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Sign up for TBPN’s daily newsletter at TBPN.com(03:01) - Microsoft and the AI Power Backlash (30:44) - OpenAI's Superbowl Ad (48:55) - Google Launches Personal Intelligence (01:04:36) - David Ellison Eyes Hollywood Throne (01:29:51) - Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, discussed the company's strategic focus on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance user experiences. He emphasized the importance of developing AI interfaces that go beyond traditional chatbots, aiming for more intuitive and visual interactions. Chesky also highlighted the potential of AI to revolutionize consumer applications, particularly in the travel and living sectors, by offering personalized and seamless services. (01:54:01) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (02:04:03) - Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood and founder of Aetherflux, discusses his new venture's mission to build a power grid in space by deploying satellites in sun-synchronous orbits to collect continuous solar energy and beam it to Earth using infrared lasers. He highlights the advantages of space-based solar power, such as consistent energy generation and the ability to provide power to remote or contested areas, with initial applications targeting Department of Defense needs. Bhatt also reflects on the challenges of transitioning from finance to aerospace, emphasizing the importance of rapid iteration and learning in developing innovative technologies. (02:38:31) - Gabriel Carafa, co-founder and CEO of Noise Labs, discusses the development of Noise, a trading platform that allows users to long or short trends, brands, and ideas by integrating market activity with social data from platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter to objectively measure cultural relevance. He highlights the platform's ability to identify emerging trends, such as the rise of indie rock music over the past 18 months, and emphasizes the importance of markets in predicting future shifts in relevance, moving beyond traditional social media metrics. Carafa also addresses challenges like distinguishing genuine interest from manipulated data, underscoring the platform's reliance on market-based relevance where users invest capital, thereby reflecting authentic engagement. (02:47:04) - Alfred Wahlforss, co-founder and CEO of Listen Labs, discusses how their AI platform conducts large-scale, personalized interviews to help companies like Chubbies develop better products by understanding customer preferences. He highlights the challenges consumer brands face in gathering meaningful insights and explains how Listen's AI overcomes these by engaging with thousands of customers, providing nuanced feedback that informs product development and marketing strategies. Wahlforss also shares the company's growth, including a 15x revenue increase and raising $100 million, emphasizing their focus on scaling and hiring top talent to meet demand. (03:00:53) - Marc Benioff, the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Salesforce, is a pioneer in cloud computing and a prominent philanthropist. In the conversation, he discusses the integration of AI into Salesforce's products, highlighting the enhanced capabilities of Slackbot, which now offers advanced reasoning and personalized responses, aiming to significantly boost workplace productivity. Benioff also addresses the broader implications of AI in the enterprise, emphasizing the importance of context-aware AI agents and the need for responsible AI deployment to ensure positive outcomes. (03:32:51) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://Ramp.comAppLovin - https://axon.aiCognition - https://cognition.aiConsole - https://console.comCrowdStrike - https://crowdstrike.comElevenLabs - https://elevenlabs.ioFigma - https://figma.comFin - https://fin.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.comGraphite - https://graphite.comGusto - https://gusto.com/tbpnLabelbox - https://labelbox.comLambda - https://lambda.aiLinear - https://linear.appMongoDB - https://mongodb.comNYSE - https://nyse.comPhantom - https://phantom.com/cashPlaid - https://plaid.comPublic - https://public.comRailway - https://railway.comRestream - https://restream.ioShopify - https://shopify.comTurbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comVanta - https://vanta.comVibe - https://vibe.coSentry - https://sentry.ioCisco - https://cisco.comFollow TBPN: https://TBPN.comhttps://x.com/tbpnhttps://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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Sign up for TBPN’s daily newsletter at TBPN.com(01:31) - John's Op-Ed: Siri Needs An App (23:51) - Apple Prepares For Post-Cook Era (37:31) - OpenAI Acquires Healthcare Startup Torch (41:34) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions to Claude Cowork (01:00:30) - Shervin Pishevar is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for co-founding Hyperloop One and Sherpa Capital, and for early investments in companies like Uber and Airbnb. In the conversation, Pishevar discusses the courage of millions of Iranians protesting for freedom, the oppressive actions of the regime, and the role of technologies like Starlink in supporting the movement. He emphasizes the need for international support, particularly from the U.S., to aid in the transition towards a democratic Iran. (01:20:54) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:31:07) - Horacio Rozanski, born in Argentina, is the Chairman, CEO, and President of Booz Allen Hamilton, a leading advanced technology company. In the conversation, he discusses his journey from an intern in 1991 to CEO in 2015, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal values with organizational culture. He also highlights Booz Allen's strategic focus on integrating advanced technologies like AI and cybersecurity into government missions, underscoring the firm's commitment to innovation and national security. (01:51:35) - Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings and Booking.com, discusses the company's strategic initiatives, including the integration of agentic commerce and AI to enhance customer experiences. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology to streamline complex travel arrangements and improve customer service. Fogel also highlights the company's commitment to innovation and adaptability in the rapidly evolving travel industry. (02:14:17) - JD Ross is the co-founder of a company modernizing insurance brokerage by replacing traditional brokers with a platform for risk management. In the conversation, he discusses their recent $42 million Series B funding led by Keith Rabois and Sequoia, their flat-fee model aligning incentives with clients, and the integration of AI to enhance operational efficiency. (02:30:36) - Nick Fleisher, co-founder and CEO of Sandstone AI, discusses the company's recent $10 million seed funding led by Sequoia Capital and their mission to enhance in-house legal teams' efficiency through AI-driven solutions. He highlights the challenges legal teams face with scattered information and the need for a centralized platform that integrates various business systems to provide comprehensive context for legal workflows. Fleisher emphasizes that by automating routine tasks and consolidating data, Sandstone AI enables legal professionals to focus on strategic business discussions and proactive risk management. (02:39:48) - Rob Slaughter, a U.S. Air Force veteran with 13 years of active duty, co-founded Defense Unicorns to address significant technological challenges in the defense sector. He highlights the difficulties in delivering modern software to military systems due to air-gapped environments, stringent cybersecurity standards, and a skills gap among operators. Slaughter emphasizes the importance of enabling rapid software updates in mission-critical systems to maintain a strategic advantage. (02:48:51) - Sajith Wickramasekara, co-founder and CEO of Benchling, discusses how his company has spent a decade transitioning scientific research to the cloud and is now integrating AI into scientists' workflows to streamline drug discovery. He highlights the challenges in biotech, emphasizing the lengthy and complex process of bringing new medicines to market, and notes that while AI adoption in life sciences is growing, it requires significant effort to integrate effectively into existing systems. Wickramasekara also comments on the biotech industry's recent challenges, including a downturn following initial excitement during the COVID-19 pandemic, and observes a positive shift in the industry's outlook, as evidenced by the optimistic atmosphere at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. (02:59:53) - Scott Nolan, CEO of General Matter and former Founders Fund partner, discusses the critical need to reestablish domestic uranium enrichment capabilities in the U.S. He highlights the nation's decline from leading global enrichment in the 1980s to less than 0.1% today, emphasizing the risks of relying on foreign sources like Russia and China. Nolan outlines General Matter's plans to build a facility in Paducah, Kentucky, aiming to be operational by the end of the decade to support the growing demand for nuclear fuel, especially for advanced reactors and AI data centers. 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