This Week in Startups

IPO Mania hits the TWiST 500! Three companies are ready to go public | E2206

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Nov 10, 2025
Three startups are preparing for IPOs, highlighting the booming cybersecurity sector. Controversy unfolds as Marc Andreessen takes on the Pope over AI ethics. Discussion shifts to the potential impact of AI on job displacement and whether it could spark a surge in new businesses. Allegations involving Giga raise questions about startup culture and management. Meanwhile, Mercury, Ledger, and 1Password show strong growth and readiness for public markets, while Gamma makes strides in AI with impressive user numbers.
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INSIGHT

AI Will Drive A Surge Of Small Businesses

  • Jason predicts widespread job displacement from AI will push many people to start small businesses or freelance.
  • He sees a cultural shift toward self-reliance as automation reduces traditional employment options.
ANECDOTE

Tokyo Food Crawl And Vinyl Listening Bar

  • Jason describes his Tokyo food crawl called "bang bangs," hitting multiple meals and a vinyl bar in one day.
  • He praises Japanese attention to audio and culinary detail from French toast to vintage speakers.
ADVICE

Prepare By Learning Tools Or Founding A Business

  • Learn AI tools and consider founding a business to avoid displacement risks.
  • Jason will publish follow-ups explaining individual strategies to survive AI-driven change.
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