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AI Podcasts

February 3, 2026

Inside The Biggest Uranium Deal In 50 Years | Scott Nolan, CEO of General Matter

The Generalist

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Geopolitical tensions and the insatiable energy demands of the AI revolution are forcing a re-evaluation of national energy security.
  2. Invest in companies applying "first principles" engineering and a commercial cost-reduction mindset to foundational, capital-intensive industries.
  3. The US nuclear fuel supply chain is undergoing a rapid, government-backed revitalization.
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February 3, 2026

OpenClaw Makes AI Agents and CPUs Get Real

Semi Doped

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The macro trend of autonomous AI agents is shifting compute demand beyond GPUs, creating an unexpected CPU crunch and forcing a re-evaluation of on-premise inference and cost-optimized model routing for security and efficiency.
  2. Investigate hybrid compute strategies, combining secure local environments (Mac Minis, home servers) with cloud-based LLMs, and explore multi-model API gateways like OpenRouter to optimize agent costs and performance.
  3. AI agents are here, demanding a rethink of your compute stack and security protocols. Prepare for a future where CPU capacity, not just GPU, becomes a critical bottleneck, and strategic cost management for diverse AI models is non-negotiable for competitive advantage.
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February 4, 2026

⚡️ Context graphs: AI’s trillion-dollar opportunity — Jaya Gupta, Ashu Garg, Foundation Capital

Latent Space

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The move from general-purpose LLMs to specialized AI agents demands a new data architecture that captures the *why* of decisions, not just the *what*. This creates a new, defensible layer of institutional memory, moving value from raw model IP to proprietary decision intelligence.
  2. Invest in or build agentic systems that are in the *orchestration path* of specific business processes. This allows for the organic capture of decision traces, forming a proprietary context graph that incumbents cannot easily replicate.
  3. Over the next 12 months, the ability to build and extract value from context graphs will define the winners in the enterprise AI space, creating a new "context graph stack" that will be 10x more valuable than the modern data stack.
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February 2, 2026

We Entered an Era Where No One Knows What Comes Next

Turing Post

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI's progress has transitioned from a linear, bottleneck-driven model to a multi-layered, interconnected explosion of advancements. This makes traditional long-term forecasting obsolete.
  2. Prioritize building and investing in adaptable systems and teams that can rapidly respond to emergent opportunities across diverse AI layers. Focus on robust interfaces and composability rather than betting on a single "next frontier."
  3. The next 6-12 months will test our ability to operate in an environment where the future is increasingly opaque. Success will come from embracing this unpredictability, focusing on present opportunities, and building for resilience against an unknowable future.
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February 2, 2026

Ben Horowitz & David Solomon on Why Scale Is The Only Thing That Matters

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: Unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus, combined with an AI-driven capital investment super cycle, creates a "sweet spot" for financial assets and growth technology. This favors institutions with scale and adaptability.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Prioritize investments in companies with proprietary data and significant GPU access, as these are new competitive moats in the AI era. For founders, secure capital to compete against well-funded incumbents.
  3. The Bottom Line: Scale and strategic capital deployment are paramount. Whether a financial giant or tech insurgent, the ability to grow, adapt to AI's new rules, and handle regulatory currents will determine relevance and success.
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February 1, 2026

Google’s AI Stack Is Unmatched (No One Else Is Even Close) w/ Ejaaz

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The AI industry is consolidating around players with deep, proprietary data and infrastructure, transforming general LLMs into personalized, transactional agents. This means value accrues to those who can not only build powerful models but also distribute them at scale and integrate them into daily life.
  2. Investigate companies building on top of Google's AI ecosystem or those creating niche applications that use personalized AI. Focus on solutions that move beyond simple chatbots to actual task execution and intent capture.
  3. Google's strategic moves, particularly with Apple and in e-commerce, signal a future where AI is deeply embedded in every digital interaction. Understanding this shift is crucial for identifying where value will be created and captured.
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January 31, 2026

State of AI in 2026: LLMs, Coding, Scaling Laws, China, Agents, GPUs, AGI | Lex Fridman Podcast #490

