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TBPN

John Coogan & Jordi Hays

TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays from 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with full episodes posted to Spotify immediately after airing.

Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” TBPN has interviewed Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella. Diet TBPN delivers the best moments from each episode in under 30 minutes.

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  • S1 · E718
    October 26 · 2 hr 38 min

    Anthropic's S-1, Samsung Controversy, IGTV | Doug O'Laughlin & Joey Brookhart, Andre Haddad, David Faugno, Mark Swan, Chanda A. Bell & Christa Pitts, Ivan Zhang & Luisa San Martin

    (01:17) - Anthropic's S-1 (28:45) - Agents Break into Anthropic's Systems (34:51) - Cohere Model Attempts Unexpected Action (44:25) - Samsung Controversy (50:57) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (51:00) - IGTV (01:05:54) - Doug O'Laughlin & Joey Brookhart discuss Anthropic’s strong IPO fundamentals, capital efficiency, compute commitments, and the economics of AI labs and neoclouds. A trend-focused SemiAnalysis expert and enthusiastic AI power user, he also examines cybersecurity threats, open-source model risks, enterprise adoption, and the emerging role of personal and workplace AI agents. (01:35:20) - Andre Haddad, Turo’s CEO of 15 years, discusses the company’s growth and launch of Verified Full Self-Driving for Tesla rentals through a direct API integration. He also highlights Turo’s vision for autonomous vehicle delivery, improved risk management, and broader brand awareness. (01:48:46) - David Faugno, CEO of 1Password, discusses the growing security risks posed by AI agents and the need to limit their access to sensitive credentials. He highlights 1Password’s rapid growth, its new security tools for AI agents, and practical protections such as passkeys, hardware keys, and strong credential hygiene. (02:00:38) - Mark Swan discusses Nevis, the AI wealth-management platform he co-founded and leads as CEO. He explains how Nevis equips independent financial advisors with agents that automate complex workflows, generate proactive recommendations, and improve efficiency without replacing human advisors, while highlighting the company’s rapid growth and partnership with Charles Schwab. (02:08:34) - Chanda A. Bell & Christa Pitts discuss co-founding The Lumistella Company, the family-owned business behind The Elf on the Shelf, and transforming a cherished childhood tradition into a global Christmas franchise. They highlight the company’s entrepreneurial journey, major growth milestones, entertainment and licensing partnerships, and commitment to creating joyful family moments during the holiday season. (02:20:56) - Ivan Zhang & Luisa San Martin discuss his role as Cohere’s co-founder leading efforts to secure AI models and systems. They explain the discovery of potentially dangerous data-exfiltration behavior in an open-weight model and advocates for stricter safety standards, transparent research, and careful testing before release. (02:31:26) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E717
    October 23 · 33 min

    Why Moderna Tanked, MSG Employees Duped By Their Boss, The Mansion Section | Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E716
    October 23 · 1 hr 52 min

    Moderna Drama, WSJ Mansion Section, Genetically Engineered Military Dogs | Thomas Wright, Kyle Schiller, Steven Schwartz

    (01:30) - Moderna Drama (13:50) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (55:07) - Thomas Wright discusses his role as CEO and principal broker of Summit Sotheby’s International Realty, drawing on decades of experience developing luxury real estate businesses across Western resort markets. He examines Utah’s rapid growth, the diverging luxury and general housing markets, evolving buyer preferences, property-marketing strategies, and the ethical risks of AI-enhanced imagery. (01:18:18) - Kyle Schiller discusses Marathon Fusion’s efforts to commercialize fusion energy by solving fuel-cycle and industrial bottlenecks while rapidly increasing reactor power density. The company plans to make fusion more economical by producing gold and high-value medical radioisotopes alongside electricity, with Schiller acknowledging that significant scaling and engineering work remain. (01:25:01) - Steven Schwartz, co-founder and CEO of Whop, discusses the company’s $205 million funding round led by Sequoia and Shopify Ventures. He describes Whop’s mission to help entrepreneurs build sustainable incomes by providing integrated payments, advertising, business guidance, and financial infrastructure across fast-growing niche markets. (01:40:35) - WSJ Mansion Section (01:43:02) - Genetically Engineered Military Dogs TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E715
    October 23 · 28 min

