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Chime’s IPO, Databricks’ $1B Acquisition & Dave Rubin’s Media Empire | E2126
Today’s show: Chime is finally going public with strong financials and a shot at matching its $25B 2021 valuation, signaling real momentum in the IPO market. Databricks just made a $1B bet on agentic AI by acquiring Neon, a Postgres-as-a-service startup riding the new database wave. Then, Dave Rubin joins to share how he built and sold Locals, his uncancellable creator platform, all while navigating the intense media landscape.
Key Points
- Chime, an American neobank, is set to go public with impressive revenue growth, highlighting the increasing popularity and competition in the fintech space.
- Dave Rubin discussed the challenges and strategies of transitioning from Patreon to Locals, emphasizing the importance of direct audience relationships and ownership of data.
- The episode delved into the impact of political and economic strategies, including Trump's trade negotiations and the influence of identity politics on American society and media.
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