Lex Fridman

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The AI industry is pivoting from a singular AGI pursuit to a multi-pronged approach, where specialized models, advanced post-training, and geopolitical open-source competition redefine competitive advantage and talent acquisition.
  2. Invest in infrastructure and expertise for advanced post-training techniques like RLVR and inference-time scaling, as these are the primary drivers of capability gains and cost efficiency in current LLM deployments.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see continued rapid iteration in AI, driven by compute scale and algorithmic refinement rather than architectural overhauls. Builders and investors should focus on specialized applications, human-in-the-loop systems, and the strategic implications of open-weight models to capture value in this evolving landscape.
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January 31, 2026

Inside a Chinese AI Lab: How MiniMax Builds Open Models

Turing Post

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The open-source AI movement is democratizing access to powerful models, but this decentralization shifts the burden of safety and robust environmental adaptation from central labs to individual builders.
  2. Prioritize investing in or building tools that provide robust, scalable evaluation and alignment frameworks for open-weight models.
  3. The next 6-12 months will see a race to solve environmental adaptability and human alignment in open-weight agentic AI. Success here will define the practical utility and safety of the next generation of AI applications.
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February 1, 2026

Google’s AI Stack Is Unmatched (No One Else Is Even Close) w/ Ejaaz

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Data is the New Moat, and Google Owns the Farm
  2. Apple's Billion-Dollar Bet on Gemini
  3. Google's Intent to Own E-commerce and Personal AI
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Crypto Podcasts

March 7, 2025

What Trump's Crypto Reserve, Tariffs, & White House Summit Mean for Markets

Bankless

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Trump's crypto reserve announcement highlights the potential for political influence in crypto markets, but practical implementation remains uncertain.
  • 2. The reintroduction of tariffs under Trump is causing market volatility and raising concerns about economic growth and international relations.
  • 3. Ethereum faces pressure to scale its layer one to remain competitive, with leadership changes and new technologies offering potential paths forward.
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March 7, 2025

Macro Trends, Trump’s Evolving Crypto Strategy, and Aave’s New Proposal | Roundup

Bell Curve

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. The crypto market is increasingly influenced by macroeconomic trends, requiring a shift in strategy from short-term gains to long-term resilience.
  • 2. The Trump administration's crypto strategy could reshape the U.S. as a global crypto hub, with significant policy implications.
  • 3. Aave's buyback proposal highlights a trend towards integrating traditional financial strategies in crypto, aiming for sustainable growth.
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March 7, 2025

A Solana Data Deep Dive With Carlos Gonzalez Campo

Lightspeed

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. The SIMD 96 update has increased inflation and highlighted the need for better alignment between validators and stakers.
  • 2. Pump.fun's move to create its own AMM poses a significant challenge to Radium, which must innovate to maintain its market position.
  • 3. While meme coins drive significant activity, Solana's growing stablecoin supply suggests a robust foundation for future development.
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March 7, 2025

Amanda Cassatt on Crypto’s Branding Problem, Scaling Serotonin, and Yapping

The Rollup

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Crypto projects must prioritize genuine market needs and avoid hype-driven strategies to achieve long-term success.
  • 2. Empowering senior leaders and fostering a culture of trust and delegation are crucial for scaling a marketing firm like Serotonin.
  • 3. Token launches should focus on engaging committed holders and navigating the evolving regulatory landscape to ensure sustainability.
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March 6, 2025

Beyond Bitcoin: What Tokens Should Be in the U.S. Crypto Reserve?

Unchained

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Bitcoin and Ethereum are prime candidates for a U.S. crypto reserve due to their size and decentralization.
  • 2. The U.S. must address regulatory clarity to retain and attract top crypto talent.
  • 3. Prioritizing U.S.-made crypto assets can bolster domestic innovation and maintain technological leadership.
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March 5, 2025

Bits + Bips: Why a US Strategic Crypto Reserve Doesn’t Even Make Sense

Unchained

Crypto

Key Takeaways:

  • 1. Trump's crypto reserve proposal has united the crypto community in skepticism, questioning its strategic and economic rationale.
  • 2. Economic indicators point to a potential slowdown, with geopolitical tensions further complicating market outlooks.
  • 3. Stablecoins and institutional adoption are pivotal in the evolving crypto landscape, offering both opportunities and challenges.
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