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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.
Kevin Hartz discusses his journey investing in and building technology companies, from early successes like PayPal and Eventbrite to his current venture capital firm A*, which focuses on backing young founders and investing heavily in AI and early-stage companies.
John Law, a Scottish gambler and fugitive, becomes a key financial innovator who helps shape the modern monetary system through his gambling, economic theories, and eventual rise to power in France during a time of financial crisis.
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.
A seasoned investor reveals his unorthodox "observational investing" strategy of leveraging social media trends and consumer behavior shifts to generate massive returns, turning $20,000 into nearly $70 million over 17 years by identifying information asymmetries before the market catches on.
Steve Hou discusses his Bloomberg Indices "Reformers Index" strategy, which systematically identifies and invests in companies experiencing fundamental improvement, demonstrating how stocks moving from "bad to less bad" can potentially outperform traditional market indices.
A live podcast episode featuring conversations with Alex Boris, Dean Ball, and Peter Wildeford exploring AI developments, policy challenges, and forecasts for 2026, covering topics like the RAISE Act, chip sales to China, AI agent capabilities, and potential technological paradigm shifts.
A deep dive into the booming underground market of Chinese peptides, exploring their growing popularity among tech workers in San Francisco, their unregulated supply chain, and the cultural trends driving their experimental use.
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.
Nilay Patel and the Decoder team reflect on a year of podcast episodes, answering listener questions about AI, tech journalism, guest interviews, and their plans for covering technology and its societal impacts in 2026.
Alex Bores, a New York state assemblymember with a tech background, discusses his AI regulation bill and why the AI industry is targeting his congressional campaign with a $10 million super PAC effort.
Matt Grimm provides an exclusive tour of Anduril's 200,000 sq ft R&D headquarters, showcasing their machine shop, metrology lab, and innovative testing facilities where they rapidly prototype and iterate on advanced defense technologies like the Ghost Shark autonomous submarine and Menace distributed compute platforms.
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.
A rare behind-the-scenes tour of Anduril Industries reveals the company's groundbreaking defense technologies, autonomous systems, and innovative approach to modern military innovation, exploring everything from AI-powered fighter jets to ethical considerations in defense manufacturing.
Emil Michael provides an insider's look at the Department of War's technology strategy, highlighting six critical technology areas focused on applied AI, hypersonics, directed energy, contested logistics, battlefield information dominance, and biomanufacturing, while emphasizing the importance of innovation and deterrence in modern defense technology.
ElevenLabs co-founder Mati Staniszewski discusses how voice AI technology is transforming interactions with technology, from personalized customer support and immersive media to revolutionary educational experiences with AI tutors.
A deep dive into the complex world of data center financing, exploring the challenges of power interconnection, tenant diversification, technological risks, and the emerging financial structures supporting the massive AI-driven infrastructure build-out.
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.
Travis Kavulla explains the complexities of electricity pricing and grid infrastructure, focusing on the challenges of integrating massive AI data center demand and the regulatory approaches to managing electricity market growth.
A deep dive into the credit card industry reveals why interest rates are so high, exploring factors like marketing costs, interchange fees, and the surprising insensitivity of consumers to high borrowing rates.
Margit Wennmachers, head of marketing for a16z, reveals how she helped Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz transform venture capital by breaking unwritten industry rules, weaponizing transparency, and marketing themselves as authentic entrepreneurs with compelling ideas.
In this episode of Odd Lots, Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, discusses the challenges facing America's cattle ranchers, including industry consolidation, import pressures, and the shrinking domestic beef supply, highlighting how a lack of antitrust enforcement and market concentration have squeezed independent cattle producers.
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.
Boston Fed President Susan Collins discusses the current economic landscape, focusing on the delicate balance between managing inflation and potential labor market weakness, and explaining her cautious approach to potential interest rate cuts.
Tyler Cowen discusses why AI hasn't dramatically transformed the economy yet, arguing that while the technology is impressive, its impact will be gradual, with new organizations built around AI taking 20+ years to truly transform economic productivity.
Saagar Enjeti discusses the emerging bipartisan political backlash against AI, highlighting concerns about labor displacement, electricity usage, potential government bailouts, and growing skepticism towards tech leaders across the political spectrum.
Citi's Dirk Willer discusses the current stock market bubble, its potential duration, and key indicators for identifying when the bubble might be nearing its end, drawing parallels to historical market bubbles like the dot-com era.
A wide-ranging episode covering Michael Burry's short on AI and Palantir, the home affordability crisis, H-1B visa debates, a massive solar storm hitting Earth, and the trend of wealthy Americans seeking alternative living locations.
Tony Fernandes shares how he bought AirAsia for just 30 cents, transformed it into the fourth-largest airline in Asia, and built a culture-driven company that empowers employees to achieve their dreams.
Cliff Asness discusses how markets have become less efficient over the past decade, exploring reasons like the rise of passive investing, social media's impact on crowd behavior, and the increasing presence of retail investors trading based on momentum rather than fundamentals.
A deep dive into Sequoia's leadership transition, Michael Burry's short on Nvidia and Palantir, the fundraising landscape for AI startups, and the evolving dynamics of venture capital in the AI era.
Jerry Neumann argues that while AI is revolutionary, the real winners won't be early investors or tech companies, but rather downstream businesses that use AI to expand their market share and pass efficiencies on to consumers, similar to how Walmart and IKEA benefited from containerization.
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, discusses the company's journey from an outsider idea to a transformative AI platform, emphasizing its commitment to American values, meritocracy, and helping soldiers, workers, and investors succeed.
An in-depth exploration of China's real estate sector reveals how land became a critical economic asset, driving wealth creation and urban development while simultaneously creating a massive speculative bubble that threatens economic stability.
Michael Burry's massive short bet against Palantir causes the stock to drop 10% despite the company's impressive earnings report, highlighting concerns about AI valuation and the stock's high trading multiples.
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.
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie discusses the city's efforts to address homelessness, public safety, housing affordability, and the AI ecosystem, highlighting improvements in crime rates and his vision for creating a more dynamic and supportive urban environment.
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 future of defense technology, cyber threats, and reindustrialization, featuring CEOs from Epirus and Galvanic discussing the challenges and innovations in protecting critical infrastructure and manufacturing capabilities.
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.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp discusses the company's success, critiques of Western institutions, and his views on issues like immigration, border security, and the challenges facing modern progressive movements. He passionately defends Palantir's technological approach, emphasizing the company's commitment to civil liberties and its role in supporting Western values.
Bob McGrew discusses the Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) model, pioneered at Palantir, which is now becoming a dominant strategy for AI agent startups. The conversation explores how FDEs work closely with customers to bridge the gap between product capabilities and customer needs, driving product discovery and value in emerging markets like AI agents.
ElevenLabs co-founder Mati Staniszewski discusses the company's rapid growth from a dubbing-focused startup to a leading AI voice technology platform, achieving $200 million in annual recurring revenue in just 15 months. He shares insights on building a global AI company from Europe, the importance of research and product innovation, and the challenges of scaling a technology startup.
Archer is pioneering the next generation of aviation with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation and defense mobility. The company is developing the Midnight aircraft, which offers enhanced safety through multiple redundant engines, and is positioning itself to become a major player in the emerging air taxi market, with plans to showcase its technology during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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.