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The Morins, Lessins, and guest_name_1 discuss tech's response to Hamas terrorism against Israel, funding in light of geopolitical situations, social networks, and news. They debate the lack of strong condemnation from tech leaders and the challenges they face in speaking out. The podcast also explores the strategy and consequences of social media moderation, the importance of trust and high-quality journalism, and the impact on the venture community and diversity reporting.

The podcast covers tips for startups to survive and thrive, sexism in commenting on a female CEO, the future of Twitter and the app Threads, struggles with algorithmic ranking, concern about media coverage in the crypto community, and the potential impact of a trial on cryptocurrency and Taylor Swift's dating life.

Adobe Chief Strategy Officer Scott Belsky discusses AI's impact on startups, empowering SMBs, building clouds, AI agents, and Amazon's antitrust case.

The podcast delves into topics like tech talent poaching, investment rules for Florida-based companies, the link between location and mentality, the exodus and return of tech executives, and the differences between public markets and late-stage capital markets.

The couples take you up close and personal with this week’s Apple event and discuss the future of the company, hardware and the garbage product they can’t live without. Plus, Brit schools Sam on pop culture, part 10. Show Notes: [00:00:00] New composting trash can? [00:05:23] Apple event changes. [00:08:56] Recycling Cobalt and climate impact. [00:10:46] Apple's first Carbon Neutral Product. [00:15:27] Camera technology advancements. [00:19:44] Apple's trajectory after the launch. [00:22:11] Cambrian moment in computing. [00:26:25] The value of Apple's closed ecosystem. [00:29:41] The capital structure of hardware. [00:31:19] Hardware companies are entreprenuership on expert mode. [00:35:30] The Mill magical bottomless composting trash can. [00:37:48] Spatial computing. [00:41:08] The Insta360 camera. [00:43:38] World creation through AR. [00:48:05] Why can't we have a Hardware API?

Topics include the challenges of publishing and impact of delivery robots, the implications and challenges of subscription-based business models, the concept of customer selection and ongoing cable wars, engaging with the podcast community, and the shifting dynamics of the entertainment industry

Topics include energy vampires, AI transcription technology, venture capital in Silicon Valley, future of AI in China, centralized AI ownership, challenges of leading indicators in venture capital, impact of export controls on advanced semiconductors in China, importance of feedback and reviews for the podcast.

The podcast discusses the challenges of hybrid work models and the move back to the office. They explore improving communication technologies for remote and hybrid work, as well as the earnings and valuations in the tech industry. The hosts also tease new potential features for the podcast.

The hosts discuss when companies should quit, reminisce about failed investments, and debate U.S.-China tech policy. They also explore the potential ban on TikTok, the power of quitting, and the changing landscape of venture capital. The podcast touches on storage services, surviving startups, and the trade imbalance between atoms and bits. They express excitement about artificial intelligence and express gratitude to the audience.

The Morins and the Lessins devise a playbook on the future of sports media. Plus, a More or Less debate on a new study on Wegovy. Articles and research discussed: https://www.novonordisk.com/content/nncorp/global/en/news-and-media/news-and-ir-materials/news-details.html?id=166301 Show Notes: 0:00 - Introduction: The hosts discuss ESPN's declining subscriber numbers and revenue challenges. They debate whether equity ownership for athletes could help and what innovations ESPN could make. 2:18 - ESPN's issues: The hosts discuss ESPN's high content costs, difficulty being a distributor in a direct-to-consumer world, and how sports rights are priced to perfection. 9:12 - Barstool Sports: The hosts discuss Barstool Sports' acquisition and subsequent return to its founder due to his controversial behavior. They debate whether "crazy" founders luck into windfalls. 16:00 - Solutions for ESPN: The hosts discuss innovations like new formats, storytelling, and interactive experiences. They debate whether betting is the best form of interactivity. 25:00 - Longevity science: The hosts discuss a new study showing a weight loss drug can reduce heart attack risk by 20%. They debate the risks of healthy people taking such drugs. 34:00 - Wrap up: The hosts summarize the major problems discussed and look forward to recording together in person next time.