Do Non-Competes Harm Tech & AI Progress?

In today’s segment, Kelli and Nolan discuss the recent FTC ruling to ban non-compete agreements nationwide in the US, the broader implications of the ruling for employers and employees, and the future of AI and tech post-ban.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) FTC Bans Non-Competes Nationwide

(00:53) Personal Takes on the Non-Compete Ban

(01:13) The Surprising Impact of Non-Competes Across Industries

(02:49) Freedom and Innovation

(05:09) Balancing Trade Secrets and Employee Freedom

(07:33) The Future of Tech and AI Post-Ban

(10:41) Embracing Side Hustles and Innovation

(11:56) Wrap