TBPN Ryan Petersen, James Cadwallader, Quaid Walker, Sarah Guo, Nicholas Harris, Raunaq Singh, Deel Spy Scheme, Tesla Deliveries Drop
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Apr 2, 2025 
Ryan Petersen, founder of Flexport, dives into global logistics, sharing insights on impending tariffs and the impact on trade. Quaid Walker, co-founder of Bezel, highlights innovations in luxury watches revealed at Watches and Wonders. Nicholas Harris, CEO of Lightmatter, discusses breakthroughs in AI hardware. Raunaq Singh, founder of Rome, emphasizes new models for affordable homeownership. The conversation also touches on Tesla's declining deliveries and Elon Musk's dual role in business and politics, showcasing a blend of humor and serious industry discourse.
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Deel Spy Scheme
- Deal allegedly hired a spy from Rippling, offering $5,000 euros monthly.
- The spy leaked client data and strategies, communicating via Telegram using code words like "send that watch to London".
Tesla's Political Fallout
- Tesla's Q1 deliveries dropped 13% due to declining brand appeal, especially among Democrats.
- Elon Musk's political involvement and vocal support for certain parties impacted Tesla's brand image.
Buggy Code as Defense
- Make your codebase buggy to deter theft, advises Ryan Petersen.
- This makes stolen code unusable, minimizing the impact of espionage.
