Jan Sramek

Jan Sramek, founder of California Forever, discusses ambitious plans for a new city aimed at revitalizing urban growth. Economist Tyler Cowen shares insights on the rapid rise of AI technology and its game-changing impact on various industries. Ara Kharazian provides data on corporate spending trends, revealing surprising statistics about AI adoption among businesses. The conversation also touches on the implications of U.S.-China relations, luxury goods, and how tariffs influence market dynamics and innovation.

Jan Sramek, CEO and founder of California Forever, is aiming to reshape community living in Solano County, California. He shares insights on holistic urban planning amidst the housing crisis and tackles misconceptions around his ambitious project. The hosts also dive into the latest earnings reports from Microsoft and Alphabet, revealing their strategies in the AI race, alongside the ongoing leadership shake-up at Paramount. The lively discussion touches on tech ethics and the need for innovative solutions to housing challenges.

Jan Sramek & Devon Zuegel discuss California Forever, a new city project in California. They cover challenges in current cities, raising $900M, push back faced, local politics, water management, and potential replication. Exploring urban development, governance risks, and tech industry involvement in city planning.

Jan Sramek, Founder of California Forever, discusses building sustainable cities from scratch in Solano County. Topics include drawing inspiration, creating economic opportunities, responding to criticism, and the importance of local jobs. The podcast explores the vision for the city, connecting to the community, and the controversy around the initiative.

Discover how Jan Sramek is building a new city in California with $900 million from Silicon Valley, facing challenges like regulatory hurdles and a November ballot. Topics include housing solutions, transportation strategies, winning investors, and design for a sustainable urban center.