This Week in Startups

What will be OpenAI’s IPO price? Place ya bets! | E2202

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Nov 1, 2025
Oliver, the show's producer and tech guru, joins the discussion to unveil the Suno AI music app, showcasing its potential to create music using prompts. The hosts explore the implications of OpenAI's IPO, betting on its future valuation, while also analyzing Amazon's stock for the next five years. Oliver also demonstrates how to generate unique songs, editing tracks like a pro. They dive into legal risks in tech and the competitive landscape of startups building their own models, all while sharing insights on the evolving music industry.
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ANECDOTE

Mad Max Mode Is A Spicier FSD Ride

  • Jason described driving with Tesla FSD's new 'Mad Max' mode as noticeably more aggressive and faster than prior versions.
  • He warns it can exceed speed limits and feels like a supervised but spicy ride.
ANECDOTE

Brian Armstrong Punked Prediction Markets

  • Brian Armstrong spontaneously referenced prediction markets during a Coinbase earnings call and punked traders.
  • The offhand mention moved market bets sharply and highlighted how CEOs can influence prediction markets live.
INSIGHT

Music Industry Enforces IP Relentlessly

  • The music industry enforces IP aggressively and often pressures startups into settlements once products scale.
  • Founders should avoid using label-owned recordings and prefer work-for-hire or royalty-free content.
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