Nvidia tops Microsoft, FTC sues Adobe, weight loss startups, and more! | E1968

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Jun 19, 2024

Nvidia's rise as the most valuable company is making waves in the tech world. The GLP-1 medication trend is highlighted, showcasing its transformative impact on weight management. Legal troubles are brewing for Adobe as the FTC files a lawsuit. Exciting new startups enter the TWIST500 list, revealing fresh innovation in the industry. The podcast also touches on the future of telehealth and the evolving digital health landscape, blending technology and health in intriguing ways.

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Nvidia's Valuation

Nvidia's current top market cap status is temporary.
Recurring software businesses offer more long-term value.

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Alphabet's Innovation Problem

Alphabet struggles to innovate organically; its major successes (YouTube, Android) were acquisitions.
Founder-led companies often have a stronger innovation track record.

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Managing Underperformers

Fire underperforming employees immediately in elite environments.
Performance improvement plans (PIPs) are ineffective.

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The Innovation Struggle of Alphabet

03:50 • 6min

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The Economic Impact of Pharma Giants and Navigating Compliance for Startups

09:59 • 2min

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Transformative Impact of GLP-1 Drugs

11:51 • 12min

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Opportunity for Early-Stage Startups: Jam Session Contest Announcement

23:34 • 2min

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Innovations in Digital Health and GLP-1 Medications

25:11 • 8min

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Navigating Startup Challenges in Talent Acquisition

32:48 • 2min

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Consumer Rights in Subscription Services

34:22 • 8min

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Empowering Consumers Through Interoperability and Modular Technology

42:15 • 2min

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Reviving Expansion Cards: Affordable Upgrades and Environmental Impact

44:20 • 2min

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Legal Implications and Innovations in Business

46:21 • 2min

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From Startups to Health Tech: A Journey Through Innovation

48:30 • 9min

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Navigating Politics and Innovation

57:11 • 12min

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Exploring Cloud Solutions for Satellite Communication and Space Startups

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss Nvidia's rise as the most valuable company (2:34), the GLP-1 phenomenon (11:50), the FTC suing Adobe (34:21), new TWIST500 companies (47:09), and more!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(2:34) Nvidia's rise as the most valuable company

(10:58) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at http://www.vanta.com/twist

(11:50) Eli Lilly and the GLP-1 Phenomenon

(23:42) .Tech Domains - Apply for the Jam Session with JCal contest today at https://jamwithjcal.tech

(25:08) Telehealth and its future

(33:00) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist

(34:21) FTC sues Adobe

(47:09) New TWIST500 Companies

(1:18:22) Would Amazon buy TikTok?

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