outperforming competitors.
Daniel Yergin discusses the current state of the global energy transition, highlighting the continued dominance of hydrocarbons, the challenges of shifting to renewable energy, and the complex interplay between technology, geopolitics, and energy markets.
Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the Democratic Party's abandonment of the working class, the rise of oligarchy in America, and how progressive policies on identity issues alienated the very voters they needed to win elections.
Elad Gil discusses the current AI landscape, drawing parallels to the internet boom of the late 1990s, and explains why most startups fail during major technological shifts while highlighting the potential for innovative companies to emerge.
A deep dive into Tesla's evolution from a niche EV startup to a trillion-dollar company, exploring its automotive, energy, and AI ambitions, competitive challenges, and the visionary leadership of Elon Musk.
Keith Rabois discusses the potential of AI, geopolitics, and economic innovation, exploring topics ranging from sovereign AI and the future of big tech to the Middle East peace process and the importance of asking the right questions.
With the federal EV tax credit expired, the US electric vehicle market faces a challenging future as automakers struggle to produce affordable EVs and compete globally, particularly against China's low-cost electric vehicle manufacturers.
Steve Jurvetson discusses his journey in venture capital, technology trends, Moore's Law, AI development, electric vehicles, nuclear energy, and the importance of entrepreneurship and democracy in driving innovation and societal progress.
Jed McCaleb discusses his journey from peer-to-peer file sharing to cryptocurrency and now building VAST, a space station company aiming to create commercial habitats in low Earth orbit with a billion-dollar personal investment.
Zach Dell, CEO of Base Power, discusses his mission to lower electricity costs through innovative battery storage technology, vertical integration, and distributed grid solutions to drive energy abundance and accessibility.
Tyler Cowen discusses the emerging world of stablecoins, their potential to transform the financial system, and the regulatory challenges and opportunities they present in the US and globally.
In this episode, RJ Scaringe, founder of Rivian, discusses the company's journey in building electric trucks and SUVs, their technological innovations, and their strategy for scaling an electric vehicle business from scratch.
Mitch Lee discusses how Arc is revolutionizing the marine industry by developing electric boats, leveraging automotive technology, and focusing on rapid iteration and software-driven improvements to create a superior boating experience.
A deep dive into the AI bubble, exploring how circular investments, speculative trading, and concentrated market gains signal potential market risks, with insights on diversification and long-term investing strategies.
A deep dive into Bryon Hargis's journey of building Castelion, a defense startup developing hypersonic missiles, exploring the challenges of innovation in aerospace, the importance of relentlessness, and the mission of creating technological deterrence for national defense.
Alex Hormozi breaks down his SPCL framework for building influence through content, emphasizing the importance of status, power, credibility, and likeness while highlighting the value of consistency, live interaction, and creating content tailored to a specific audience.
A comprehensive overview of OpenAI's Dev Day, exploring groundbreaking AI developments, strategic partnerships, and the race to build the "everything app" across multiple technological domains including robotics, video generation, and computational capabilities.
A deep dive into Sam Altman's journey with OpenAI, exploring its transformation from a nonprofit vision to a Microsoft-backed AI powerhouse, including the dramatic 2023 board firing and the complex ethical questions surrounding artificial general intelligence.
A deep exploration of why money doesn't automatically buy happiness in America, revealing how social expectations, invisible desire-based debt, and a lack of purpose can undermine personal contentment despite increasing wealth.
A deep dive into how Flow is reimagining hardware engineering through an iterative, software-like approach, focusing on transforming complex system design across industries like aerospace, robotics, and nuclear energy.
A nuanced exploration of the technological, engineering, and cultural differences between the US and China, examining their competition, strengths, and potential paths forward in areas like manufacturing, infrastructure, and innovation.
A wide-ranging discussion of recent AI, tech, energy, and longevity developments, highlighting rapid advancements in AI-generated content, robotics, computing, and potential breakthroughs in extending human lifespan.
