AI-Speed Cyber: Defend Inside, Not Just Perimeter
AI finds vulnerabilities in split seconds. Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikash Arora warns founders to pivot from perimeter defense to rapid internal detection against AI cyber attackers.
Leo Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness Blows Up | Moonshot AI Raises $3.5B at $35B
With Harry Stebbings, Rory O'Driscoll, Jason Calacanis, Nikash Arora · Sunday, August 9, 2026
This episode features Harry Stebbings, Rory O'Driscoll, Jason Calacanis, and guest Nikash Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks. They discuss the implications of AirTable's acquisition by Bending Spoons for $1.285B, Leo Aschenbrenner's hedge fund collapse due to leverage, and the escalating cybersecurity threats posed by advanced AI models. The conversation also delves into the economics of AI, the insatiable demand for compute, and the emerging importance of 'context' over raw model intelligence for enterprise adoption.
AirTable's $11B to $1.285B Sale: What SaaS Founders Missed
AirTable's 88% valuation drop reveals a harsh truth for horizontal SaaS: 'AI dust' isn't enough, and cash flow trumps growth. Here's what founders need to know.
Free Average AI, Paid Genius: The Looming Compute Crunch
Palo Alto CEO Nikash Arora on why average AI will soon be free, exceptional AI will cost, and compute power, land, and energy are the next 3-5 year gold rush.
Palo Alto CEO: AI Models Are Commodities, Context Wins Enterprise
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikash Arora says enterprise AI success isn't about raw models. It's about your data, domain knowledge, and building proprietary 'context.'