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Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:18) - SK Hynix Rallies in Trading Debut (04:00) - GPT-5.6 Stories (19:28) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (45:30) - Phoebe Gates Accused of Fake Sales (01:05:34) - China Launches First Reusable Rocket (01:08:09) - Costco Cashier Becomes Millionaire (01:12:01) - Love Island Prediction Markets (01:18:01) - SONOS Layoffs (01:22:28) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:28:53) - Hollywood Chases Internet Horror (01:38:34) - AI Songs May Get Labels (01:40:56) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:43:23) - Kim Renovates Nine Mansions (01:47:20) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https:/

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:52) - Meta Releases Muse 1.1 (02:01) - GPT-5.6 Sol Reactions (14:49) - Meta Prices AI to Win (29:24) - Eric Seufert, a prominent analyst and founder of Mobile Dev Memo, discusses Meta's strategic use of AI in advertising to enhance ad performance and address investor skepticism. He emphasizes the importance of Meta's proprietary data in training AI models to create ads that are uniquely effective, thereby demonstrating the tangible benefits of their AI investments. Seufert also highlights the potential for AI-generated creative to alleviate bottlenecks in ad production, ultimately drivi

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

This is our full conversation with Ben Thompson. We discuss why Microsoft's Xbox strategy failed, why he thinks GTA 6 should cost $200, how console wars shaped the modern gaming industry, what went wrong with Xbox Game Pass, why AI is reshaping competition across tech, the future of Microsoft's gaming business, and why regulators often block mergers at exactly the wrong time. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB

(00:41) - Coatue Bets Big on Blue Origin (05:39) - Cheaper Vision Pro Dead (14:04) - Getty x Shutterstock Deal Dies (21:17) - Empty IBM Campus Goes Viral (28:52) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (32:44) - OpenAI Launches GPT-Live (36:21) - GPT-5.6 Goes Public This Week (41:16) - Vincent Weisser, co-founder and CEO of Prime Intellect, announced the company's $130 million Series A funding at a $1 billion valuation, aimed at building an open superintelligence stack. He discussed how Prime Intellect provides a comprehensive platform for training, deploying, and continuously improving AI models, enab

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(04:13) - China Export Controls (12:49) - SK Hynix Sets to Raise $28B (15:51) - Meta Unveils Muse Image (20:41) - Jeremy Giffon Breaks Silence (22:42) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (28:35) - Alex Hormozi is an entrepreneur, investor, and author best known for founding Acquisition.com, where he invests in and advises growing businesses. He is the author of $100M Offers and $100M Leads, and is widely known for sharing practical frameworks on entrepreneurship, marketing, sales, and scaling companies. (01:29:29) - Josh Zoffer, an investor and head of research at CIV, formerly a White House Nationa

This is our full conversation with Alex Hormozi. We discuss his philosophy on choosing the right business, the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make with AI, why volume beats perfection in media, how he built one of the largest business education brands in the world, what founders get wrong about personal branding, why opportunity selection matters more than most people realize, and how Acquisition.com is evolving from a family office into a brand-powered investment platform. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - htt

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(03:58) - XBOX Layoffs (21:13) - "Manual" Ferrari (31:21) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (50:23) - Circle K Lottery Dispute (01:05:31) - Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood and CEO of Cowboy Space Corporation, discusses the evolution of his company from Aetherflux to Cowboy Space, focusing on developing vertically integrated orbital data centers and launch vehicles to meet the growing demand for AI computing. He emphasizes the importance of designing rockets and data centers as a unified system to optimize performance and cost-effectiveness, aiming to harness solar energy in space to power these

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:32) - Fable Unbanned (02:57) - OpenAI/U.S. Stake (11:03) - Jersey Mike's IPO (14:11) - End of Paper-Based Retirement (19:27) - SpaceX Phone (29:11) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (35:17) - Andrew Collins, CEO of Flexjet, discusses his journey from joining the company in 2012 through an acquisition to leading its global expansion, including the significant impact of COVID-19 on private aviation demand. He highlights Flexjet's strategic growth, such as the acquisition of Halo Aviation in London and Associated Aircraft Group in New York to form a global helicopter division, and the introductio

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(01:26) - Meta Sells Compute? (28:17) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (32:14) - Mark Pincus, an American internet entrepreneur, is best known as the founder of Zynga, the pioneering social mobile gaming company behind hits like FarmVille and Words with Friends. In his recent conversation, Pincus discusses his new book, Life at the Speed of Play, which offers a hands-on guide to transforming ideas into products that resonate with users. He emphasizes the importance of rapid testing and learning in the AI era, sharing insights from his experiences to help entrepreneurs increase their chances of succes