Ro Khanna discusses immigration reform, censorship, crime, and the challenges facing the Democratic Party in a wide-ranging conversation about economic patriotism, political polarization, and potential solutions to current societal issues.
A candid conversation with Ro Khanna about immigration, AI, political polarization, crime, and the challenges facing American democracy, offering insights from a moderate Democratic perspective.
The federal electric vehicle tax credit of $7,500 has expired, potentially impacting EV prices, demand, and the broader electric vehicle market, with experts suggesting a potential short-term disruption but long-term growth.
The EV tax credit has expired, potentially impacting electric vehicle prices and demand, with experts suggesting a short-term market disruption but long-term continued growth in the EV market.
A wide-ranging conversation with Marc Andreessen and Charlie Songhurst exploring Silicon Valley's history, the potential of AI, the future of media, and the transformative impact of new technologies on society and institutions.
A deep dive into Elon Musk's Tesla technologies, exploring robotaxis, autonomous trucking, Optimus humanoid robots, and how these innovations could drive down the cost of transportation, labor, and energy while creating massive economic opportunities.
Dylan Patel discusses the massive industrial and computational buildout powering AI, exploring the strategic dynamics between tech giants, the economics of compute and model scaling, and the potential transformative impact of AI across industries.
A deep dive into the current state of free speech in America, exploring how campus culture, internet dynamics, and political polarization have led to a punitive attitude towards speech that threatens First Amendment principles.
A captivating conversation with David Senra about his podcast Founders, exploring his philosophy of commitment, intuition, and the power of studying great entrepreneurs through biographies.
Sebastian Thrun shares his journey of innovation across multiple groundbreaking projects like self-driving cars, Udacity, and flying cars, highlighting his passion for using technology to meaningfully improve people's lives.
Ford CEO Jim Farley discusses the company's new EV platform, competition with China, tariffs, the importance of blue-collar jobs, and the future of in-car digital experiences in an wide-ranging interview.
An in-depth exploration of the AI compute landscape, highlighting the critical role of energy, chip development, and the transformative potential of AI across industries, with insights from Jonathan Ross, founder of Groq.
In this episode, Emad Mostaque explores the potential of AI to transform economic systems, proposing a radical reimagining of how we measure value, distribute resources, and structure society in an age of abundant intelligence.
A provocative exploration of AI's potential to transform the economy, challenging traditional notions of scarcity and work by proposing a new economic framework centered on human flourishing, collective AI ownership, and reimagining society's purpose beyond productivity.
This Week in Startups discusses Alibaba's new deepfake model, potential TikTok sale, Tether's massive valuation, Stripe's share buyback, and emerging trends in AI and startup technologies.
An exploration of China's engineering culture and its contrast with the United States' increasingly lawyerly approach to innovation, revealing the strengths and challenges of both nations' economic and technological development strategies.
Gary Vaynerchuk delivers a passionate keynote about the importance of attention, social media content creation, authenticity, intuition, and personal growth, emphasizing the unprecedented opportunities available in today's digital landscape.
The episode discusses the Trump administration's new $100,000 entry fee for H-1B visas, which could significantly impact tech companies' ability to hire skilled foreign workers, particularly those from India.
Dylan Patel discusses the recent NVIDIA-Intel collaboration, the AI chip race between the US and China, and the evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, highlighting key developments in data centers, AI infrastructure, and global competition.
A deep dive into the Ellison family's potential media empire takeover, analyzing their moves with Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, and TikTok, while discussing the broader implications of media consolidation.
Two tech journalists discuss the Charlie Kirk assassination, platform dynamics, online rage culture, a blockbuster investigation into Trump-UAE crypto and AI chip deals, and the latest developments in AI usage and adoption.
David Gardner discusses his book "Rule Breaker Investing," sharing his unique investment approach that focuses on finding and holding exceptional companies across different industries, emphasizing traits like top dog status, sustainable competitive advantage, and the importance of optimism and purpose in investing.
Brendan Foody, CEO of Mercor, discusses how his company helps AI labs hire experts to evaluate and train AI models, growing from $1 to $400 million in revenue in just sixteen months by addressing the critical need for high-quality human evaluation in AI model development.
