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Who Is Soham Parekh? Erebor News Leaks, Microsoft Scales Back AI Chip Plans and Cuts 9,000 Jobs, Sam Altman Slams Meta’s AI Talent Poaching | Deedy Das, Emily Sundberg, Mert Mumtaz, Zak Kukoff, John Kim, Amit Jain

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Jul 2, 2025
Deedy Das, Principal at Menlo Ventures, shares insights on transitioning from engineering to venture capital, emphasizing the value of technical expertise in investing. Mert Mumtaz, CEO of Helius Labs, discusses the emergence of tokenized private shares on blockchain platforms. John Kim talks about the vital role of recruiters in tech amid recent funding changes. Amit Jain from Luma AI explains the development of multimodal models impacting entertainment, while Emily Sundberg reflects on the evolution of independent media during her journey with her newsletter.
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Erebor: New Startup Bank

  • Erebor aims to fill the startup banking gap left by SVB and First Republic's collapse.
  • It's backed by Silicon Valley elites and targets risk-forward tech sectors like AI and crypto.
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Microsoft Scales Back AI Chips

  • Microsoft is scaling back AI chip ambitions due to delays but seeks to remain competitive with Nvidia.
  • Delays affect Azure's AI acceleration plans, while other hyperscalers like Amazon and Google advance.
ADVICE

Flatten Org Chart for Efficiency

  • Flatten management layers to improve coder-to-manager ratio and increase engineering throughput.
  • Blend coding and management roles enabled by AI tools to accelerate product development cycles.
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