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Paramount Strikes Back, Ads In Gemini, Bieber’s Apple Beef | Diet TBPN Dec 08, 2025

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Netflix's Size is Not Size, Ads in Google Gemini, Prediction Markets on a Tear | Rich Greenfield, Delian Asparouhov, Sarah Harrelson, Morgan Housel, Andrew Pignanelli, Brian Mehler, Will Wilson Dec 08, 2025

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(01:57) - Rich Greenfield, a partner and media analyst at LightShed Partners, discusses the complexities of the ongoing bidding war between Netflix and Paramount for Warner Bros., highlighting the antitrust implications and the evolving competitive landscape in the streaming industry. He emphasizes that defining the market narrowly to only include premium subscription streaming services overlooks the vast competition from platforms like YouTube and traditional television, making antitrust evaluations challenging. Greenfield also notes that both Netflix and Paramount aim to leverage Warner Bros.' extensive content library to enhance their offerings, with Netflix's algorithmic prowess potentially revitalizing underutilized assets.
(21:06) - Timeline Reactions to WB Bidding War
(44:11) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(53:52) - Prediction Markets on a Tear
(01:03:11) - Delian Asparouhov is a Partner at Founders Fund and Co-Founder and President of Varda Space Industries, a company pioneering in-space manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. In the conversation, he discusses the appointment of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator, emphasizing Isaacman's leadership qualities and the positive impact on the commercial space industry. He also explores the strategic importance of lunar missions, advocating for the Moon as a critical step toward Mars exploration, and highlights the potential of space-based infrastructure like mass drivers for efficient transportation of materials.
(01:32:03) - Sarah Harrelson, founder and editor-in-chief of Cultured magazine, discusses the magazine's focus on contemporary arts and its holistic approach to content. She shares insights on the evolving art market, noting a recent correction and the importance of collectors who buy in both good and bad markets. Harrelson also reflects on the current challenges facing Los Angeles's art scene, emphasizing the need for new theaters and innovative approaches to engage audiences.
(02:01:25) - Google Adding Ads to Gemini in 2026
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(02:17:32) - Morgan Housel is a partner at The Collaborative Fund and a former columnist for The Wall Street Journal and The Motley Fool. He is the author of the best-selling books "The Psychology of Money" and "Same As Ever," which have sold millions of copies worldwide. In the conversation, Housel discusses his current focus on reading and contemplating future projects, the challenges authors face in balancing audience expectations with creative freedom, and the importance of honest marketing in building a long-term brand.
(02:36:55) - Andrew Pignanelli, co-founder and CEO of The General Intelligence Company of New York, discusses the company's mission to enable one-person, billion-dollar businesses through AI agents. He highlights their recent $8.7 million seed funding led by Union Square Ventures and introduces "Cofounder," an AI chief of staff designed to proactively assist businesses by automating tasks and integrating with various tools. Pignanelli envisions a future where AI agents manage entire companies, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on strategic decisions while agents handle day-to-day operations.
(02:45:43) - Brian Mehler, CEO of Stable, discusses the recent launch of Stable's mainnet, a Layer 1 blockchain designed to streamline financial transactions using stablecoins, with USDT serving as the native gas token. He highlights the network's key differentiators, including its partnerships with PayPal Ventures and Anchorage Digital, and the use of USDT for transaction fees to simplify user experience. Mehler also emphasizes the network's speed and cost-effectiveness compared to traditional Layer 1 blockchains, aiming to address common frustrations in financial transactions.
(02:50:41) - Will Wilson, CEO and co-founder of Antithesis, discusses his company's approach to improving software reliability through deterministic simulation testing. He explains that traditional testing methods often fail to uncover unforeseen issues, whereas Antithesis's platform runs software in a controlled, simulated environment to identify and reproduce rare bugs. Wilson also highlights the significance of their partnership with Jane Street, which began as a customer relationship and evolved into a strategic investment, underscoring the platform's effectiveness in enhancing software quality.