Box CEO Aaron Levie discusses the MIT study suggesting 95% of businesses get no return on AI investment, arguing that the technology is still in early stages and that businesses need to reengineer workflows to effectively leverage AI agents across various sectors.
In this episode, Jason and Alex discuss the latest Launch Accelerator cohort, featuring innovative startups across AI, energy, healthcare, and event management, while also diving into conversations about solar energy, Google's recent success, and the emerging trend of prediction markets.
Ray Kroc transformed McDonald's from a single location in California to a global fast-food empire by obsessively focusing on systems, uniformity, real estate, and franchisee alignment, proving that execution and scale often matter more than the original idea.
Mike Grace, co-founder and CEO of Longshot, discusses building massive space cannons to launch payloads into orbit using kinetic launch technology, aiming to dramatically reduce the cost of space access through innovative engineering and strategic positioning.
Jason and his co-hosts discuss the All-In Summit highlights, covering topics like Elon Musk's robotics insights, Palantir's performance, the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, AI chatbot interactions with children, and the potential of self-driving robotaxis from companies like Zoox and Tesla.
A deep dive into the latest venture capital and tech landscape, featuring discussions on Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package, massive secondary sales at OpenAI, and the changing dynamics of startup funding and AI investments. The episode explores the evolving ethics of tech entrepreneurship, the impact of AI on various industries, and the challenges faced by public companies in navigating technological disruption.
PsiQuantum, a quantum computing startup, raised $1 billion in its Series E funding round, bringing its total private capital to nearly $2 billion. The company is focused on building a million-qubit quantum computer by 2027, with a strategic approach of developing large-scale systems for commercially impactful applications in materials science, chemistry, and other domains.
PsiQuantum raises a billion dollars in Series E funding, bringing their total private capital to nearly $2 billion as they aim to build the first commercially useful quantum computer by 2027. The company is taking a unique approach by focusing entirely on developing a million-qubit system, targeting breakthrough capabilities in materials science, chemistry, and other complex computational problems.
PsiQuantum, a quantum computing startup, raised $1 billion in its Series E funding round, bringing its total funding close to $2 billion. The company is focused on building a million-qubit quantum computer by 2027, with the goal of enabling breakthrough innovations in materials science, chemistry, and other fields.
Brian Elliott and Sid Pardeshi, founders of Blitzy, discuss their enterprise-grade autonomous software development platform that can ingest and understand massive code bases, demonstrating a breakthrough performance on the SWE bench benchmark by achieving an 86.8% success rate in solving coding problems. Their platform aims to dramatically increase software development velocity by autonomously generating, testing, and refactoring code across various programming languages and enterprise systems.
Silicon Valley tech leaders dined with Trump, with 33 executives attending a dinner aimed at discussing AI dominance, though the real purpose seemed to be praising the president. The August jobs report revealed a weak labor market, with only 22,000 jobs added and unemployment rising, particularly among young workers.
Ashlee Vance discusses his experiences interviewing tech luminaries like Elon Musk, Brian Johnson, and Palmer Luckey, sharing insights into their personalities, work ethic, and the challenges of covering complex technological frontiers like quantum computing and fusion. He reflects on his journalistic career, highlighting the persistent and focused nature of innovators, and teases upcoming projects for his podcast Core Memory.
Edward Chang discusses groundbreaking advancements in neurosurgery, focusing on brain-computer interfaces that can restore speech for patients with paralysis, such as Anne, who suffered a brainstem stroke. The conversation explores how technology and neuroscience are converging to decode brain signals, potentially transforming the treatment of neurological conditions like ALS, stroke, and glioblastoma.
In this Mastermind Q3 2025 episode, Stig Brodersen, Toby Carlisle, and Hari Ramatandra discuss their stock picks: Uber, Bath and Body Works, and Merck, analyzing their business models, competitive advantages, risks, and potential for future growth. Each presenter provides a detailed pitch highlighting the unique aspects of their chosen company and why they believe it represents an attractive investment opportunity.
