IPO Insights and Media Evolution

This chapter explores the upcoming IPO of a company, analyzing its valuation, public scrutiny benefits, and potential media acquisitions by giants like Disney and Amazon. It highlights innovative funding strategies for creative projects while discussing challenges posed by AI in the newsletter business and social media dynamics. The chapter finishes with reflections on past technologies and a look ahead at future trends in media consumption.

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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(2:34) Nvidia's rise as the most valuable company

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(11:50) Eli Lilly and the GLP-1 Phenomenon

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(25:08) Telehealth and its future

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(34:21) FTC sues Adobe

(47:09) New TWIST500 Companies

(1:18:22) Would Amazon buy TikTok?

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