Stop Yelling at Your AI: Coogan's CBT Prompting Method
Forget demanding AI. John Coogan's 'Cognitive Behavioral Therapy' for prompting uses reassurance, not commands, to unlock better output. Plus: CEOs want your voice prompts.
SpaceX IPO Date, ChatGPT x Personal Finance, Sanders & AOC vs. Data Centers | Diet TBPN
With John Coogan, Jordi Hays, Rahul Sunwalker, Tyler · Sunday, May 17, 2026
This episode features John Coogan, Jordi Hays, and guest Rahul Sunwalker discussing current tech, business, and cultural trends. Key topics include the implications of AI's integration into workplace communication, the ethical concerns surrounding "revenue swap" schemes in startups, and the political debate surrounding proposed bans on AI data center construction. The hosts also touch on the declining alcohol consumption trends impacting real estate and the new personal finance features launched by ChatGPT in partnership with Plaid.
ChatGPT's Plaid Play: What AI-First Finance Means for Founders
ChatGPT's new Plaid integration automates financial analysis. For founders, it's a signal: AI is commoditizing personal finance features. Build deeper or pivot.
Wet Bar's Last Call: Why Alcohol's Decline Reshapes Real Estate
John Coogan on why plummeting alcohol consumption, driven by health trends and GLP-1s, makes the 'wet bar' obsolete—and what that means for future builds.
When Revenue Swaps Aren't a Joke: Investor Due Diligence & Nvidia's Playbook
The 'Rev Swap AI' joke highlights a real investor challenge. Learn how founders can navigate circular deals, satisfy due diligence, and avoid outright fraud.
AI Data Centers: The 100,000 Household Power Problem
A new bill targets AI data centers. Learn the 20-megawatt definition, how utilities pass costs to you, and the geopolitical play in the US-China AI race. What founders need to know.