    Meta Introducing Class C Stock, iPhone Duo’s Botched Launch | Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E714
    October 22 · 1 hr 55 min

    Matthew Prince on PHP2Shell, iPhone Duo Early Reactions, Meta Unveils New Class C Stock | Matthew Prince, Kevin Weil, MC Lader, Dillon Baxter, Richard Starson, Brian Manning

    (00:36) - Matthew Prince on PHP2Shell. Matthew Prince is the co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare, a company focused on internet security and infrastructure. Prince discusses major cybersecurity vulnerabilities, AI’s growing role in finding and defending against threats, and why rapid software updates and industry coordination are essential. He also predicts that surging AI-agent traffic will reshape the internet’s business model through mechanisms such as micropayments. (29:12) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (38:05) - Meta Unveils New Class C Stock (47:07) - Kevin Weil, founder of Warp Sciences, discusses building AI-powered robotic laboratories to accelerate drug discovery and reshore critical pharmaceutical research from China to the United States. He explains the company’s vertically integrated approach, growing market opportunity, and $215 million funding round to build a next-generation preclinical contract research organization. (01:01:39) - Mc Lader discusses his role as the new head of Cognition Industries, drawing on his experience as a frontier-tech founder and former president of a stablecoin company acquired by Coinbase. He outlines Cognition’s strategy to build small, founder-led teams across 14 major industries, combining vertical expertise with Devin’s AI agents to help enterprises modernize software, strengthen security, and create industry-specific products. (01:12:16) - Dillon Baxter discusses PlantSwitch, the sustainable packaging company he co-founded to replace disposable plastics with plant-based materials that biodegrade without leaving microplastics. He explains the company’s vertically integrated manufacturing, rapid growth, major distribution partnerships, and plans to use its Series B funding to expand into plastic-free coffee cups and lids. (01:20:18) - Richard Starson, founder and CEO of Stelius, discusses building U.S.-made high-power microwave systems for defense applications, particularly neutralizing drone swarms and protecting critical infrastructure. He also outlines the company’s early funding and long-term goal of advancing compact fusion for energy, hypersonics, and spaceflight. (01:28:42) - Brian Manning, founder and CEO of space-based navigation company Xona Space Systems, discusses launching six satellites, raising $250 million, and scaling manufacturing for its commercial GPS alternative. He explains how Xona’s stronger, jam-resistant signals can improve positioning accuracy, indoor coverage, device integration, and battery efficiency for commercial and military users. (01:42:54) - iPhone Duo Early Reactions TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E713
    October 21 · 33 min

    Cybersecurity Red Alert, SpaceX Earnings, OpenAI Strikes Google Deal | Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E712
    October 21 · 1 hr 33 min

    The Internet Is Finished, Early iPhone Duo Reviews, SpaceXSITesla Merger Talks | Nikesh Arora, Aidan Smith, Akhil Iyer, Max Junestrand

    (03:20) - The Internet Is Finished (14:52) - Trevor Milton's Jet Launch (17:09) - iPhone Duo Early Reviews (21:02) - SpaceX Explosive Growth (35:30) - Nikesh Arora, CEO of cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, discusses the severe PHP vulnerability, the urgent need for organizations to patch and protect critical infrastructure, and the likelihood that increasingly powerful AI models will uncover more security flaws. He also examines the risks of autonomous AI agents, the value of open-source models for transparency, and the sustained demand for AI computing infrastructure. (57:40) - Aidan Smith discusses the rapid growth of his systems-first AI lab, its billion-dollar Series A, and breakthroughs in GPU optimization through mega-kernel technology. He argues that better algorithms, architectures, and data efficiency could produce more creative, unconventional AI models while expanding automation beyond intellectual work. (01:08:05) - Akhil Iyer discusses his journey from the Marine Corps to co-founding Watchtower Labs, an AI defense startup that recently raised $35 million. He explains how its simulation platform helps military planners anticipate logistics and supply-chain disruptions, evaluate numerous scenarios, and make better decisions during conflicts, crises, and competition. (01:14:45) - Max Junestrand discusses his role as co-founder and CEO of legal AI platform Legora and the company’s $88 million funding round at a $550 million valuation. He explains how AI adoption in law demands greater accuracy and oversight than coding, while enabling smaller firms and enterprise legal teams to handle more complex work efficiently. (01:25:32) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E711
    October 21 · 33 min