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Netflix Acquires Warner Brothers, Apple’s Leadership Shakeup, SpaceX Prepares For IPO | Diet TBPN Dec 05, 2025

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Live @ NYSE, Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros. | Keith Rabois, Emily Sundberg, Adam Faze Dec 05, 2025

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(00:43) - Netflix to Acquire Warner Bros.
(21:04) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(40:44) - Keith Rabois is a veteran Silicon Valley operator and investor, known for senior roles at PayPal, LinkedIn, and Square, and as a general partner at top venture firms including Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund. He’s recognized for his sharp strategic instincts, contrarian takes on markets and company building, and for backing category-defining startups across fintech, real estate, and AI.
(01:23:27) - Lynn Martin, the 68th president of the New York Stock Exchange and chair of Fixed Income & Data Services at Intercontinental Exchange, discusses the NYSE's annual tree lighting ceremony, highlighting the participation of celebrities, mascots, and charitable organizations, and emphasizes the event's role in fostering community engagement and supporting listed companies. She also touches on the significance of ETFs, noting their impact on financial markets by providing liquidity and transparency, and anticipates a busy start to 2026 for IPOs, acknowledging potential market volatility due to upcoming midterm elections.
(01:36:50) - Emily Sundberg is a New York–based writer and director, best known for her daily business newsletter, "Feed Me," which has grown into a seven-figure Substack enterprise with over 150,000 readers. In the conversation, she discusses the expansion of "Feed Me" into podcasting with the launch of "Expense Account," hosted by resident food critic J Lee, and her plans to extend coverage to California, acknowledging the significant portion of her readership based there. Additionally, Sundberg reflects on the competitive landscape between platforms like Substack and Patreon, emphasizing the importance of nurturing new talent rather than poaching existing creators.
(02:03:00) - Adam Faze is a 28-year-old American film producer and entrepreneur, known for co-founding the production company Must Be Nice and serving as studio chief at FazeWorld. In the conversation, he discusses the merger between Warner Brothers and Netflix, expressing support for the consolidation as a strategic move to compete with tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok. Faze emphasizes that combining Warner Brothers' rich intellectual property with Netflix's powerful distribution network positions the entertainment industry to better capture audience attention in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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Live From NYSE, The Gemini Win Scenario, OpenAI Monetizing With Ads | Diet TBPN Dec 04, 2025

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NYSE Gigastream, Jim Cramer Joins, 𝕏 Timeline Reactions | Eric Glyman, John Zito, Katie Deighton Dec 04, 2025

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(01:40) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(34:00) - Jim Cramer is the host of CNBC’s Mad Money and co-founder of TheStreet. A former hedge fund manager, he became one of the most recognizable financial commentators in the U.S., known for his energetic style and market analysis. Cramer continues to cover stocks, investing trends, and business news across television and digital platforms.
(01:13:50) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(01:15:58) - Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of Ramp, a leading finance automation platform, discusses the company's strategic decision to establish its headquarters in New York City, emphasizing the city's unique entrepreneurial spirit and talent pool. He contrasts this with the West Coast's corporate culture, highlighting New York's supportive environment for startups. Glyman also shares insights into Ramp's hiring philosophy, focusing on identifying individuals with high potential and providing them with significant responsibilities to foster rapid growth and development.
(01:31:39) - John Zito, Co-President of Apollo Asset Management and Head of Credit, discusses Apollo's role as a leading alternative asset manager with over $900 billion in assets, emphasizing its significant presence in private credit and its ability to provide long-term financing solutions for large-scale projects. He highlights the firm's integrated approach to investment, offering tailored capital solutions across the capital structure, and underscores the importance of building a strong organizational culture by recruiting individuals with purpose and high character. Zito also touches on the evolving landscape of private credit, noting its growing role in financing asset-heavy industries like AI and defense, and the necessity for companies to adapt to this shift by partnering with trusted capital providers.
(01:53:20) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(01:55:07) - Katie Deighton is a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, covering topics related to brands, marketing, advertising, and media. In the conversation, she discusses the challenges brands face in navigating crises amplified by the internet, the shift towards owning their narratives through platforms like Substack and YouTube, and the potential impact of AI on consumer perceptions and advertising strategies.

