Today’s show: Jason, Alex, and Lon break down OpenAI’s latest power move: hiring Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to lead its consumer apps. They also dive into the ethical storm brewing around an AI-generated victim statement used in court — is this the future of legal testimony? Plus, they explore how late-stage funding rounds like a “Series G” don’t automatically spell trouble anymore, and what The Checklist Manifesto can teach startup founders. Stick around for another Office Hours, where WhereToWheel gets a shot at the spotlight.
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Timestamps:
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(2:28) Intro: It's all about having a system...
(8:52) Wait, OpenAI STOLE Instacart's CEO?
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(22:53) Would you want to be represented in court by an AI Avatar?
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(35:38) What the heck is "Minor M&A"?
(48:10) When are we all getting humanoid robots?
(53:30) Where2Wheel wants to help you off-road
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