This Week in Startups
Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.
Boom Supersonic's Milestones, OpenAI Ethics, and Startup Tools | E2078
Today’s show: Jason and Alex cover Jason’s unique sauna experience which leads them to discuss the value of niche communities and supporting small startups, spotlighting Boom Supersonic's achievements and Starlink's aviation collaborations. Financial updates include the Federal Reserve's actions and Trump's public opinion. They analyze the impact of CapEx on tech giants and Meta's AR/VR success. The DeepSeek controversy and OpenAI's intellectual property issues are explored, along with AI race risks and opportunities. Jason and Alex conclude with insights on building startups and modern tools for entrepreneurs.
Key Points
- OpenAI faces ethical criticisms from former employees, including allegations of content theft and leadership issues.
- Boom Supersonic achieved its first supersonic flight with the XB-1, marking a significant milestone for private aviation startups.
- The AI landscape is rapidly evolving with new competition like DeepSeek challenging established players, prompting discussions on intellectual property and innovation.
Chapters
| 0:00 | |
| 1:39 | |
| 3:41 | |
| 7:25 | |
| 18:30 | |
| 24:11 | |
| 31:57 | |
| 37:18 | |
| 42:26 | |
| 50:13 | |
| 57:13 | |
| 1:02:15 |
Transcript
Loading transcript...
- / -