Zvi Mowshowitz discusses the current state of AI, including slightly extended timelines, ongoing concerns about AI alignment, and the challenges of model development across various companies. He highlights the importance of creating AI systems that genuinely want to be aligned and virtuous, while warning about potential risks from reinforcement learning and the dangers of trying to suppress AI's chain of thought.
Brendan Kane discusses the art and science of going viral on social media, emphasizing that success comes from understanding storytelling formats and creating compelling content rather than relying on hacks or tricks. He shares insights from his book "Guide to Going Viral," highlighting the importance of crafting narratives that connect with audiences and leveraging social media platforms to reach millions without traditional marketing budgets.
Alex Cohen details his journey from getting fired from multiple companies to founding Hello Patient, a conversational AI startup for healthcare practices that recently raised a $22.5 million Series A. Throughout the episode, he discusses his unconventional path, love for healthcare software, and how his viral Twitter presence has helped him build his company.
Uber, Lucid, and Neuro are partnering to launch a robotaxi service by 2026, targeting the Uber Black and Uber XL market with the Lucid Gravity SUV. The companies aim to create a safer, more affordable autonomous vehicle solution that could potentially reduce transportation costs and save lives.
Peter Diamandis and his Moonshot mates discuss groundbreaking AI developments, from Elon Musk's Colossus data center to emerging technologies that are rapidly transforming industries and human potential. The episode explores the accelerating pace of AI innovation, its impact on various sectors, and the potential for sustainable abundance through technological advancement.
Two pioneering neurotechnology experts discuss brain computer interfaces (BCIs) that can decode brain signals non-invasively, with potential applications ranging from helping paralyzed patients communicate to understanding consciousness states like comas. The podcast explores how these advanced BCIs could revolutionize interactions between human brains and digital technologies, offering glimpses into future medical treatments and potentially merging human cognition with artificial intelligence.
Jack Altman sits down with Martin Casado, a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, to discuss the shifting dynamics of venture capital, the rise of AI infrastructure, and the importance of media and talent in the tech ecosystem. They delve into the evolution of venture capital, exploring specialization, investment strategies, and the transformative potential of AI across various industries.
Max Meyer discusses the spirit of American entrepreneurship and progress, exploring themes of technological innovation, capitalism, and the unique cultural characteristics that drive American ambition, from SpaceX rocket launches to small-town prosperity and the importance of taking risks.
Jason and Alex discuss Tesla's Optimus robot, predicting it will revolutionize the world more than the internet, and also cover Anthropic's massive $13 billion funding round and the potential future of AI and smartphones.
Here's a concise two-sentence description of the episode: Benedict Evans, a technology analyst known for his insightful perspectives, discusses the current state of AI, exploring its potential as a platform shift and drawing parallels with past technological transformations. He offers nuanced views on AI's impact, challenging both overhyped and overly pessimistic narratives while examining how different tech companies are positioning themselves in this emerging landscape.
Here's a concise two-sentence description of the episode: In this episode, Alan from IEQ Capital discusses sophisticated investment strategies for high net worth individuals, emphasizing the importance of understanding personal risk tolerance, diversification, and maintaining a balanced portfolio across various asset classes. The conversation covers key topics such as private credit, opportunistic investing, managing national debt, and the role of emerging assets like cryptocurrency in a well-structured investment approach.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: The U.S. government takes a 10% stake in Intel, sparking debates about government intervention in the private sector, while Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signals potential rate cuts at the Jackson Hole conference. Meanwhile, OnlyFans reports impressive financial growth, highlighting its success in capitalizing on societal trends of loneliness and digital intimacy.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Bradley Tusk, a political strategist turned venture capitalist, shares his insights on how startups can successfully navigate regulatory challenges by understanding politicians' motivations and mobilizing public support. Through examples like Uber and his work in various industries, Tusk explains the importance of crafting a compelling narrative that demonstrates how a startup's innovation can benefit society and advance public policy.