    $1M Trading Cards Heist, Trevor Milton Returns, The Death Of Common Courtesy | Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E710
    October 20 · 2 hr 42 min

    Calm Down Markets, Trevor Milton Has A Plane to Sell You, Jay Leno Live in The Ultradome | Alex Niehaus, Alex Blania, Nate Rempe, Connor Sweeney, Jay Leno

    (00:42) - Nearly $1M in Trading Cards Stolen (09:42) - Trevor Milton Returns to Aviation (24:59) - The Death of Common Courtesy (41:49) - Mercedes Unveils AMG GT SUV (48:58) - Alex Niehaus, co-founder of Helicon, discusses the company’s emergence from stealth with $16.5 million in funding and its mission to industrialize composite manufacturing. He explains how Helicon combines advanced software, robotics, and manufacturing to mass-produce lightweight, high-strength structures for defense, drones, vehicles, and other applications. (59:50) - Alex Blania discusses Tools for Humanity’s efforts to build proof-of-human systems that combat deepfakes, fraud, and AI impersonation. He highlights World for Zoom, a Cloudflare agent protocol that verifies agents are acting on behalf of real people, and lighter-weight phone verification alongside the company’s Orb technology. (01:08:06) - Nate Rempe discusses leading Omaha Steaks through its crucial holiday season, modernizing its marketing with social media and AI, and protecting its reputation through customer education. He also addresses record-low cattle supplies, younger consumers’ demand for authentic, high-protein products, and the company’s renewed focus on improving its core steak offerings. (01:26:43) - Connor Sweeney discusses Baba, the healthcare platform he founded and leads, which connects older adults and their families with nurses and social workers who coordinate care using AI-assisted tools. He announces a $40 million Series A and outlines Baba’s rapid growth, insurance partnerships, public AI benchmark, and plans to serve a 100,000-person waitlist. (01:36:15) - Beverly Hills Condo Buyers Become Lenders (01:45:09) - Anthropic's S1 (01:50:12) - Jay Leno, a veteran comedian, former Tonight Show host, and passionate car collector, discusses automobiles, comedy, show business, technology, and his enduring work ethic. He shares humorous stories while emphasizing humility, honest feedback, political balance, and the importance of continually practicing one’s craft. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E710
    October 20 · 52 min

    Jay Leno on Comedy, Supercars, and the State of Hollywood

    This is our full interview with comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno. We discuss what he learned from Johnny Carson, why he thinks late-night television is dying, how politics changed comedy, why he refuses to retire from stand-up, his advice for people afraid of AI, and what it takes to stay funny after decades in show business. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Sign up for TBPN’s daily newsletter at TBPN.com Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E709
    October 20 · 30 min

    Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, AI Data Center Forecast Jumps, Poppi’s Pepsi Deal | Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E708
    October 19 · 2 hr 23 min

    "You Can See Everything" Sparks Debate, 17% GDP Growth Please, Call of Duty Campaign Review | Katie Drummond, Bing Gordon, Daksh Gupta, Jean-Denis Greze, Quinten Farmer

