In this episode we review significant events of 2024, focusing on the rise of AI, the challenges Europe faces in building its own AI infrastructure, and the political and economic landscape shaped by the recent elections. We chat venture capital trends, the impact of geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, and the future of TikTok amid national security concerns.

Altman and Musk face off while Elon builds Colossus.
The AI war heats up in big tech
Is Labour competent enough to build business in Britain?
Should Europe build chips?
The Bitcoin Act.
Will Trump Switch us off?
The Trump sugar high. Coming to Europe?
Will TikTok go down to Chinatown?
More M&A means more business, recycling, investment
Agentic workflows to impact the Enterprise
More IPOs in 2025.
The geopolitical landscape in the Middle East & implications for us all.
2024 inc VC was volatile but performed well. How?

00:00 2024: The Year of AI Ascendancy - Musk builds Colossus.
05:48 Europe's AI Infrastructure Challenge
12:12 Political Landscape and Economic Predictions
18:03 Venture Capital Trends in 2024
24:02 Geopolitical Shifts in the Middle East
29:58 The Future of TikTok and National Security
35:58 Looking Ahead: Startups and IPOs in 2025

Upside #22 - The News Behind 2024's Biggest Tech Headlines