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(00:55) - Viral WSJ 'You Don't Need a Storyteller' Piece (28:52) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (34:03) - ChatGPT Images 1.5 (46:05) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:00:44) - Coreweave Tests AI Market Hype (01:11:40) - The Price of Ford's EV Push (01:19:58) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:30:32) - Karri Saarinen, co-founder and CEO of Linear, a project management tool, previously served as Principal Designer at Airbnb and Head of Design at Coinbase. In the conversation, he discusses the importance of maintaining a broad perspective in design, cautioning against conflating design with coding, as it may limit creativity and lead to conservative solutions. He emphasizes the need for a conceptual design phase to explore multiple directions before execution, allowing for innovative and thoughtful outcomes. (01:51:42) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (02:00:47) - Mike Cessario, founder and CEO of Liquid Death, discusses the innovative launch strategy of his canned water brand, emphasizing the use of a viral video to gauge market interest before product availability. He highlights the importance of leveraging existing networks and resources, such as collaborating with the creator of "Mr. Pickles" for brand design and animation, to create compelling marketing content. Cessario also addresses the balance between humor in branding and maintaining sincerity in customer interactions, underscoring the significance of understanding the audience and context in communication. (02:21:36) - Elliot Cohen, co-founder of PillPack, which was acquired by Amazon in 2018, discusses his new venture, General Medicine, an online healthcare marketplace aiming to simplify access to medical care. He highlights the platform's ability to connect users with medical providers, assess care needs based on symptoms, and integrate health history into a chat interface for personalized support. Cohen emphasizes the importance of empowering consumers in their healthcare journey, aiming to make the experience as seamless as shopping online. (02:38:44) - Ali Ghodsi, CEO and co-founder of Databricks, discusses the company's significant growth, highlighting a revenue run rate surpassing $4.8 billion with over 55% year-over-year growth, and AI products exceeding $1 billion in revenue. He emphasizes the importance of a solid data foundation for effective AI implementation, noting that AI models are becoming commodities, but their true value lies in reasoning over proprietary enterprise data. Ghodsi also shares insights on navigating open-source business models, advising founders to achieve widespread adoption of their open-source projects and then innovate with proprietary offerings to monetize effectively. (03:06:30) - Affinity Drops out of WB Takeover Battle (03:09:04) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.comFigma - https://figma.comVanta - https://vanta.comLinear - https://linear.appEight Sleep - https://eightsleep.com/tbpnWander - https://wander.com/tbpnPublic - https://public.comAdQuick - https://adquick.comBezel - https://getbezel.com Numeral - https://www.numeralhq.comAttio - https://attio.com/tbpnFin - https://fin.ai/tbpnGraphite - https://graphite.devRestream - https://restream.ioProfound - https://tryprofound.comJulius AI - https://julius.aiturbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comPolymarket - https://polymarket.com/fal - https://fal.aiPrivy - https://www.privy.ioCognition - https://cognition.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.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

Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in under 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after. Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.TBPN.com is made possible by:Ramp - https://ramp.comFigma - https://figma.comVanta - https://vanta.comLinear - https://linear.appEight Sleep - https://eightsleep.com/tbpnWander - https://wander.com/tbpnPublic - https://public.comAdQuick - https://adquick.comBezel - https://getbezel.com Numeral - https://www.numeralhq.comPolymarket - https://polymarket.comAttio - https://attio.com/tbpnFin - https://fin.ai/tbpnGraphite - https://graphite.devRestream - https://restream.ioProfound - https://tryprofound.comJulius AI - https://julius.aiturbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comfal - https://fal.aiPrivy - https://www.privy.ioCognition - https://cognition.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.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

(04:53) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (56:21) - Evan Spiegel is the co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., best known for creating Snapchat, the camera-driven social platform he helped launch while still a Stanford student, and has since become one of the youngest self-made billionaires in tech while steering Snap’s evolution into an augmented-reality–focused company. (01:43:03) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:49:47) - RJ Scaringe, founder and CEO of Rivian Automotive, discusses the company's strategic focus on expanding its product lineup with the upcoming R2 SUV, aiming to offer a more affordable electric vehicle option starting at around $45,000. He highlights the importance of vertical integration, including the development of in-house technologies like the Rivian Autonomy Processor, to enhance vehicle capabilities and maintain a competitive edge. Scaringe also emphasizes the significance of creating distinctive vehicle designs, such as the unique headlight configuration, to establish brand identity and appeal to a broader market. (02:29:26) - Scott Kupor, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, discusses the launch of the U.S. Tech Force, a two-year program aiming to recruit 1,000 engineers, product managers, data scientists, and AI specialists into various federal agencies to modernize government infrastructure. This initiative addresses the need for modern technical expertise and aims to attract early-career professionals, who currently constitute only about 7% of the federal workforce, compared to 25-30% in the private sector. In collaboration with 25 tech companies, the program offers participants career development opportunities and a job fair at the end of the term, facilitating transitions to private sector roles if desired. (02:41:00) - Colin Rosenblum and Samir Chaudry are the creators behind Colin & Samir, a media duo known for their in-depth interviews and analysis about the creator economy; through their YouTube channel, podcast, and newsletter, they break down how creators build businesses, spotlight emerging platforms, and offer industry-shaping commentary that has made them leading voices in creator-focused media. TBPN.com is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.comFigma - https://figma.comVanta - https://vanta.comLinear - https://linear.appEight Sleep - https://eightsleep.com/tbpnWander - https://wander.com/tbpnPublic - https://public.comAdQuick - https://adquick.comBezel - https://getbezel.com Numeral - https://www.numeralhq.comAttio - https://attio.com/tbpnFin - https://fin.ai/tbpnGraphite - https://graphite.devRestream - https://restream.ioProfound - https://tryprofound.comJulius AI - https://julius.aiturbopuffer - https://turbopuffer.comPolymarket - https://polymarket.com/fal - https://fal.aiPrivy - https://www.privy.ioCognition - https://cognition.aiGemini - https://gemini.google.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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