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Will AWS Buy Google’s TPUs, Remembering Claude The Gator, Ricursive Raises $35M | Diet TBPN Dec 03, 2025

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🟠 YC Demo Day, Paul Graham Joins, Will AWS Buy TPUs From Google? | Harj Taggar, Paul Graham & Jessica Livingston, Richard Wang, Philip Ho, Ali Attar, Kurush Dubash & More Dec 03, 2025

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(00:00) - produce production-quality marketing videos scripted, generated, and edited by a multi-agent AI system in about 72 hours. Their work has already seen traction: one of their launch videos reportedly hit over 1 million views, and they average hundreds of thousands of organic views across their campaigns.
(01:23) - Will AWS Buy TPUs From Google?
(20:51) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(46:33) - Harj Taggar, a Managing Partner at Y Combinator and co-founder of Triplebyte and Auctomatic, discusses the evolving landscape for startups, highlighting the increased ease of selling to both government entities and Fortune 500 companies. He emphasizes that the choice between these paths depends on the product type, noting that AI advancements have opened new opportunities for startups to secure large clients directly. Taggar also observes a trend where companies are adopting AI-native, full-stack approaches, integrating AI into their core operations rather than merely offering AI tools to existing firms.
(59:39) - Richard Wang is co-founder and CEO of Clad Labs, a startup building “CHAD: The Brainrot IDE,” an AI-powered development environment designed to blend coding with leisure workflows.
(01:06:32) - Philip Ho, Absurd is a San-Francisco–based startup that builds AI-powered brand and performance ads at scale.
(01:18:23) - Ali Attar, co-founder of Lightberry, discusses the company's mission to develop an operating system that enables humanoid robots to interact with humans through natural language, eliminating the need for coding. He highlights their collaboration with manufacturers like Unitree to integrate this software, allowing robots to perform tasks such as emceeing events autonomously. Attar also emphasizes the potential for diverse robot applications, including security roles, and envisions a future where robots are prevalent in public spaces, interacting seamlessly with people.
(01:29:59) - Kurush Dubash, co-founder and CEO of Dome, discusses how Dome provides a unified API for prediction markets, enabling users and developers to trade and analyze data across multiple platforms simultaneously. He highlights that their clientele includes application developers, sports books, and hedge funds interested in high-frequency trading and internal pricing. Kurush also notes the increasing number of platforms entering the prediction market space, each targeting specific regions or verticals, and emphasizes Dome's role in aggregating fragmented liquidity to support professional traders.
(01:38:40) - David Alade, co-founder of Sorce, introduces the app as a "Tinder for Jobs," where users upload their resumes, swipe right on job listings, and AI agents automatically complete applications on company websites. He discusses the current hiring market, noting that while inbound applications are still used, the process is ripe for disruption due to its inefficiencies. Alade also highlights Sorce's growth, mentioning over 25,000 interviews facilitated in the past year, and shares that their marketing strategy relies heavily on viral social media content, particularly on TikTok and Instagram.
(01:45:23) - Karim Rahme, co-founder and CEO of Metorial, discusses how their platform enables AI agents to securely access various applications and data sources, such as Gmail, SAP, and Salesforce, while providing essential access control for large organizations. He highlights Metorial's open-source success, noting over 3,600 GitHub stars and nearly 1,000 weekly active users within five weeks of launch, and mentions ongoing discussions with Fortune 500 companies for large-scale deployment. Rahme also shares his background, including graduating from NYU Abu Dhabi in May and previously leading an Abu Dhabi-based ticketing startup for over three years.
(01:52:54) - Michael Sakowski, co-founder and COO of Crunched, an AI software company, discusses how their Excel-native AI analyst is tailored for top finance professionals, distinguishing itself from Microsoft's broader Copilot by focusing on the specific needs of the top 1% of Excel users. He highlights Crunched's unique ability to detect errors in complex financial models, sharing an instance where the software identified a £10 million overvaluation in a private equity deal, thereby preventing significant financial misrepresentation. Sakowski also addresses concerns about data security, emphasizing that Crunched does not train on client data and cannot access user prompts, ensuring confidentiality for their clients.
(02:01:00) - Nimit Maru, co-founder and CEO of Sava, discusses building an AI-powered trust company to modernize trust administration by treating the trust charter as programmable infrastructure, enabling efficient, compliant, and scalable services. He shares his experience with the outdated trust industry after selling his previous company, Fullstack Academy, and highlights how Sava's platform allows for real-time tracking and management of trusts, aiming to make sophisticated wealth planning more accessible.
(02:08:34) - Ben Koska, co-founder of SF Tensor, discusses how their platform collaborates with various cloud providers to streamline AI model training by managing GPU allocations and optimizing for different hardware, allowing researchers to focus solely on their work. He emphasizes SF Tensor's exclusive focus on the training phase, addressing a gap in the market, and highlights the diverse clientele ranging from individual researchers to large-scale labs tackling unsolved problems in areas like drug discovery and protein folding. Koska also notes the potential for companies to enhance base models with proprietary data, indicating SF Tensor's capability to support such training needs.
(02:15:51) - Henry Kwan, founder and CEO of Icarus, is an aerospace engineer with experience at NASA and Orbital, where he built drones and satellites. He discusses Icarus's development of solar-powered autonomous drones capable of flying at 60,000 feet for extended periods, offering advantages over satellites due to their proximity and cost-effectiveness. Initially targeting defense applications, Kwan envisions broader uses for these stratospheric drones, including enhanced connectivity and surveillance capabilities.
(02:24:20) - Cole Dermott, co-founder of Locus, a Y Combinator-backed startup, discusses the company's development of payment infrastructure for AI agents, enabling them to autonomously pay for services while maintaining control through defined budgets and permissions. He highlights that initial adopters are developers creating autonomous agents capable of discovering and paying for services independently, with broader consumer adoption expected as trust in the technology grows. Dermott also shares that Locus has processed approximately 3,500 transactions and has around 80 projects built using their platform.
(02:28:06) - Paul Graham & Jessica Livingston. Graham is an English-American computer scientist and entrepreneur, co-founded Y Combinator, a prominent startup accelerator that has funded over 3,000 startups, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, and Reddit. Jessica Livingston is a co-founder of Y Combinator and one of the most influential figures in modern startup culture. She helped build YC from a small experiment into the world’s most successful startup accelerator, backing companies like Airbnb, Stripe, Reddit, and Dropbox. Jessica is also the author of Founders at Work and a long-time advocate for early-stage founders.

