Too Big To Fail? Too Small To Care? The New AI Landscape | Ft. Josh Mohrer

Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Perlman, and special guest Josh Mohrer for a lively discussion on AI innovation, the evolution of venture capital, and the marketing leverage revolution. From Tesla's autonomous breakthroughs to TikTok's geopolitical battles, this episode of Trends with Friends unpacks the trends shaping our world—and the opportunities they bring. 📅 Recorded live on January 7, 2025 🎙️ Special Guest: Josh Mohrer, CEO of Wave and former Uber GM 🔑 Brought to you by Stocktwits Key Topics Covered: • Josh’s journey from Uber to founding Wave—a powerful AI-driven note-taking app • The shift from tech to marketing leverage for small businesses • AI as a game-changer for one-person startups • The future of autonomous vehicles: Tesla vs. Waymo • TikTok's geopolitical impact and why a US buyout is imminent • How the Nifty Nine are transforming venture capital and private equity • Why Snap may be the next major acquisition target Chapters: (00:00) Show introduction and welcome (02:50) Josh shares his journey from Uber to AI entrepreneurship (06:00) Tesla’s AI strategy vs. Waymo’s challenges (12:00) TikTok’s political and economic implications (18:40) Josh on building Wave and the power of AI for individuals (27:00) The rise of marketing leverage in business (35:00) Nifty Nine tech giants and their $200 billion investments (42:00) The evolving landscape of venture capital and private equity (50:00) Closing thoughts on trends and opportunities Explore the intersection of innovation, investment, and AI-driven transformation. Don’t miss this engaging episode! Today's Charts: https://docs.google.com/presentation/... Where To Find Howard and Friends: • Howard - https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon • Phil - https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman • Michael Parekh - https://stocktwits.com/MParekh • Josh Mohrer - https://x.com/joshmohrer Disclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/