Brex was once valued at $12.3B. Capital One just bought it for $5.15B. In today’s episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why Capital One was willing to buy Brex at a $7B discount – and what the deal actually tells us about fintech valuations, banking strategy, and the future of credit cards. We unpack: Why the 50% cash / 50% stock struc ... Show More
May 2025
How AI & ChatGPT Are Changing the Way We Shop
From product recommendations that actually get you to checkout, to virtual shopping assistants and personalised customer experiences—AI is transforming retail. In this episode, we unpack how tools like ChatGPT are reshaping online shopping, streamlining decision-making, and givin ... Show More
11m 6s
Nov 2024
Fast Five Shorts | Buy Or Sell: ChatGPT Search?
In the latest edition of Omni Talk’s Retail Fast Five, sponsored by the A&M Consumer and Retail Group, Avalara, Mirakl, Ownit AI, and Ocampo Capital Chris Walton and Anne Mezzenga discuss: If they're Buying Or Selling: ChatGPT Search?For the full episode head here: https://youtu. ... Show More
6m 4s
Oct 2025
Winners & Losers from ChatGPT’s Shopping Launch
OpenAI has launched shopping within ChatGPT and this could be a disruptive force to companies like Amazon, Google, Shopify, and Etsy. We discuss who the winners could be and who will be a loser in this agentic shopping world. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman and Rachel Warren discuss: ... Show More
25m 52s
Sep 2023
ChatGPT Finds Its Voice While Amazon Invests Billions in AI Rival
Episode 155: Neal and Toby break down the biggest AI news at the top of the show, including; ChatGPT developing the ability to speak and analyze images, Amazon investing $4 billion into Anthropic and Spotify using OpenAI to release podcasts in alternate languages. Plus, how much ... Show More
27m 22s