Elizabeth Yin, a venture capitalist and co-founder of a startup accelerator and Zach Coelius, a successful entrepreneur and angel investor, join host David Weisburd to discuss trends in venture capital. They cover topics such as the growth of fund sizes, the resurgence of the Bay Area, the decrease in capital efficiency, the rise in unicorn companies but lack of liquidity, and top recent investments.

Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu discusses the viral launch of the Rabbit R1 AI companion device, covering product vision, iconic design, revolutionary software, and manufacturing logistics. The podcast explores the differences between large language models and large action models, data collection process for training large action models, authentication and access to Rabbit's Web Portal, and the benefits of hiring remote talent. It also delves into enhancing search accuracy, simplifying music control, exploring the capabilities of a phone-like device, advancements in virtual assistants, and the team size required to build the hardware device.

The podcast discusses the dynamics of AI in the workplace, including remote work management and efficiency debates. They demonstrate platforms such as Hour One for video creation and Dinnerfly for personalized meal planning. They also explore the concept of deep fake ads and the challenges of making AI more human-like. Additionally, they introduce Vanta, a company that helps startups achieve compliance quickly. The podcast concludes with discussions on real-time agents, Gusto payroll services, and disappointment with Apple's behavior.

Jason Shuman and Raja Doddala discuss trends in startup valuations heading into 2024. They delve into current valuation methods, cautioning investors. They also explore competition for dollars in the venture capital industry and the rise of strategic investing. The speakers analyze challenges faced by startups, the importance of series A funding, and managing liquidity in venture capital funds. They also explore success stories of companies in the bottom third and touch on potential M&A interest.

Joshua Berkowitz, Co-founder of Berkocorp, joins the podcast to discuss the critical role of LPs in venture capital and his family office's diversification into the field. They also talk about strategies for evaluating and selecting fund managers, as well as the intricacies of fund management and fundraising.

Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport, joins Jason to discuss the economics of 'pick and pack', factory-to-consumer effects, the impact of the Red Sea crisis, and Flexport's leadership changes.

In this podcast, Sunny Madra joins Jason to recap the highlights of CES 2024, including the buzzworthy Rabbit R1 device, the AI companion Elli Q for the elderly, and the launch of the GPT store. They also discuss the omnipresence of AI at CES and its evolution, as well as the challenges and costs of hardware products. The podcast touches on topics such as voice commands, SOC 2 compliance, scaling businesses efficiently, and the capabilities of the Apple Watch. They also explore the design and user experience of smart TVs, the development of an AI-powered smartphone for kids, and the launch of the GPT store with Canva integration and improved features.

Michael Kim and Jason Calacanis join David Weisburd to delve into the world of VCs and LPs, exploring doubts LPs may have about startup valuations, discussing Rabois' move from Founders Fund to Khosla Ventures, and more!

Dara Khosrowshahi, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis discuss Uber's growth, future plans, and finding the right CEO. They talk about Uber's early magic, Dara's initial reservations about joining, industry dynamics, the use of secondaries, and the importance of diversifying engineering talent for global growth.

Cybersecurity expert Jon Miller joins the host to discuss ransomware attackers and their anonymity, proactive measures for startups, and the growing threat of hacking in global infrastructure.