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Leopold Sold, Ferrari Undefeated, Martin Shkreli Joins | Guillaume Verdon, Lulu Meservey, Michael Kim, Joon Sung Park, Karan Kunjur, Vlad Tenev

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Jul 30, 2026
Vlad Tenev, Robinhood CEO, on record growth and new products. Joon Sung Park, Simile cofounder, on multi-agent simulations and a big fundraise. Michael Kim, Cendana founder, on picking seed funds. Lulu Meservey, communications strategist, on authentic founder messaging. Guillaume Verdon, Xtropic founder, on thermodynamic computing for efficient AI. Martin Shkreli, former manager, on the mechanics of a leveraged hedge fund collapse.
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Timeline Mockery Follows Rapid Fund Collapse

  • John and Jordy described the social media pile‑on and 'armchair experts' ridiculing Leopold as the fund melted down.
  • They noted public mockery can be swift even when the core thesis (AI buildout) remains valid.

Ferrari Luce Hit Sales Goal Despite Haters

  • Ferrari's Luce EV hit its first-year sales target (~500 units) within two months, driven by strong Chinese demand despite polarizing design.
  • Ferrari told dealers not to force petrol collectors to buy EVs, yet collectors still bought units for status and historical interest.

Pair Pacing With Robust Cybersecurity Investment

  • Pacing AI progress can be reasonable, but stopping outright is impractical; pair any slowdown with strong investment in cybersecurity and hardening.
  • Guillaume argued adversarial robustness must be funded alongside capability development.
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