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Investor FOMO is back, and what's happening with WordPress and WP Engine?

Oct 18, 2024
This week dives into the $400 million funding for Lightmatter, emphasizing the rapid evolution of the datacenter industry. Paladin's innovative drone solutions for first responders spark discussions on emergency tech. The complex dispute between WordPress and WP Engine raises questions about accountability in open-source communities. Lastly, disheartening data from PitchBook reveals that while new ventures are emerging, many are struggling to generate profits. What’s behind this growing investor FOMO?
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Quick takeaways

  • Lightmatter's innovative photonic computing technology raised $400 million, reflecting the pressing need for faster data processing in AI infrastructure.
  • The WordPress and WP Engine dispute underscores significant tensions regarding trademark issues and the obligations of companies towards the open-source community.

Deep dives

Vaccination Experiences

The speakers share their personal experiences with COVID vaccinations, discussing varying levels of soreness and reactions. While Anthony mentions experiencing some soreness two days after his shot, Devin reports feeling fine, having only briefly felt sore. This light-hearted exchange highlights the normalization of vaccinations among individuals and the differing reactions people can have. The conversation serves to connect the hosts through shared experiences of adapting to post-vaccination life.

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