AI Morality, Epstein & Why Tech Chops Tall Poppies
Anthropic's moral brand faces scrutiny after co-founder's wife Cammy Clark's past, including an Epstein connection, surfaces. TBPN explains tech's 'tall poppy syndrome'.
Cursor Acquisition Closes, Bezos x Liverpool, Flying Roadster, Car Week, Gen Z Trends
With John Coogan, Jordi Hays, Ben Mlin, Dario Amade, Cammy Clark, Eric Schmidt, Patrick Collison, John Stokes, Nick Carter, Lee Jung, Elon Musk, Grace K, Jay Kim, Chris Baky, Mark Zuckerberg, Barry Walker, Lisa Walker, Tyler, Ryan, Jay, Chad, Sebastian, Clue, Petra, Mitchell Hashimoto, Jordan Singer, Michael Truel, Mark Benioff, Mr. Beast, Mike · Sunday, August 16, 2026
This episode covers a wide range of tech and business topics, including the controversy surrounding Anthropic's co-founder's wife and its implications for AI, South Korea's unique policy for retail investors, leaked details of Tesla's flying Roadster, and the surprising business model behind The Lion King musical's immense success. The hosts also discuss absurd real estate prices in Palo Alto, a heated VC debate over Corgi's ETF pivot, and amusing Gen Z trends.
Corgi's ETF Blitz: Distribution Wins, Not VC Drama
Corgi, originally an insurer, launched dozens of niche ETFs. VC Shield Monot questioned the strategy, sparking a fierce public debate. Learn the real lesson for builders.
Disney's $11 Billion Lion King Strategy: Global Duplication
The Lion King musical earned $11B by replicating its live show globally for decades. Learn Disney's 'Global Entertainment Duplication Strategy'.
Palo Alto House: $16.5M. Fiji Island: $12M. Founder Strategy?
Silicon Valley's AI boom drives a Palo Alto home to $16.5M, costing more than private islands. Founders: Rethink location and talent strategy.