This Week in Startups Anthropic seeking $5B valuation, OpenAI hires 1000 contractors, Mr. Beast’s latest video | E1668
Jason and Molly kick off the week with a generative ai update! (5:00) Then, they cover Mr. Beast’s latest video and “stunt culture” (35:21), some more third-rail topics (49:40), and Billy McFarland being back in the news! (59:50)
(0:00) M+J kick off the show
(2:10) Apply to Founder University 2-Day Workshop at https://intensive.founder.university/
(5:00) Anthropic raises at a $5B valuation
(9:31) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(11:01) More on Anthropic
(18:01) Notion - Sign up for FREE at https://notion.com/jason
(19:21) Semafor reports OpenAI has contracted 1000 developers
(27:06) Baidu is developing their own AI Chatbot
(33:53) CAST AI - get a FREE cloud cost audit AND a personal consultation at cast.ai/twist
(35:21) MrBeast’s latest video + Stunt culture
(49:40) Third-rail topics
(59:50) Billy McFarland is back in the news
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