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Stripe to raise $6B, $SIVB drops 60%, generative AI funding | E1695

Mar 10, 2023

Eric Newcomer, an independent journalist formerly with Bloomberg and The Information, dives into the key tech happenings. He reveals Stripe's ambitious $6B fundraising amid challenges. The conversation explores Silicon Valley Bank's shocking 60% drop and its implications for startups. They dissect the burgeoning generative AI funding landscape and its impact on workforce dynamics, reflecting on layoffs and evolving company cultures in the tech sector. Newcomer also addresses the challenges of independent journalism and funding in today's digital media environment.

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Intro

2min

Building a Sustainable Media Business: From Journalism to Independence

3min

From Employee to Entrepreneur

4min

Navigating Content Monetization and Banking Support

2min

Navigating Substack and Tech Funding Challenges

8min

Stripe's Financial Challenges and Silicon Valley Layoff Culture

4min

Navigating Layoffs and AI in Tech

11min

Navigating AI's Influence and Startup Challenges

3min

Navigating the Generative AI Landscape

13min

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Silicon Valley Bank's Crisis and Its Implications

10min

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Panic and Stability: The Future of Silicon Valley Bank

1min

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Navigating Media and Tech: A Call for Constructive Dialogue

4min

Eric Newcomer joins to break down all the trending tech topics, including Stripe raising $6B (16:31), major generative ai fundraises (35:55), Silicon Valley Bank dropping 60% (50:35), and more!

(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(1:55) Eric’s move to independent journalism

(10:07) First Republic Bank - Discover what a long-term financial relationship can do for you. Visit https://firstrepublic.com today to learn more.

(10:57) Take rates and more on Substack

(16:31) Eric’s Scoop on Stripe

(20:43) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist

(21:46) The narrative around the tech layoffs + Generative AI

(34:24) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist

(35:55) The deluge of Funding into AI

(43:39) The state of VC investing

(50:35) Silicon Valley Bank drops 60%

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