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Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO
Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures
Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and investor.
Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Int ... Show More
VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on ... Show More
<p>(0:00) Introducing Eric Schmidt</p> <p>(1:59) Thoughts on remote work and work-life balance</p> <p>(3:49) Approaching AI: US vs China</p> <p>(8:04) Relativity Space, rockets, drones, defense, and more</p> <p>(17:32) Future role of America, and the decline of the West</p> <p>(2 ... Show More
<p>(0:00) Introducing Palantir CEO Alex Karp</p> <p>(1:10) Understanding Palantir's fans and haters</p> <p>(8:40) Palantir's work at the border, data collection and surveillance, built-in protections</p> <p>(20:02) Israel/Palestine</p> <p>(22:23) Is the West committing suicide?</ ... Show More
VC React Podcast:Every week, we bring you insights and reactions from top VCs, LPs, & Angel Investors, reacting to the latest news on MENA startups, VCs, and investment rounds. ---Hosts: Ahmad Takatkah, VCpreneur. Sign up to VCpreneur Newsletter on ... Show More
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