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Discord’s Power Move, Slate’s Modular EVs & the “Act for Private Gain” | E2117
Today’s show: Jason, Alex, and Lon break down today’s top tech and startup stories — from Slate Auto’s customizable $25K EV truck to Discord’s major leadership shakeup ahead of a potential IPO. They also cover Uber’s self-driving push with Volkswagen, Perplexity AI’s aggressive growth moves, and why value-driven products are winning in a tough economy. Plus, Alex sits down with Tailscale CEO Avery Pennarun to unpack how they grew from 5K to 10K customers — and why fixing internet networking could spark the next huge wave of innovation.
Key Points
- Volkswagen and Uber are partnering to introduce self-driving robo-taxis, leveraging VW's manufacturing capabilities and Uber's ride-sharing network.
- Discord CEO Jason Citron is stepping down as the company prepares for a potential IPO, with the new CEO having a strong background in gaming.
- Benchmark led a $75 million investment in Butterfly Effect, the Chinese company behind the viral Manus AI agent, raising questions about U.S. investment in Chinese tech firms.
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