Is TikTok on the chopping block? In this episode, Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous discuss the recent TikTok ban and its implications for creators and the social media landscape. They explore how competitors like Instagram and YouTube are positioning themselves to capture TikTok's user base. The conversation then shifts to the latest developments in space exploration, focusing on Blue Origin's successful launch and SpaceX's ongoing efforts with Starship. The hosts analyze the competitive dynamics between these companies and the challenges they face in the evolving space industry.

If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn’t mean we don’t have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we’re sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Public.com. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we’ll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK’s quick takes on what’s going on in tech today.

Key Points From This Episode:

• The TikTok ban has been a long-standing concern.
• Creators are diversifying their revenue streams due to uncertainty.
• Blue Origin is currently behind SpaceX in capabilities.
• SpaceX's success has opened the market for new entrants.

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