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AI Podcasts

February 2, 2026

We Entered an Era Where No One Knows What Comes Next

Turing Post

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The shift from linear, bottleneck-driven technological progress to a multi-layered, interconnected advancement model in AI has rendered traditional forecasting obsolete, forcing a re-evaluation of what "singularity" truly represents.
  2. Prioritize adaptability: Invest in modular, composable AI infrastructure and tools that thrive in multi-layered, unpredictable environments, rather than betting on single-bottleneck solutions.
  3. The inability to narrate AI's future means traditional roadmaps are obsolete; success hinges on navigating simultaneous, interconnected advancements and embracing the emergent.
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February 3, 2026

Why The Laws of Startup Physics Have Changed | Ben Horowitz Interview

Invest Like The Best

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The era of infrastructure-heavy tech deployment is over; AI's internet-native nature means immediate, widespread application. This shifts the competitive advantage from capital-intensive builds to rapid iteration and data leverage.
  2. Invest in companies that are not just using AI, but are fundamentally rethinking their business models around AI's ability to collapse traditional cost structures and accelerate product development.
  3. AI is a force multiplier for both individual opportunity and national power. Understanding its immediate deployability and the new rules of company building is crucial for investors and builders aiming to lead in the next wave of innovation over the next 12-24 months.
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February 2, 2026

Ben Horowitz and David Solomon: The Sweetest Macro Spot in 40 Years

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Unprecedented fiscal and monetary stimulus, coupled with a deregulatory environment, creates a powerful tailwind for financial assets and tech, driving a capital investment super cycle.
  2. Investors should prioritize companies with proprietary data and GPU access, as these are the new moats in an AI-driven world where traditional software leads are eroding.
  3. The convergence of a stimulative macro environment and AI's disruptive force means capital will flow to those who can scale, innovate, and navigate complex policy landscapes, making strategic positioning now critical for future relevance.
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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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Crypto Podcasts

February 4, 2026

Will Trump's New Fed Chair Crash Markets? | Joseph Wang

Forward Guidance

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Politically influenced central banking is returning, making monetary policy an electoral tool. Fed decisions will reflect political priorities, potentially leading to aggressive rate cuts.
  2. Re-evaluate portfolio sensitivity to political intervention. Position for lower long-term rates, but prepare for increased market volatility.
  3. The incoming Fed chair signals a re-alignment of monetary policy with executive branch goals. Expect policy to prioritize affordability and electoral success.
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February 3, 2026

New Fed Chair, Gold, Silver & Crypto Tank! Where Will Markets Go From Here?

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. The US is pivoting from a QE-fueled, government-led economy to a "free market" model under the new Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh. This means a potential reduction in the Fed's balance sheet (QT) and lower rates without yield curve control (YCC), leading to decreased US dollar liquidity.
  2. Adopt a phased, data-driven allocation strategy. Michael Nato recommends an 80% cash position, deploying first into Bitcoin (65% target) at macro lows (around 65K-58K BTC, MVRV < 1, 200WMA touch), then into high-conviction core assets (20%), long-term holds (10%), and finally "hot sauce" (5%) during wealth creation.
  3. The current "wealth destruction" phase, while painful, presents a rare opportunity to accumulate assets at generational lows, provided one understands the macro shifts and adheres to a disciplined, multi-stage deployment plan.
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February 3, 2026

Building the Onchain Super App | Xiao-Xiao J. Zhu

Lightspeed

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. The financial world is splitting into two parallel systems: opaque TradFi and transparent onchain finance. Value is migrating to platforms that can simplify and distribute onchain financial products globally.
  2. Invest in or build applications that prioritize mobile-native experiences, abstract away crypto complexities (like gas fees), and offer tangible real-world utility for onchain assets.
  3. The future of finance is onchain, and "super apps" like Jupiter are building the necessary infrastructure and user experiences to onboard the next billion users.
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February 3, 2026

The Crypto Community Hangover w/ David Hoffman

The Gwart Show

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Crypto's initial broad vision has narrowed to specific financial use cases, while AI and traditional markets capture broader attention. This means builders must focus on tangible value and investors on proven models.
  2. Identify projects with novel token distribution models (like Cap's stablecoin airdrop) or those building consumer-friendly applications within new ecosystems (like Mega ETH) that address past tokenomics failures.
  3. The industry is past its naive, speculative phase. Success hinges on practical applications, robust tokenomics, and competing with traditional finance, not just abstract ideals.
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February 3, 2026

The Crypto Community Hangover w/ David Hoffman

The Gwart Show

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. The Macro Shift: From unbridled, community-driven idealism to a pragmatic, business-focused approach. Early crypto imagined a world where "everything is a thing on Ethereum," but reality has narrowed its primary use cases to finance and trading, forcing a re-evaluation of tokenomics and community models. This shift is also driven by AI capturing mindshare and traditional finance co-opting blockchain tech.
  2. The Tactical Edge: Re-evaluate token distribution models. Instead of relying on inflationary yield farming that creates sell pressure, explore innovative approaches like Cap's "stable drop" (airdropping stablecoins, then inviting participation in a token sale) to align incentives and attract long-term holders. Focus on building real products with defensible business models, even if they lean more "business" than "protocol."
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February 2, 2026

Gavin Zaentz & Pranav Ramesh: Leadpoet, Lead Generation, Intent-Driven Sales Automation | Ep. 79

Ventura Labs

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. The shift from centralized, static data aggregation to decentralized, real-time, incentivized intelligence networks is fundamentally changing how data-intensive industries operate.
  2. Investigate subnet opportunities where incumbent data quality is low and validation is a core challenge.
  3. The future of sales is not just about more leads, but smarter, fresher, and more relevant ones.
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