    (01:35) - "You Can See Everything" Spoiler Talk (23:51) - AI Data Center Forecast Jumps (33:59) - Anthropic Staff Predict AI Boom (40:59) - Call of Duty Campaign Review (48:32) - Katie Drummond discusses Nathan Fielder’s film about Elizabeth Holmes, its complex portrayal of empathy, fraud, and human behavior, and its potential to become a classic. The global editorial director of WIRED also reflects on how the tech press once amplified Holmes’s claims and enabled the era of visionary, larger-than-life startup founders. (01:07:17) - Bing Gordon, founding executive of Electronic Arts and co-author of *Everybody Wins*, discusses lessons from gaming, product development, and his career in technology. He explores how iteration, storytelling, motivation, and AI can improve creative work while emphasizing the enduring importance of human judgment and meaningful progression. (01:46:52) - Daksh Gupta, founder of Greptile, discusses automating code review and testing to ensure AI-generated code is safe to merge. He highlights the company’s $50 million Series B, the need for independent code validation, and growing demand for better visibility into the quality, productivity, and cost of coding agents. (01:55:25) - Jean Denis discusses Town, the AI workplace assistant company he co-founded and leads as CEO, following its $108 million Series B at a $1 billion valuation. He explains how trusted, privacy-focused AI agents could streamline workplace tasks and communications while delivering thoughtful recommendations without overwhelming users. (02:09:26) - Quinten Farmer discusses founding Tolan, an AI-powered personal guide designed to provide entertainment, emotional support, intelligent assistance, and personalized follow-up through nuanced memory. He also covers Tolan’s approachable characters, applications for families and children, the challenges of proactive AI assistance, and the company’s $30 million Series B funding. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E707
    October 17 · 31 min

    We Review ‘You Can See Everything’, Tesla Unveils Rocket Powered-Roadster | Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E706
    October 16 · 2 hr 10 min

    "You Can See Everything" Review, Roadster Reactions, Eric Glyman Joins | Walter Isaacson, Christian Jensen, Tavarish

    (00:15) - "You Can See Everything" Review (07:35) - Roadster Reactions (30:03) - Walter Isaacson is a bestselling biographer and journalist known for chronicling influential innovators such as Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, and Jennifer Doudna. Walter Isaacson discusses Musk’s futuristic designs and mercurial leadership, the relationship between human creativity and artificial intelligence, and how individuals and collaborative teams shape technological progress. (01:00:00) - Eric Glyman, co-founder and co-CEO of Ramp, discusses the company’s $1.85 billion fundraise, rapid revenue growth, and expanding suite of financial products. He explains how Ramp aims to help businesses manage, attribute, and maximize returns on AI spending as artificial intelligence becomes a core operating expense. (01:14:02) - Christian Jensen discusses Dragoneer Investment Group’s $1.85 billion investment in Ramp, describing the firm’s strategy of making concentrated bets on category-defining businesses. He argues that Ramp’s vast market, expanding product platform, capital efficiency, AI capabilities, and exceptional leadership justify its $60 billion valuation, while explaining Dragoneer’s selective, nonintrusive approach to supporting portfolio companies. (01:24:31) - Tavarish discusses his skepticism about the Tesla Roadster, enthusiasm for Porsche’s Mission S and 918, and preference for distinctive, driver-focused cars over flashy technology showcases. The automotive YouTuber and supercar rebuilder also shares insights into project-car selection, beginner-friendly Japanese cars, extreme-speed challenges, and the evolving balance among combustion, hybrid, and electric vehicles. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E705
    October 16 · 33 min

    Inflation Heats Up, Anthropic Investor Day, Tesla Roadster Mania| Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E704
    October 15 · 2 hr 7 min

    SELL EVERYTHING (Including Your Dollars), Tesla Roadster Hype, Valar Atomics VC Feud | Reed Albergotti, Bryan Cantrill, Daniel Kimminau

