Chip Motors: The $15K Robot EV That Parks Itself
Chip Motors is building a robot EV car for neighborhood transit, complete with self-parking, voice control, and an LED screen. Is this niche EV market closer than you think?
Stripe’s $53B PayPal Offer, OpenAI’s First Device, TBPN’s New Business Ideas | Diet TBPN
With John Coogan, Jordi Hays, Shield Monot, Michael Burray, Enrique Laur, Jameson, Tyler · Sunday, July 19, 2026
The episode analyzes Stripe's rumored $53 billion offer for PayPal, exploring the financial implications, strategic fit, and challenges like cultural integration and technical debt, while also considering other potential acquirers. It then shifts to discuss OpenAI's reported first consumer hardware device, an AI companion speaker designed for personalized home use, along with some humorous alternative device concepts. Finally, the hosts present several new business ideas they've brainstormed, including a laptop detailing service and a novel robot EV car for neighborhood use.
OpenAI's 2027 Bet: A Lifelike AI Home Computer
OpenAI is reportedly building a screenless, movable AI companion speaker for a 2027 release. This isn't just a smart speaker; it's a "new kind of home computer" that learns you.
Founders: Stop Overlooking The 'Dumb' Business Idea
John Coogan & Jordi Hays pitch laptop detailing and luxury toothpaste. Learn how truly unconventional ideas often hide the best margins and build unexpected value.