Anthropic Drama, Meta Now Tokenminning, Fox's $22B Roku Deal | Diet TBPN
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How Export Controls Helped Not Hurt China & Power is the Bottleneck to AI | Perplexity CEO
This episode features Harry Stebbings and Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas, who discusses Perplexity's transformative impact on Google's search interface, shift…
Ex-Goldman CEO: 3 sectors where I'm putting my money right now
In this episode, Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview former Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein, who reveals his personal investment strategy, heavily weighted in…
Gavin Baker: SpaceX Might Be the Greatest Company of All Time
Gavin Baker joins John Coogan and Jordi Hays to discuss the SpaceX IPO, identifying terrestrial compute and cursor as key near-term drivers. The conversation e…
America 250 Recap with Bo Nickal, Gavin Baker Joins, Anthropic in Washington, Le Chaton Fat
This episode covers diverse discussions, from a recap of the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House with fighter Bo Nickal to the US government's new export…
SpaceX Takes Off, Cursor's Wild Rise, Snap Bets on AR Glasses | Diet TBPN
This episode discusses SpaceX's dramatic valuation increase and its strategic acquisition of Cursor, questioning Elon Musk's historical 'build not buy' approac…
Bezos' Prometheus Raises $12B, America Inc. Moves to Texas, Trucking Rebounds | Diet TBPN
This episode explores Jeff Bezos' massive AI venture, Prometheus, and his optimistic views on AI's impact on jobs, alongside the rising trend of airport lounge…
WWDC Reactions, Claude Fable 5 Debuts, McAfee Eyes ESPN Mega Deal | Diet TBPN
This episode covers Apple's WWDC announcements, including the evolution of Siri, new parental controls, and spatial reframing in photos, along with Anthropic's…
Social Network Sequel Trailer, Fable 5 Sparks Safety Debate, SpaceX IPO Watch | Diet TBPN
This episode discusses the forthcoming film "The Social Reckoning," examining its potential impact on Meta's public perception and Mark Zuckerberg's image, par…
Siri AI, Fable Launch, China Wakes Up, Rivian CEO Joins, IPO Filings, Learn to Weld?
This episode of TBPN delves into Apple's WWDC announcements, particularly the re-launch of Siri AI and new parental controls, alongside discussions on Rivian's…
Cloudflare CEO Predicts AI Agents Will Outnumber Humans 1,000-to-1
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince discusses the rapid growth of AI agent traffic, Cloudflare's strategy for scaling AI infrastructure with Workers and edge inferen…
The most simplified breakdown of the SpaceX IPO on the internet
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr offer a simplified, relatable analysis of the SpaceX IPO, covering its ambitious mission, current cash-generating businesses like Starl…
Barney Hussey-Yeo in conversation with John Collison
The episode features John Collison in conversation with Barney Hussey-Yeo, founder of Cleo, a fast-growing AI financial assistant. They discuss Barney's past a…
Exposing the fake financial "Gurus" destroying your net worth
This episode features Barry Ritholtz, who shares his "Christmas Tree" analogy for portfolio construction, advocating for a core of passive index funds with lim…
Facebook gets a movie, Anthropic gets a Fable, Vinod Khosla, Matthew Prince, Bret Taylor
This episode of TBPN discusses the new 'Social Reckoning' movie's potential impact on Meta and Mark Zuckerberg's image, alongside the controversial safety guar…
WWDC Kicks Off, Jobs Up, Tech Down, VC Horror Stories Go Viral | Diet TBPN
The episode covered Apple's WWDC 2026 announcements, focusing on Siri's AI integration and the implications of its "private cloud" strategy. Discussions also i…
Nebius Co-Founder on AI Infrastructure Bubbles | How Price Elastic is Demand for Compute
Roman Chernin, co-founder of Nebius, discusses the state of AI infrastructure, dismissing the idea of an AI bubble and asserting that the industry is in its ea…
The one calculation Elon runs everything on (it made him billions)
This episode explores diverse business strategies, from Pat LaFrieda's transformation of a commodity meat business into a premium brand to Elon Musk's "Idiot I…
New Glenn Explodes, Enterprise AI Enters ROI Era, The Dinosaur Fossil Boom | Diet TBPN
This episode covers the catastrophic explosion of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket during a static fire test, analyzing the significant setback for Jeff Bezos's…
The guy behind South Park, MTV and SpongeBob reveals his secret for spotting winning ideas
This episode features Tom Freston, co-founder of MTV and former CEO of Viacom, discussing his remarkable career journey from an early clothing business in Indi…
Where Brad Gerstner Is Investing Billions
