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Doug, Dylan and Jon on Lip-Bu, Labubu, AI Salaries, and Bees

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Jun 26, 2025
Dylan Patel, Chief Analyst at SemiAnalysis, brings his semiconductor expertise to the table alongside John from Asianometry. They dive into the quirky intersection of tech layoffs and bee conservation, calling out the industry's wild compensation tactics. The duo also humorously tackles the myths of Morris Chang's legacy and the cultural quirks of AI collaboration, like AI toy battles with Labubus dolls. Their light-hearted banter spans from political absurdities to whimsical thoughts on family planning in the age of technology.
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ANECDOTE

Dylan Meets Lip-Bu Bhutan

  • Dylan Patel shared an anecdote about meeting Lip-Bu in a small East Meets West conference.
  • He talked tea culture and got Lip-Bu's WhatsApp number, feeling ecstatic about the interaction.
INSIGHT

AI Talent Recruitment Insight

  • AI mega projects require top-down leadership and significant budgets to recruit top talent.
  • Paying researchers competitive salaries (comparable to NBA second team money) is necessary to build winning AI teams.
ADVICE

Frame Tech Careers as Sports

  • Promote tech careers by framing them like sports, with high salaries for top performers.
  • Encourage young talent to pursue AI over risky paths like sports or influencer careers.
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