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Nov 3, 2025 
Mark Gurman, a veteran technology reporter, shares insights on Apple's evolving AI strategy and the challenges facing the Vision Pro. Erica Brescia, former GitHub COO, offers advice for founders on prioritizing market share while discussing the valuation differences between AI-native and legacy companies. Benjamin Witte dives into the relaxation beverage market, highlighting his pivot from CBD to magnesium-based products and innovative distribution strategies. The guests dissect major tech developments and venture trends with expert clarity and engaging stories.
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Revenue Growth Enables Huge CapEx Narratives
- OpenAI's revenue has exploded from millions to billions, creating a narrative where massive future spend commitments feel plausible.
- The hosts argue continued hyper-growth could justify trillion-scale infrastructure bets if many product bets hit simultaneously.
Require Stage-Based Financial Transparency
- Ask counterparties and founders for clear unit economics and staged milestones rather than headline decade-scale totals.
- Insist on runnable financial models tying spend to revenue pathways and contingency triggers.
Dig Into Contract Terms Before Trusting Headlines
- When evaluating large partner commitments, inspect contract details: cancellation clauses, minimums, and payment priority.
- Treat headline numbers skeptically and model scenarios where revenue underperforms to stress-test counterparties.