Today on the pod, Mary Ann and Alex dug into a whole mess of news, including:
Mews' massive new round is proof that vertical SaaS + payments remains a great way to build a big business, and earn a unicorn valuation at a time when those are growing rarer.
The global companies taking on Carta, including QuotaLab in South Korea. An acquisition has helped Qu ... Show More
Apr 17
Tokenmaxxing, OpenAI's shopping spree, and the AI Anxiety Gap
The gap between AI insiders and everyone else is widening, and the spending, suspicion, and even new vocabulary are starting to show it. While OpenAI is busy buying up everything from finance apps to talk shows, a certain shoe company just rebranded as an AI infrastructure play, ... Show More
38m 45s
Jul 2024
Modest Proposal - AI Commoditization and Capital Dynamics - [Invest Like the Best, EP.380]
My guest today is Modest Proposal, joining me for our third conversation and the first in a few years. Modest is anonymous online, but one of the more thoughtful investors I know, overseeing a large pool of capital in public and private markets. He offers insight into many differ ... Show More
57m 47s
Feb 2024
5 Things We Spent Money Last Year on That Didn’t Bring Us Joy
<p>This week, Maia and Simran discuss five things they spent money on in 2023 that didn't bring them joy. They explore the topics of trending or hyped restaurants, getting nails done, assumed sources of joy, and reevaluating spending habits.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Watch the episode ... Show More
37m 20s
Feb 2024
#981 - How High Can Tech Fly? with Dave Mazza
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Dave Mazza, chief strategy officer at Roundhill Investments, joins Ash Bennington to discuss the recent market action after a record-setting week, where he sees the tech sector headed from here, and the outlook for ... Show More
40m 5s
Feb 2024
Reddit’s IPO, Consumer vs. Enterprise AI, and Sam Altman’s New Fund and more! | E1903
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