AI Data Centers Hit NIMBY Wall: Offer Locals Cash or Face Rejection
Local opposition is blocking AI data centers. Founders need to move beyond job promises and offer direct payments to communities, not just tech talk.
Canva Slashes Growth | Talent Exodus at Google | Revolut's $50B CEO Package | Musk's $55B Terrafab
With Harry Stebbings, Rory, Jason · Sunday, August 16, 2026
This episode delved into major tech shifts, beginning with Canva's growth slowdown due to soaring AI costs and a broad discussion on AI's impact on existing software. It covered the talent exodus from Google as top AI researchers pursue moonshot projects, Elon Musk's ambitious TerraFab initiative to counter chip supply chain issues, and the contentious Revolut CEO compensation package. The hosts also explored local opposition to AI data centers, the resilience of AI-resistant businesses like Whatnot, and the strategies employed by Atlassian and Shopify to thrive amidst the 'SaaS apocalypse'.
Storonsky's $500B Bet: When Extreme Founder Control Pays Off
Revolut CEO Nick Storonsky's potential 40% ownership at a $500B valuation ignites debate: Is extreme founder control a necessary evil or excessive dilution?
Whatnot's $20B Valuation: The AI-Proof Business Blueprint
Stop chasing AI hype. Whatnot's $20B valuation proves massive scale awaits founders building AI-resistant businesses on universal human needs like live shopping.