This Week in Startups

Archer buys an airport, Ramp’s huge raise, RIP KitKat, Bezos returns to the C-Suite, and more | E2210

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Nov 18, 2025
The discussion kicks off with Archer's ambitious acquisition of an airport and Joby's moves in eVTOL. Jason shares insights from his travels to MENA and Japan, highlighting booming construction and fintech sectors. Ramp's $300M fundraising round sparks talk about AI making corporate finance smarter. A quirky tale about KitKat, the bodega cat, raises eyebrows after a Waymo incident. The conversation also dives into the potential of AI in reshaping work and the implications of Jeff Bezos returning to lead an AI-focused initiative.
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ADVICE

Adapt Curriculum To Local Gaps

  • Adapt your curriculum to local founder gaps like design and developer scarcity.
  • Prioritize modules that teach how to find designers and recruit developers.
INSIGHT

AI Agents Make Money Smarter

  • Ramp's AI agents are reshaping corporate spend by automating policy enforcement and treasury moves.
  • This lets companies reduce out-of-policy spend and route cash to higher-yield accounts.
INSIGHT

Growth Rate Is The New Currency

  • AI startups are growing much faster than traditional public SaaS, shifting investor preference to momentum.
  • High-growth AI companies attract capital while slower SaaS firms risk being undervalued or acquired.
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