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(02:02) - Rocket Lab Enters SpaceX Arena (10:32) - Comcast Splits in Two (12:16) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (21:15) - America's Tech Wishlist (44:02) - Zach Laberge, founder and CEO of Omen AI, discusses his company's development of real-time fluid monitoring systems for mission-critical machines, particularly in data centers. He explains how their sensors detect contaminants and bio-growth in liquid cooling systems, preventing costly downtime by enabling proactive maintenance. Laberge also highlights Omen AI's recent $31 million Series A funding, which will support team expansion and manufac

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(02:21) - Open-Source AI Battle (14:33) - GLM-5.2 Review (21:38) - Google Throttles Meta (27:20) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (34:38) - Micron Margins Moon (38:48) - Comcast Splits in Two (43:04) - Europe Meets Suburbia (48:18) - Edward Gorberstein, head of engineering at the National Design Studio, discusses the launch of Ramparts, a local-first privacy model that allows users to control the data they share with AI by keeping personal information on their devices. He explains that existing AI models are too large to run in browsers, preventing in-browser PII removal, and emphasizes that Ram

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(01:07) - TBPN at Cannes Lions Recap / Europe Considers AC (06:33) - The Current Creator Economy (19:56) - Kylie and Zuck vs Spiegel and RDJ (56:52) - Rockstar Energy CEO Selling Real Estate (01:01:28) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:21:16) - Softbank Pitch Deck (01:31:26) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:47:44) - Mini Truck Boom (01:57:48) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (02:02:48) - The WSJ Mansion Section (02:13:38) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - ht

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

This is our full conversation with Jake Paul. We discuss Anti Fund's new $100M+ fund, why they're doubling down on AI, defense, robotics, and frontier technology, how Jake Paul built a media empire from Vine to boxing, the future of Most Valuable Promotions and women's boxing, what separates great founders from great celebrities, and why they're betting that the next wave of value creation will come from AI, hardware, energy, and the physical world. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com Crow

(01:34) - Midjourney Medical (25:50) - AI Talent Wars 2.0 (31:58) - Derek Thompson, co-author of *Abundance* and host of the *Plain English* podcast, discusses the stagnation in chair design over millennia, noting that chairs have maintained a consistent form since ancient times. He reflects on the challenges of implementing the "abundance agenda" from his book, highlighting mixed results in political adoption and the need for a prominent champion to advance these ideas. Additionally, Thompson explores the modern obsession with self-optimization, expressing concern that the focus on quantifi

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(01:48) - Snap Specs (17:39) - Midjourney Hardware (18:56) - Taste Labs (29:27) - Eric Newcomer, an American journalist and founder of the "Newcomer" newsletter, discusses his transition from traditional media to independent journalism, emphasizing the importance of building trust and transparency with his audience. He highlights the challenges and opportunities in covering Silicon Valley, noting the evolving dynamics between venture capitalists and founders, and the impact of AI on the media landscape. Newcomer also shares insights into his business model, including revenue streams from su

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(01:05) - SpaceX Rips (08:00) - Andrew Lee, co-founder of Firebase (acquired by Google in 2014), discusses his latest venture, Tasklet, an AI agent platform that integrates with various work tools to automate workflows. He highlights Tasklet's rapid growth, achieving a $7 million run rate, and its ability to dynamically generate integrations using AI, enabling connections to both public and internal APIs. Lee also mentions a recent $20 million funding round and emphasizes Tasklet's competitive positioning against major AI labs. (18:14) - Stamatis Floratos is the co-founder and CEO of Eden Ro

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:57) - Freedom 250 Recap (04:43) - Bo Nickal, a former Penn State wrestling champion turned UFC middleweight fighter, recently secured a first-round knockout victory over Kyle Daukaus at UFC Freedom 250, held on the White House South Lawn. In the conversation, Nickal discusses his early awareness of the event, having known seven months prior that he would be on the card, which allowed him to prepare thoroughly. He reflects on the unique atmosphere of the fight, noting the supportive crowd reminiscent of his college wrestling days, and shares his plans to capitalize on the media attention p

This is our full conversation with Gavin Baker. We discuss the aftermath of the SpaceX IPO, why he believes SpaceX could become the most important company of all time, how AI infrastructure and "token factories" are reshaping capital markets, why sovereign AI strategies may struggle to compete with frontier labs, and what the future of data centers, orbital compute, and the AI endgame could look like. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:34) - SpaceX IPO Coverage (21:25) - Vindication for Elon Musk (35:31) - SpaceX IPO 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:03:38) - Oasis Faces LMNT Lawsuit (01:20:16) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN:  https://TBPN.com https:/

