Railroads and Startup Struggles

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This chapter highlights the critical role of the railroad industry in Canada, including the challenges posed by a potential network shutdown on freight transportation. It also examines the increasing rate of startup failures in the U.S., driven by tough economic conditions and a shift in funding priorities.

Episode 391: Neal and Toby chat about popular design app Procreate stance made against generative AI, led by its CEO. Then, 7-Eleven parent company is offered a buyout by Canadian company Circle K, which could change the face of convenience stores across America and Asia. Next, a labor dispute might bring Canada’s rail network to screeching stop, potentially costing billions of dollars to North America’s supply chain. Meanwhile, the hot startup boom of 2021 is starting to come crashing down as more and more startups are flaming out. Also, Toby looks at the latest trend of wedding invites made by text message. Lastly, a mayoral candidate in Wyoming’s capital city is promising to use AI to make official decisions.

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00:00 - Missing Tech Mogul

02:00 - CEO against AI

07:40 - 7-Eleven Buyout?

11:30 - Potential Canadian Rail Strike

16:30 - Startups are struggling

21:10 - Text Wedding Invites

23:20 - AI Wyoming Mayor

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