Robinhood Venture Fund, Polymarket adds earnings, and LAUNCH Accelerator 35 is here! | E2178

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Sep 15, 2025

Exciting new cohorts for the LAUNCH Accelerator and Founder U are here! Jason highlights innovative startups that are shaking things up. Alphabet joins the exclusive $3 trillion club, while Eric Schmidt's insights on remote work gain traction. Robinhood opens doors for everyday investors in private companies. Polymarket steps up its game by adding earnings reports, and Jason shares his recent wager on The Emmys. Dive into the future of solar energy and discover how tech startups are revolutionizing communication and efficiency.

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Today’s show:

There are new LAUNCH Accelerator and Founder U cohorts this week, and Jason’s running down some of his favorite new startups.

PLUS Alphabet is the latest member of the $3T club, why Eric Schmidt was SO RIGHT about remote work, Robinhood is opening up private companies to more investors, Polymarket adds earnings reports, how Jason wagered on The Emmys this year, and MORE!

Timestamps:

(0:00) It’s kickoff day for LAUNCH Accelerator 35 AND Founder University!

(02:32) Let’s talk about some new companies. Jason runs down the LA35 line-up and why he’s excited about these awesome startups.

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(28:58) Looking back at Jason’s solar energy rematch vs. Energy Sec. Chris Wright.

(31:23) Why Jason thinks solar power (+nuclear) is the future.

(41:03) Why Alphabet is the latest member of the $3 trillion market cap club.

(46:40) Jason says Eric Schmidt was right about work from home culture

(48:51) How Robinhood is giving everyday investors access to private companies

(51:44) Polymarket introduces prediction markets for corporate earnings.

(53:58) Why Jason loves prediction markets… and how he gambled on the Emmys this year.

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