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:31) - Bezos AI Play (15:44) - Is TSA Goated? (20:12) - Future of Airports (25:07) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (46:45) - David Reger, founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, is a pioneer in cognitive robotics, aiming to integrate robots into daily life by enhancing their cognitive abilities. In the conversation, he discusses the company's focus on developing robots with physical AI brains capable of performing tasks autonomously across various sectors, emphasizing the importance of diverse embodiments, including mobile manipulators and humanoids, to adapt to human-centric environments. Reger als

This is our full conversation with Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince. We discuss why AI agents are already generating more web traffic than humans, how the internet must be rebuilt to support billions of autonomous agents, why Cloudflare is betting heavily on young talent in the age of AI, and what the future of inference, infrastructure, and long-running AI agents will look like. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com Mongo

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:26) - The Social Reckoning Trailer Reactions (15:24) - Fable 5 Sparks Safety Debate (30:06) - Farza Majeed discusses his journey from creating an AI tutor for DaVinci Resolve to developing Clicky, an AI assistant that executes user commands on computers. He explains Clicky's functionality, including real-time GPT responses and integration with models like Fable 5 for screen understanding, and addresses the business model, emphasizing cost-effective agentic work and a $20 monthly subscription. Majeed also highlights the importance of balancing his media presence with startup development a

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(01:16) - WWDC Day 1 (31:41) - Claude Fable 5 (34:02) - Meta Trains Data Center Workers (38:27) - RJ Scaringe, born January 19, 1983, is an American engineer and the founder and CEO of Rivian Automotive, an electric vehicle manufacturer. In the conversation, he discusses the launch of the R2 SUV, emphasizing its role in making Rivian's vehicles more accessible and highlighting its advanced features, including a range of up to 345 miles and a 0–60 mph acceleration in as quick as 3.6 seconds. Scaringe also outlines Rivian's strategic focus on scaling production and enhancing autonomous drivin

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(01:13) - WWDC Reactions (19:30) - Jobs Up Stocks Down (23:45) - VC Horror Stories (40:40) - Will Marshall, co-founder and CEO of Planet, discusses the company's mission to make global change visible and actionable through a fleet of over 200 Earth-imaging satellites that capture daily images of the entire landmass at approximately 3-meter resolution. He explains their vertically integrated approach, building custom components for their satellites, and highlights applications such as detecting methane leaks, monitoring deforestation in the Amazon, and assisting in disaster response. Marshal

This is our full conversation with Alex Karp, recorded live at AIPCon 10. We discuss why he believes taste is the most important competitive advantage in the age of AI, how enterprises are struggling to turn AI hype into real business value, why "tokenmaxxing" and AI overuse can distract companies from solving meaningful problems, and the growing risk of AI regulation and nationalization. Sign up for TBPN’s daily newsletter at TBPN.com Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:00) - - Live from Palantir's AIPCon 10 (12:38) - - Ramp raises $750M at $44B valuation (15:19) - - Timeline reactions (23:57) - - Alex Karp, co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies, discusses the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, noting a shift from skepticism to widespread recognition of its value, while cautioning against unproductive overuse. He emphasizes the importance of taste and discernment in effectively integrating AI into business processes, highlighting that successful implementation requires more than just technical capability. Karp also warns of poten

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:35) - Microsoft Chases the Frontier (05:00) - Project Solara (16:19) - Mikey Shulman, representing Suno, discusses the company's recent achievement of raising over $400 million, led by Bond, highlighting significant traction and progress in user engagement and retention. He emphasizes the importance of retention as a key metric, noting that improvements in the product have led to increased user engagement and a broader audience. Shulman also addresses the evolving perception of AI-generated music, suggesting that as more people experience the product, acceptance grows, and he envisions a

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - htt

(00:21) - Google Taps Berkshire (24:37) - Berkshire Bets on Housing (38:54) - History of Confidential IPO Filings (46:33) - Jack Doohan, an Australian racing driver, discusses his journey from karting in Australia to becoming a Formula One driver, including his early move to Europe at 13 and his progression through the racing ranks. He shares the challenges he faced, such as being sidelined six races into his F1 career due to circumstances beyond his control, which led him to explore his interest in AI and technology. This exploration culminated in the founding of Muse, a company aimed at s