Reid Hoffman on AI Investing, Trade Policy, and Doge
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow speak with Greylock partner and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman about AI policy and investing amid global trade tensions. Plus, Kamyl Bazbaz from the privacy-focused search company DuckDuckGo discusses what changes to Google could create a more even playing field in search. And BNP Paribas’s David O'Connor joins to talk about Intel's disappointing first-quarter results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tesla’s Europe Sales Plummet, IBM and ServiceNow Beat Expectations
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss tech earnings as Alphabet prepares to report after the bell, setting the tone for Magnificent Seven results. Plus, ServiceNow CEO Bill McDermott discusses the company’s outlook amid the threat of tariffs and the government's cost-cutting efforts. And Neo CEO Ali Partovi explains why he still focuses on backing founders with computer science backgrounds, even as AI takes over coding tasks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Tesla’s Earnings Miss, New Crypto Firm Launches with Backing from Cantor, SoftBank
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow discuss the market gains on the hope of easing trade tensions. Plus, Tesla retail investor Alexandra Merz discusses Elon Musk’s plan to step back from government and why she thinks the company can dominate in full-self-driving. And Jack Mallers, CEO of Twenty One Capital explains how the new Bitcoin firm started by Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether and SoftBank plans to build wealth for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Bridgit Mendler’s Startup Raises $30M to Improve Earth-Space Communication
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow speak with Northwood CEO Bridgit Mendler about her space infrastructure startup’s Series A funding round, co-led by Andreessen Horowitz. Plus, Construction Capital General Partner, Dayna Grayson discusses its latest $300 million fund focused on tech to improve US manufacturing sectors. And Marta Norton, Chief Investment Strategist at Empower, joins to explain why tech valuations are becoming more approachable for investors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alphabet Fights Effort to Break Up Google, Netflix’s “Recession-Proof” Appeal
Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde discusses the possible breakup of Google with former Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson. Plus, Michelle Giuda, CEO of the Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Perdue, says TSMC has leverage to prevent its chips from ending up in China. And, Rich Greenfield from Lightshed Partners explains why Netflix’s global production gives it an advantage over competitors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.