Brad Gerstner discusses the current state of the AI market, emphasizing Anthropic's pivotal role in demonstrating revenue and margins, and how this impacts sof…
The 50 richest families in America are betting on this trend
Joe Liemandt, the founder of Trilogy and Alpha, shares his journey from building the first billion-dollar AI company to his current mission of transforming edu…
The Most Intense Workplace Culture in America | The Journey from $0 to $2.6BN Valuation
Harry Stebbings interviews Nico, the co-founder and CEO of Corgi, a $2.5 billion valued insurance company, about his extreme workplace culture. Nico discusses…
John Gruber, Kyle Kuzma, Brad Gerstner
This episode features in-depth discussions on Blue Origin's rocket failure, the complexities of enterprise AI adoption and its ROI, and Apple's strategic appro…
Debater Center, Figma's Not Dead, 67 Year Old Founder, AI Monet Paintings
The episode covers a wide range of tech and cultural topics, including the ethics of AI prompting and workplace integration, the growing debate around AI data…
A look inside how we actually run My First Million
This episode captures a live strategy meeting for the My First Million podcast, where hosts Sam Parr and Shaan Puri, joined by team members Ari and Cassie, dis…
I put 80% of my money in the S&P after a billionaire investor told me not to
Sam and Shaan delve into a study suggesting a significant genetic component to investing behavior, exploring how self-awareness and tailored strategies can mit…
Why Palmer Luckey only wears Hawaiian shirts
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri discuss the unconventional paths of successful entrepreneurs like Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Palmer Luckey, highlighting their passion-drive…
SpaceX IPO Date, ChatGPT x Personal Finance, Sanders & AOC vs. Data Centers | Diet TBPN
This episode features John Coogan, Jordi Hays, and guest Rahul Sunwalker discussing current tech, business, and cultural trends. Key topics include the implica…
The Five Year Desert to Product Market Fit and a $5.3BN Valuation | Shiv Rao, Founder @ Abridge
Harry Stebbings interviews Shiv Rao, founder and CEO of Abridge, about the company's journey from a five-year "wilderness" to a $5.3BN valuation in vertical AI…
FULL INTERVIEW: Anjney Midha on Fixing AI’s Biggest Bottleneck
Anjney Midha joins John Coogan and Jordi Hays to discuss his analysis of Ryan Cohen's potential eBay acquisition, highlighting the strategic value of GameStop'…
FULL INTERVIEW: GameStop’s Ryan Cohen on Why He’s Buying eBay
Ryan Cohen discusses his offer to acquire eBay with GameStop, detailing the $125/share, half cash, half stock proposal. He outlines his vision for revitalizing…
"The OpEx Was Just Honestly Stupid" — Kaz Nejatian on What He Found Inside Opendoor
In this episode, Kaz Nejatian, CEO of OpenDoor, discusses the company's transformation, clarifying its identity as a market maker focused on velocity and attac…
I Bought A Drink Nobody Wanted (And Sold It For $2 Billion)
This episode of My First Million features Rohan Oza, a seasoned investor known for transforming beverage brands like Vitamin Water and Poppy into multi-billion…
Tobi Lütke on How AI is a Scapegoat for Mass Layoffs & Trump Derangement Syndrome in Canada
In this wide-ranging discussion, Tobi Lütke, CEO of Shopify, shares his unconventional leadership philosophy, clarifies that current mass layoffs are due to ov…
Anthropic's Raise & What It Means for Potential IPO? Mag7: Google & Amazon Up, Meta & Microsoft Down
This episode analyzes the latest Mag7 earnings, noting Google and Amazon's significant AI-driven growth contrasted with Meta and Microsoft's substantial capita…
Apple-Intel Chip Deal, U.S Adds 115K Jobs, DeepSeek Eyes $50B Valuation | Diet TBPN
This episode delves into the current economic climate, contrasting the booming AI sector with the more resilient 'real economy.' Discussions include Intel's re…
Speechify CEO: What I Learned from MrBeast and 100 of the World’s Best CEOs | Cliff Weitzman
Cliff Weitzman, CEO of Speechify, shares his unconventional strategies for growth, hiring, and product-market fit, including insights gained from meeting 100 C…
I made $250M in one year. Here's what it actually cost me
Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, shares his company's meteoric growth from $2.5 million to $250 million in annual recurring revenue in just one year, detailing the…
Sam vs Elon Trial, Coinbase Cuts 14% in AI Pivot, Digesting Meta Earnings | Diet TBPN
This episode delved into the ongoing Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial, highlighting Greg Brockman's dramatic testimony and the clash over the company's control. It a…
Airbnb CEO on Why AI Will Create a New Era of Consumer Products
Brian Chesky discusses Airbnb's recent accelerated growth, attributing it to implementing a "founder mode" leadership strategy and deep integration of AI into…
