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Todays show:
Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss OpenAI CTO’s departure (2:03), DOJ AI compliance guidelines (9:11), current trends in tech M&A (19:15), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(2:03) Breaking news: OpenAI CTO departure and speculation
(8:17) Linear - Streamline issues, projects, and product roadmaps in a tool your team will actually enjoy using. Get 25% off at https://www.linear.app/twist
(9:11) DOJ AI compliance guidelines
(17:52) Oracle - Try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://www.oracle.com/twist
(19:15) Current state and trends in tech M&A
(29:13) Liquidity, market trust, and the move towards a cashless society
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(37:21) Startup funding, valuations, and disciplined fundraising
(50:09) Instacart's valuation journey and venture capital challenges
(53:25) Optimism for the AI-driven business super cycle
(55:36) The future of labor: Skilled trades vs. knowledge workers
(1:02:03) Trends in apprenticeships, college enrollment, and geographic arbitrage
(1:08:24) Startup opportunities in vocational training and alternative education models
(1:11:09) Google's career certificates initiative
(1:14:16) Job expectations and the reality for young professionals
(1:15:42) Tenet Media controversy
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Mentioned on the show:
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/16/the-toolbelt-generation-why-teens-are-losing-faith-in-college.html
https://globalventuring.com/corporate/exit/exits-corporate-backed-startups-august-2024
https://www.wsj.com/articles/justice-department-pushes-companies-to-consider-ai-risks-116cfcf7?mod=hp_minor_pos11
https://www.ft.com/content/78b7e7a7-7428-4c5e-bfa2-0921c9d6cd25
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