Ken Brown
Finance editor at The Information who covers markets and investment trends, joining to discuss AI-themed investment funds and retail investor exposure.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 28min
OpenAI-Amazon Talks for $10B Investment, Waymo’s Massive Fundraise, IPO Analysis | Dec 17, 2025
Anissa Gardizy, a cloud and compute reporter, dives into Amazon's potential $10 billion investment in OpenAI and the proposed use of AWS Trainium chips. Katie Roof reveals Waymo's early $100 billion fundraising talks and the challenges of its profitability against high R&D costs. Valida Pau and Stephanie Palazzolo discuss AI labs' hunt for specialized data with dwindling public sources, emphasizing the complexities of pricing and privacy. Meanwhile, Ken Brown analyzes the 'scarcity premium' risks for significant upcoming IPOs, drawing intriguing historical parallels.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 35min
Microsoft Lowers AI Sales Growth Targets, AI’s Impact on Venture Capital & Travel | Dec 3, 2025
Aaron Holmes, a Microsoft reporter, discusses the company's decision to lower AI agent sales quotas due to client hesitations and industry-wide adjustments. Finance editor Ken Brown analyzes the increasing role of credit ratings agencies in overseeing AI debt, highlighting potential risks. Nnamdi Okike of 645 Ventures shares insights on declining venture capital fundraising and the challenges of venture debt. Lastly, Johannes Reck, CEO of GetYourGuide, explores the competitive landscape of the travel experiences market and the implications of European regulation.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 50min
China Halts Nvidia H200 Chips, Discord's Confidential IPO File, AI Developer Platform | Jan 7, 2025
Sarah Guo, founder of Conviction, discusses the challenges in AI adoption, highlighting the gap between productivity and ROI. Ken Brown, finance editor, warns retail investors about the pitfalls of AI funds. Mercedes Bent from Premise breaks down Discord's monetization strategies and the impact of its international user base. Woodson Martin, CEO of OutSystems, shares insights on AI-generated code in production and the importance of governance and model orchestration for successful development.