Mike Isaac (NYT) Joins, Earnings Review, Beautiful Data Centers, Coatue is Land Maxxing
This episode covers Q1 2026 tech earnings for Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, analyzing their distinct AI strategies and capex. Guests include Mike Isaac…
AI Profits Surge, $70B Capex Surge Raises Investor Concerns, Automated Skin Exams | Diet TBPN
This episode covers the Q1 2026 earnings of Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta, analyzing their differing AI investment strategies and capital expenditures. I…
Inside the OpenAI vs. Elon Musk Courtroom
Mike Isaac, a New York Times reporter, provides an inside look at the OpenAI vs. Elon Musk trial, discussing courtroom logistics, the legal strategies of both…
Stripe Sessions 2026 | Indexing the economy
John Collison and Emily Sands discuss the current economic landscape, analyzing trends in profitability, trade policy, and labor markets through Stripe's data.…
Nat Friedman and Daniel Gross in conversation with John and Patrick Collison
This episode explores the current state and future implications of AI, dubbed 'day 120 of the singularity.' Discussions range from AI's economic impact and saf…
Inside Clay's Sales Playbook | Becca Lindquist
Becca Lindquist, Head of Sales at Clay, provides a deep dive into modern sales strategies, leadership, and team building. She discusses critical insights into…
GTA 6 Goldrush, TBPN's $100M OpenAI Deal, The OG Clickbait King Who Burned $4B/Year
Shaan Puri and Sam Parr delve into diverse opportunities, from the massive economy surrounding Grand Theft Auto 6 to the controversial OpenAI acquisition of TB…
"I don't know where to apply myself" - Here's what to do.
In this episode, Sam Parr and Shaan Puri tackle the common dilemma of feeling lost after graduation, specifically the unhelpful advice to 'follow your passion.…
AppLovin CEO: Why Founders Shouldn't Angel Invest & Why the Best Don't Need Mentorship
Harry Stebbings interviews AppLovin CEO Adam Foroughi, discussing his leadership philosophy and the company's journey through market volatility. Key themes inc…
Stripe Sessions 2026 | Developer keynote
This keynote at Stripe Sessions 2026 explores the transformative impact of AI agents on developer experience and business operations. Michelle Bu and Nilufer s…
How To Build A Billion Dollar Brand On Purpose
In this episode, Chad, founder of Grüns, details his journey building a billion-dollar supplement brand in just 32 months. He shares his strategies on product…
Replit CEO: Why Coding Models are Plateauing & Why the SaaS Apocalypse is Justified | Amjad Masad
Harry Stebbings speaks with Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, about the evolution of programming, the impact of agentic AI, and Replit's role in empowering a billion…
The economics and trends of the restaurant industry, with Tony Xu of DoorDash
John Collison interviews Tony Xu, CEO of DoorDash, about the company's journey and the broader restaurant industry. They discuss DoorDash's early competitive s…
Cursor Acquired for $60BN | Anthropic Hits $1TRN in Secondary Markets & Figma, Adobe, Canva Dead?
This episode delves into the groundbreaking acquisition of Cursor by XAI/SpaceX for $60BN, analyzing its strategic implications and the current landscape of hi…
Aaron Levie
Harry Stebbings speaks with Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, about the transformative impact of AI on large enterprises. They discuss the future of work, the evolution…
#1 Habit Expert: Why Your To Do List Is Making You Less Productive
Sam Parr interviews Charles Duhigg, author of 'The Power of Habit' and 'Super Communicators.' They discuss the mechanics of habit formation and change, persona…
Ferrari: What happens when you staple a luxury brand to a sports team? (Audio)
This episode delves into the extraordinary history and paradoxical business model of Ferrari, from its founder Enzo Ferrari's early life and vision to its mode…
Ex-Tesla President: Elon Asked Me To 20X Sales. Here's What I Did
Sam Parr and Shaan Puri interview John Krafcik, former President of Tesla and author of "The Algorithm," discussing Elon Musk's unique leadership and Krafcik's…
Demis Hassabis: Why AGI is Bigger than the Industrial Revolution & Where Are The Bottlenecks in AI
Harry Stebbings speaks with Demis Hassabis, CEO of DeepMind, about the future of AI. They discuss AGI's definition and timeline, current bottlenecks in AI deve…
Cloudflare: Leading Cybersecurity [Business Breakdownes Ep 241]Cloudflare Final
This episode delves into Cloudflare, the cybersecurity giant, exploring its history, business model, and strategic evolution. Matt Russell and guest Sam Eden b…
Tobi Lütke: 21 Years of Building Shopify
David Senra interviews Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke about his unique approach to company building over 21 years. They discuss Lütke's philosophy of treating companie…