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The World’s Fastest Growing Defense Company, OpenAI’s Code Red, Google Strikes Back | Diet TBPN Dec 02, 2025

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🔴 CODE RED 🔴, AWS CEO Joins, Tae Kim Tells All | Matt Garman, Tae Kim, Tarek Mansour, Matt Mullenweg, Jason Fried Dec 02, 2025

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(00:19) - Papperger Pushes Rheinmetall to Top
(13:35) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(16:11) - Anduril Says Failures are Part of Development
(20:21) - 🔴 CODE RED 🔴
(38:35) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(56:20) - Stratechery: Gemini Spurs New AI Infra Race
(01:30:37) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
(01:42:23) - Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), discussed several key announcements at AWS re:Invent 2025, including the introduction of frontier agents designed to enhance software development, operations, and security through autonomous capabilities. He also highlighted the launch of Nova 2, AWS's latest Frontier AI models, and Nova Forge, a tool enabling customers to integrate their own data into pre-training checkpoints to create customized models. Additionally, Garman announced the general availability of Trainium 3, AWS's new chip aimed at accelerating training and inference processes for customers.
(01:55:08) - Tae Kim, a senior writer for Barron's and author of "The Nvidia Way," discusses Nvidia's unique corporate culture under CEO Jensen Huang, emphasizing its blunt communication style, agility in decision-making, and meritocratic approach to talent recruitment. He highlights how these factors have contributed to Nvidia's sustained success and ability to outmaneuver competitors. Kim also addresses the company's strategies in navigating challenges such as competition from Google's TPUs and geopolitical issues affecting sales in China.
(02:23:05) - Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, a leading prediction market platform, discusses the company's recent $1 billion Series E funding round, which elevated its valuation to $11 billion. He highlights the mainstream adoption of prediction markets, attributing this shift to factors such as declining trust in traditional media, the legalization of such markets, and their integration into daily activities like sports viewing. Mansour also addresses Kalshi's strategic partnerships with platforms like Robinhood and Coinbase, emphasizing their role in driving user engagement and expanding the platform's reach.
(02:42:16) - Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, discusses the recent live release of WordPress 6.9, highlighting its development by over 900 contributors worldwide. He emphasizes the importance of freedom in technology, advocating for open-source licenses as a "bill of rights for software." Mullenweg also introduces Beeper, a service that consolidates various messaging platforms into a single interface, aiming to enhance user experience across different networks.
(02:53:06) - Jason Fried, co-founder and CEO of 37signals, is renowned for developing web-based productivity tools like Basecamp and HEY. In the conversation, he discusses the launch of Fizzy, a new Kanban-style project management tool designed to be simple, colorful, and open-source, aiming to bring vibrancy and ease of use to the software industry. Fried emphasizes that Fizzy is built for their own needs, reflecting their philosophy of creating products they personally find useful, and offers it at a straightforward price of $20 per month with unlimited users and usage.

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