Board Talk Empire with GRIN's Brandon Brown, Founder Hacks & SEC Memecoin Clarity? | E2091

Today’s show: Jason and Alex break down the latest *head-scratching* SEC ruling on meme coins—did they just *legalize* pump-and-dumps to protect Trump’s token? Plus, they dive into why venture debt can destroy startups, the rise of AI-driven companies, and how Tesla is gearing up to challenge Waymo in the self-driving car race. Then, Brandon Brown from GRIN joins the show to talk about scaling to 8-figure revenue, surviving *brutal* market corrections, and why he’s stepping down as CEO after a decade. This one’s packed with insights for founders, investors, and anyone watching the future of crypto, startups, and AI unfold.

Speakers

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 61%

Alex Wilhelm

Host • 22%

Alex Wilhelm

Host • 1%

Branddon Brown

Guest • 14%

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Chapters

0:00	SEC notes on meme coins and controversies
1:39	Catch-up, Palmer Luckey feud, and supporting Trump in Silicon Valley
9:36	AI's impact on startup growth and job displacement
12:20	Product market fit and Salesforce productivity
15:01	Howey Test and its application to cryptocurrencies
26:13	Jason's libertarian views on meme coins
32:16	Meme coin regulation and political implications
37:22	GRIN's Brandon Brown interview and company evolution
46:10	Leadership changes and challenges at GRIN
53:28	Venture debt risks and business cycle preparedness
59:00	Leadership skills and defining reality
1:04:13	Updates on Waymo and autonomous rides
1:09:06	Tesla and the global autonomous vehicle market
1:12:09	Sponsor: Angel University workshop
1:13:11	Founder Fridays announcement
1:14:06	Closing remarks

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