Making Strategic Investments Based on Unique Insight

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Companies with strong relationships with developers and founders in the AI space, like Open AI, possess a significant advantage in making investment decisions. Their deep understanding of the industry, product roadmap insights, and knowledge of what they are and aren't developing enable them to strategically choose where to invest. This unique perspective allows them to predict future developments and tailor their investments accordingly. Open AI's position in the market makes them an attractive co-investor, providing a strategic advantage to firms seeking to collaborate with them.

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Todays show:

David Weisburd hosts Bryan Rosenblatt, Michael Downing and Jason Calacanis to discuss Reddit’s IPO (1:19), Consumer vs. Enterprise AI (22:02), Sam Altman’s New Fund (38:18), and much more!

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(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Bryan Rosenblatt, Michael Downing and Jason Calacanis

(1:19) Discussion on Reddit’s IPO and potential as an advertising business

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(10:23) Reddit’s IPO and potential as an advertising business cont.

(16:44) AI Integration in traditional businesses

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(22:02) Consumer vs. enterprise AI

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(38:18) Sam Altman’s venture capital fund and the future of the AI ecosystem

(1:05:06) Rapid fire segment on recent investments

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