Today’s show:

Startup exits are heating up with $67.7B in Q2 activity, QSBS just got a major expansion, and Robinhood is pushing boundaries with tokenized SPVs. In this episode, @Jason and @alex break down what it all means for founders and investors, plus the rise of Elon’s “America Party,” TikTok’s potential reboot, and why SaaS startups must rebrand around AI to stay competitive. A must-watch for anyone building, investing, or navigating tech in 2025.

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(04:29) Jason’s thoughts on Elon Musk’s America Party

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(15:02) M&A keeps heating up and why a big fintech IPO could be on the way!

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(26:32) Unpacking liquidation preferences for non-experts

(29:11) AI companies are soaking up the majority of investment dollars but what does that really MEAN?

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(36:26) Why Jason’s group chat will love the QSBS expansion but it’s not really that big of a deal…

(46:27) TikTok seems poised to make a deal… Why Jason thinks they do pose a national security threat.

(59:22) Why is CoreWeave picking up Core Scientific, and is now a good time to sell your shares?

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