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AI Podcasts

February 11, 2026

Magic Johnson on The $1B Nike Deal That Got Away | Full Conversation with a16z

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The cultural pivot from short-term celebrity endorsements to long-term equity ownership is accelerating, driven by the transparency and efficiency of modern tech platforms. This creates a new class of builder-investors who leverage their brand for strategic capital deployment.
  2. Cultivate a "give first" mentality in networking, prioritizing long-term relationships over immediate transactions. Seek out "boring" businesses with clear demand in underserved markets, applying a disciplined, data-driven approach to investment and operational excellence.
  3. Success in the next decade demands a blend of relentless execution, strategic partnership, and a willingness to invest in foundational assets and experiences. For investors, this means looking beyond hype to identify enduring value, while for builders, it means leveraging new tools like AI to create efficient, high-impact ventures.
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February 11, 2026

Magic Johnson on The $1B Nike Deal That Got Away | Full Conversation with a16z

a16z

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The era of celebrity endorsements is giving way to celebrity equity ownership, where personal brands are used as strategic capital in high-growth ventures. This move is driven by a desire for long-term wealth creation and the recognition that influence, combined with smart capital, can accelerate business success.
  2. Cultivate a diverse network of mentors and partners, prioritizing those who offer deep expertise and shared vision over immediate financial gain. Invest in "boring" businesses with clear market demand and be prepared to put your own capital at risk to secure significant equity.
  3. Building a multi-generational business empire requires a long-term mindset, a willingness to learn from the best, and the courage to invest in overlooked opportunities and emerging technologies.
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February 11, 2026

The Autonomous Driving Race Is Already Over w/ Kyle Reidhead

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI-driven automation converges with Tesla's vertically integrated hardware and data infrastructure, creating a deflationary force across transportation and labor markets and an unparalleled economic moat.
  2. Investors should re-evaluate Tesla not as an automotive stock, but as a dominant AI and robotics platform with compounding revenue streams. Builders should study Tesla's full-stack, data-centric AI deployment.
  3. Tesla's imminent unsupervised FSD rollout and robo-taxi network will fundamentally alter personal mobility and asset ownership, making it critical for anyone tracking the future of AI, robotics, and global economics over the next 6-12 months.
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February 11, 2026

The Autonomous Driving Race Is Already Over w/ Kyle Reidhead

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Tesla's FSD, robotics, and space infrastructure capture this deflationary future.
  2. Evaluate Tesla's stock as a dominant AI and robotics platform with compounding revenue streams, not an auto manufacturer.
  3. Tesla's imminent unsupervised FSD rollout and robo taxi network will alter personal transportation and create a new asset class.
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February 11, 2026

The Autonomous Driving Race Is Already Over w/ Kyle Reidhead

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Evaluate Tesla not as an automotive stock, but as a leading AI and robotics platform with multiple, compounding revenue streams.
  2. AI-driven automation, powered by vertically integrated hardware and software, is poised to create unprecedented deflationary forces across transportation and labor, concentrating immense value in companies that control the full stack.
  3. Tesla's imminent unsupervised FSD rollout and robo-taxi network, coupled with its robotics and space infrastructure, represent a multi-trillion dollar opportunity that the market is only beginning to price in, making it a critical consideration for long-term tech investors.
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February 11, 2026

The Autonomous Driving Race Is Already Over w/ Kyle Reidhead

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI-driven vertical integration, exemplified by Tesla's FSD and robotics, is creating a new economic order where traditional industry boundaries dissolve. This shift will drive massive deflation in transportation and labor costs, fundamentally altering consumer behavior and capital allocation.
  2. Investors should evaluate companies not just on current revenue streams but on their proprietary data moats and ability to vertically integrate AI across hardware and software. Builders should focus on platforms that enable autonomous services, recognizing the immense value in owning both the AI and the physical means of deployment.
  3. Tesla's strategic pivot to autonomous AI and robotics, coupled with its unique data advantage and vertical integration, positions it to capture unprecedented market share in multiple trillion-dollar industries. This is about owning the future of movement, work, and even space exploration, making it a critical long-term bet for those looking beyond today's market narratives.
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February 11, 2026

The Autonomous Driving Race Is Already Over w/ Kyle Reidhead

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI-driven automation is collapsing the cost of transportation and labor, creating a deflationary force that will reshape global economies and supply chains.
  2. Investors should evaluate companies based on their AI moat and vertical integration, recognizing that traditional industry classifications no longer apply to leaders like Tesla.
  3. Tesla's imminent unsupervised FSD rollout and robo-taxi network will unlock massive, new revenue streams, potentially 10x-ing current revenues by 2030, making its current valuation a bargain for those who understand the AI-first vision.
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February 11, 2026

The Autonomous Driving Race Is Already Over w/ Kyle Reidhead

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The global economy is transitioning to an AI-driven, deflationary model, where vertically integrated autonomous systems will drastically reduce the cost of labor and transportation. Tesla's unique data moat and full-stack approach position it as a primary beneficiary and driver of this shift.
  2. Investors should re-evaluate Tesla not as an automotive stock, but as a dominant AI and robotics platform with multiple, compounding revenue streams. Consider its long-term potential beyond current market perceptions, especially as unsupervised FSD and humanoid robots scale.
  3. Tesla's strategic pivot and technological lead in autonomous AI are set to unlock unprecedented value in the coming years. Its ability to generate passive income for car owners and its expansion into humanoid robotics and space-based data processing will fundamentally reshape industries and investment landscapes.
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February 11, 2026