    (05:04) - Recapping Anthropic Investor Day (15:04) - SELL EVERYTHING (23:24) - Inflation Heats Up (30:29) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (44:02) - Valar Atomics VC Feud (51:16) - Tesla Roadster Hype (01:00:53) - Porsche Mission S (01:04:49) - Reed Albergotti, Semafor’s San Francisco bureau chief and host of the Future Proof podcast, discusses Tesla’s self-driving technology, Microsoft’s AI strategy, Xbox’s future, and the debate over regulating open-source AI. He also examines the financial and infrastructure bottlenecks facing the AI industry as technology companies rapidly increase spending. (01:26:45) - Bryan Cantrill discusses founding Oxide Computer Company, where he serves as CTO and builds integrated rack-scale cloud computing systems for on-premises data centers. He explains Oxide’s technically ambitious hardware-software co-design, lessons from failed predecessors, patient enterprise sales strategy, and focus on profitability, operational efficiency, and building a generational company rather than pursuing an exit. (01:45:54) - Daniel Kimminau discusses founding Advanced Spade Company after working at SpaceX, The Boring Company, and Anduril, where he developed expertise in transportation and underground construction. He explains how the company uses integrated technology, mapping, and specialized equipment to make underground utility installation safer, faster, and more affordable. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E703
    October 15 · 32 min

    OpenAI Bugging Incident, Are Your Devices Listening? Xbox Launches Remix Lab | Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E702
    October 14 · 2 hr 39 min

    OpenAI Uncovers Spy Device, Apple x LG, Home Devices Tier List | Thomas Neckel, Kabir Jain, Danielle Axman, John Urschel, Nicolas Sharp, Jason Ballard, Erik Bernhardsson, Josh Tyrangiel, Aida Baradari

    (01:46) - OpenAI Uncovers Spy Device (08:41) - Are Your Devices Listening to You? (20:13) - Apple x LG (24:59) - Home Devices Tier List (37:45) - XBOX Labs (40:46) - Inside The World of GTA 6 (43:38) - Kelly Clarkson's Bird Store Drama (52:27) - Thomas Neckel discusses co-founding Fragment, a New York fintech company building financial infrastructure designed for AI agents. He explains how Fragment translates contractual rules into deterministic financial workflows, enabling agents to automate complex processes such as payments, refunds, accounting, and insurance claims while preventing costly errors. (01:02:17) - Kabir Jain discusses his role as Erewhon’s Chief Growth Officer, overseeing technology, e-commerce, data, membership, and other growth initiatives beyond opening stores. He explains Erewhon’s disciplined expansion strategy, commissary-based operating model, influence on emerging consumer brands, celebrity collaborations, and focus on delivering a premium customer experience. (01:22:02) - Danielle Axman discusses founding Wilder Market, a premium neighborhood grocery concept opening in Midtown Miami, inspired by her search for thoughtfully sourced, high-quality food for her family. She highlights the market’s expert-developed product standards, Michelin-star culinary partnership, hospitality-focused experience, and potential expansion across South Florida and the Southeast. (01:30:45) - John Urschel, an MIT assistant professor of mathematics and former professional football player, discusses how AI is transforming mathematical research, education, and problem-solving. He argues that human understanding and creativity remain essential, predicts that mathematics will expand rather than be “solved,” and considers AI’s potential to improve football analytics. (01:44:48) - Nicholas Sharp discusses Attio’s new hybrid architecture for agentic revenue, which lets AI agents work with customer data while maintaining governance and security guardrails. The Attio co-founder and CEO also highlights how leading sales teams use AI for highly personalized customer experiences, his excitement about decision models, and Attio’s extensive use of its own products. (01:55:50) - Jason Ballard, co-founder and CEO of construction technology company ICON, discusses its $200 million Series D and mission to address the housing crisis using robotic 3D printing. He explains ICON’s cost-saving construction system, expansion into licensing its technology to builders, and work with NASA to develop lunar infrastructure using local materials. (02:05:41) - Erik Bernhardsson, co-founder and CEO of Modal, discusses the company’s rapid growth and its platform for simplifying AI infrastructure across numerous cloud providers. He highlights soaring demand for inference, training, and sandbox tools, along with opportunities in low-latency applications, alternative chips, and broader enterprise adoption. (02:14:59) - Josh Tyrangiel discusses how Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are racing to vertically integrate the space economy through reusable rockets, satellite networks, orbital data centers, and AI. Drawing on his experience covering business and technology, he explains SpaceX’s commanding lead, Blue Origin’s efforts to catch up, and Bezos’s long-standing ambition to make space infrastructure central to Amazon, robotics, and advanced AI. (02:31:03) - Aida Baradari, founder of Dvalence, discusses Spectre, a device designed to prevent microphones from making unauthorized audio recordings. Baradari explains its privacy-focused technology, planned enterprise applications, current pricing and size, and the company’s efforts to launch and improve the product. TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E701
    October 14 · 32 min

