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TWiST News: Skydio's Drones, High-Skill immigration, and M&A Unleashed | E2040

E2040 • Nov 7, 2024 • 81 mins

This episode delves into the post-election landscape, examining economic and policy concerns. Adam Bry, CEO of Skydio, discusses the role of autonomous drones in public safety and defense, highlighting Skydio's position as a leading US drone manufacturer amid Chinese sanctions. The conversation addresses the future of drone technology, cybersecurity, and geopolitical impacts on American companies. The episode also analyzes Trump's political victory, exploring its implications for entrepreneurship, high-skilled immigration, and antitrust policies. Additionally, it covers startup liquidity, secondary markets, and the future of search engines under Trump's presidency.

Key Points

Skydio's CEO, Adam Bry, discussed the critical role of autonomous drones in public safety, defense, and infrastructure, emphasizing their transformative impact on various industries.
The conversation highlighted the geopolitical tensions between the US and China, particularly focusing on the implications of Chinese manufacturing and the sanctions imposed on Skydio.
In light of Trump's recent electoral victory, the discussion touched on potential policy shifts, including high-skilled immigration, M&A activity, and the economic impact of tariffs and deportations.

Speakers

Alex Wilhelm

Host • 23%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 55%

Bianca Veltri

Host • 1%

Adam Bry

Guest • 20%

Steve Bannon

Guest • 1%

Donald Trump

Guest • 0%

Chapters

0:00	Jason and Alex kick off the show
3:55	Skydio’s Adam Bry joins the show
4:22	Overview of Skydio's autonomous drones and public safety applications
9:31	Oracle - Try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://w⁠⁠⁠⁠ww.oracle.com/twist
11:07	Skydio as the largest US drone producer and Chinese sanctions impact
17:36	Risks of Chinese-made drones and Skydio's cybersecurity measures
21:28	Drones in defense and combat applications
25:15	Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist
27:24	Drone light shows and military implications, Skydio's mission and hiring
31:44	Future applications of drone technology and hardware startup challenges
39:31	Geopolitical tensions and impact on American companies
39:43	AssemblyAI - Get 100 free hours to start building at https://www.assemblyai.com/twist
41:36	Presidential election results and implications for entrepreneurship
48:49	Tariffs, immigration policies, and economic impact
57:41	Prediction markets
1:00:07	High-skilled immigration and antitrust policies
1:04:35	Political influence on business dynamics and media
1:07:02	Mergers, acquisitions, and startup liquidity post-Lena Khan
1:11:26	Secondary markets, Lyft and DoorDash valuation trends
1:15:15	The future of search engines

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