The Autonomous Driving Race Is Already Over w/ Kyle Reidhead

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. AI driven abundance is set to redefine global economics. Tesla's vertically integrated approach to autonomous systems (FSD, robo taxis, humanoid robots) and its unique data moat will drive massive deflation across transportation and labor, fundamentally altering cost structures and consumer behavior.
  2. Invest in infrastructure plays that support massive AI compute and data processing, or directly in companies with unassailable data moats in autonomous systems. Consider Tesla as a long term AI bet, not just an EV play, especially on dips, recognizing its unique position to generate recurring revenue from FSD subscriptions and robo taxi networks.
  3. Tesla's transition from car manufacturer to AI and robotics platform, underpinned by its FSD dominance and the convergence of Musk's ventures, positions it to capture multi trillion dollar markets. This shift will create unprecedented opportunities for investors who understand the underlying technological and economic forces at play over the next 6-12 months.
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Crypto Podcasts

June 30, 2025

The Stablecoin Future, Macro Moves & Big Tech Embracing Crypto | Permissionless IV Recap

Forward Guidance

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Bitcoin Treasury Companies Are The New Altcoins. They offer BTC beta through traditional stock markets, tapping into massive distribution and bypassing crypto-native hurdles. This is not a fad; it’s a structural shift.
  2. Stablecoins Are A Geopolitical Tool. Amidst soaring global debt, stablecoins provide a crucial, captive audience for US T-bills, making issuers like Circle exceptionally profitable as they absorb all the yield.
  3. DeFi's UX Is Its Achilles' Heel. As firms like Robinhood enter the fray with superior user experience, DeFi protocols must prove their value beyond regulatory arbitrage or risk being consumed by the centralized players using their own open-source tech.
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June 30, 2025

Macro Updates, Industry Narratives & Big Tech Coming For Crypto | Permissionless IV Recap

0xResearch

Crypto
Key Takeaways
  1. TradFi Rails are the New On-Ramp: The hottest trade is no longer an altcoin but a stock that buys Bitcoin. Corporate treasury vehicles are the "new tokens," leveraging global equity markets for unparalleled distribution.
  2. DeFi's UX Reckoning: Crypto’s open-source ethos inadvertently built the tools for Big Tech to create a superior user experience. Native protocols must now prove decentralization offers a real advantage or risk being out-competed by centralized giants.
  3. Macro Liquidity Isn't a Cure-All: Don't bet on fiscal deficits to lift all boats. Current capital flows are pumping equities, not on-chain altcoins, creating a significant headwind for the long tail of the crypto market.
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June 30, 2025

Macro Updates, Industry Narratives & Big Tech Coming For Crypto | Permissionless IV Recap

Bell Curve

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. The New "Tokens" Are Stocks: The hottest play isn't an L1 token; it's publicly traded companies buying Bitcoin. These "treasury companies" offer crypto exposure through traditional brokerage accounts, tapping into the world's largest distribution networks.
  2. DeFi's Lunch Is on the Menu: Big Tech is no longer just marketing. Firms like Robin Hood are coming for DeFi's profit pools, armed with superior UX and massive user bases. Native crypto apps must now prove they offer more than just a regulatory loophole.
  3. Don't Fight the Flows: Rising government deficits are fueling asset inflation, but the money isn't flowing into altcoins. It's being channeled into equities and Bitcoin ETFs. Betting on a broad altcoin rally based on macro liquidity is a losing trade for now.
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June 30, 2025

Macro Updates, Industry Narratives & Big Tech Coming For Crypto | PERMISSIONLESS IV Recap Bonus Ep.

Empire

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Equity is the new token. The most potent way to gain crypto exposure is shifting from on-chain tokens to owning the stock of companies that hold crypto, using TradFi rails for unmatched distribution.
  2. DeFi's moat is evaporating. Native crypto protocols must now compete on user experience and genuine utility as Big Tech co-opts their open-source technology, backed by massive user bases and regulatory know-how.
  3. Don't count on the money printer for your altcoins. Macro-level liquidity is not mechanically flowing down the risk curve into on-chain assets. The capital flows from fiscal expansion are primarily benefiting traditional equities, creating a major headwind for the broader altcoin market.
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June 30, 2025

Becoming a Crypto Millionaire with Sam Dogen

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Stop Treating Crypto Like a Lotto Ticket. Apply fundamental personal finance rules. Your crypto portfolio needs a plan built on consistent saving and a clear understanding of your risk tolerance.
  2. Buy Your Slice of America. Don’t short the real estate market by renting long-term. Owning your primary residence is a forced savings and investment vehicle that historically outpaces inflation.
  3. Government Adoption is the Ultimate Bull Case. The most powerful tailwind for any asset class, including crypto, is government support. Regulatory clarity and institutional products (like ETFs) are signals that the asset is here to stay.
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June 30, 2025

Macro Updates, Industry Narratives & Big Tech Coming For Crypto | Permissionless IV Recap

Lightspeed

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **TradFi Is the New DeFi.** The most compelling crypto plays are now publicly traded companies acquiring Bitcoin. These “treasury companies” are the new tokens, using traditional stock markets for distribution that on-chain protocols can only dream of.
  2. **Brace for Big Tech's Invasion.** Robinhood and Stripe are coming for DeFi's profit margins. They are poised to dominate with superior UX and distribution, challenging the very premise of many decentralized applications.
  3. **Capital Follows Boomers, Not the Blockchain.** Don't expect government money printing to pump your altcoin bags. New capital is flowing into equities via money market funds. The only crypto assets benefiting are those packaged for TradFi consumption, like Bitcoin ETFs and treasury stocks.
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