    John Reviews The Social Reckoning, Muse Wonder, Apple’s HomeView | Diet TBPN

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 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 is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/technology-brothers/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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  • S1 · E700
    October 13 · 2 hr 51 min

    Muse Wonder, Social Reckoning Review, Apple HomeView | Eli Manning & Michael Waldron, Anjney Midha, William Chu & Negin Oliver, Neal Stephenson, Ravi Gupta & John Hegeman, Jack Goldburg, Oege de Moor, Nick Talken, Jeff Holden

    (01:13) - Social Reckoning Review (14:12) - Muse Wonder (30:15) - Apple HomeView (43:36) - Anjney Midha, William Chu & Negin Oliver. Anjney “Anj” Midha, founder of venture firm AMP, discusses the Grid Trust, a $100 billion program anchored by Zurich Asset Management to expand affordable, reliable AI computing capacity for startups and public-sector users worldwide. He explains how pooling customers and hardware providers, along with AI-powered demand forecasting, can improve GPU utilization, reduce risk, and broaden access to compute. (59:52) - Neal Stephenson, an acclaimed science-fiction author known for *Snow Crash*, discusses fiction’s influence on technology, his preference for hands-on research, and the importance of grounding speculative ideas in social, cultural, and economic realities. He also explores AI-assisted storytelling, carbon removal, algorithmic misinformation, the erosion of societal norms, and overlooked science-fiction author Matt Ruff. (01:25:29) - Ravi Gupta & John Hegeman. Ravi Gupta discusses Ithaca Holdings’ acquisition of Bumble alongside co-founder and co-CEO John Hegeman. He explains their conviction that human relationships will become even more important in an AI-driven world and outlines plans to improve Bumble’s matching, profile quality, and user experience before focusing on monetization. (01:37:12) - Jack Goldberg discusses co-founding Yes Chef Group, transforming a passion for food into a global media brand centered on content, live events, and community. He shares the company’s rapid growth, strategic partnerships, expansion into long-form programming, and plans to build the next-generation Food Network while exploring opportunities in live streaming, technology, and consumer products. (01:59:42) - Oege De discusses XBOW’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform, which autonomously identifies vulnerabilities by replicating the work of skilled offensive security researchers. He highlights a critical Chrome exploit affecting one billion users that was discovered in six days using GPT-5, emphasizing the urgent need for automated security testing as advanced cyber capabilities become increasingly accessible. (02:09:30) - Nick Talken discusses Albert Invent, the chemistry-focused AI company he co-founded and leads as CEO, and its $55 million Series B led by TCV. He explains how Albert’s specialized models and proprietary customer data help scientists accelerate materials and chemical innovation in areas such as batteries, solar cells, biodegradable plastics, PFAS alternatives, and spaceflight. (02:16:20) - Jeff Holden discusses his career as an early Amazon engineer, creator of Amazon Prime, and founder and CEO of Atomic Machines. He explains how the company’s “Matter Compiler” aims to turn AI-generated designs into functional micromachines, enabling innovations in medicine, robotics, electronics, and other fields. (02:28:02) - Eli Manning & Michael Waldron. Eli Manning discusses how his Penn State walk-on prank inspired Chad Powers and how his football experiences shape the show’s characters and stories. The retired two-time Super Bowl champion also advises young athletes to pursue media opportunities authentically while continuing to take their sport seriously. (02:46:15) - OpenAI Uncovers Insider Security Threat TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN: https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive

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