Reddit’s IPO, Consumer vs. Enterprise AI, and Sam Altman’s New Fund and more! | E1903
This Week in Startups
Exploring Reddit's Financial Landscape and Unique Communities
This chapter explores Reddit's IPO, focusing on its unique revenue opportunities through data licensing and its diverse user communities. It highlights how the platform's authentic discussions and anonymity create a distinct advertising appeal compared to other social media platforms.
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David Weisburd hosts Bryan Rosenblatt, Michael Downing and Jason Calacanis to discuss Reddit’s IPO (1:19), Consumer vs. Enterprise AI (22:02), Sam Altman’s New Fund (38:18), and much more!
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(1:19) Discussion on Reddit’s IPO and potential as an advertising business
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(10:23) Reddit’s IPO and potential as an advertising business cont.
(16:44) AI Integration in traditional businesses
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(22:02) Consumer vs. enterprise AI
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(38:18) Sam Altman’s venture capital fund and the future of the AI ecosystem
(1:05:06) Rapid fire segment on recent investments
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