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AI Podcasts

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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February 11, 2026

The Autonomous Driving Race Is Already Over w/ Kyle Reidhead

Milk Road AI

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. Tesla's core identity is an AI company, not an EV maker. Its competitive advantage stems from its neural network approach to FSD.
  2. A Tesla owner can soon deploy their car as a robo-taxi, potentially earning $60-80k+ annually. This transforms a depreciating asset into a cash-generating machine, altering car ownership economics.
  3. Tesla's ability to build cars entirely in-house, coupled with its AI data collection and processing, gives it a unique advantage. This allows faster innovation and cost control.
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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, spearheaded by Tesla's FSD and robotics, is poised to create a deflationary environment for transportation and labor. This will fundamentally alter consumer spending and corporate cost structures.
  2. Evaluate Tesla's stock not as an automotive company, but as a dominant AI and robotics platform with multiple, compounding revenue streams. Consider long-term positions, especially on dips, as the market reprices its future potential.
  3. Tesla's unique, vertically integrated approach to AI and robotics, combined with Elon Musk's multi-planetary vision, positions it to capture and reshape multiple trillion-dollar industries. Understanding this fundamental shift is crucial for anyone building or investing in the future of automation 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. Evaluate Tesla not as an automotive stock, but as a dominant AI and robotics platform with a clear path to exponential revenue growth from FSD and humanoid robots. Consider long-term investment, especially during market pullbacks.
  2. The convergence of AI, robotics, and space infrastructure, spearheaded by Elon Musk's companies, is creating a new economic paradigm of abundance and deflation. This trend will fundamentally alter labor markets and consumer spending.
  3. Tesla's reorientation to an autonomous robotics and AI company, powered by FSD and integrated with SpaceX and XAI, is set to create unprecedented value. Investors and builders must understand this pivot for the next wave of technological and economic change.
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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 creating a new economic reality where vertically integrated AI companies will dominate core industries like transportation and labor, leading to massive deflationary pressures and a re-evaluation of asset value.
  2. Investors should recognize Tesla's FSD and robotics as its primary value drivers, not its EV sales. Focus on its unique data moat and the impending regulatory approvals for unsupervised FSD as key catalysts for a significant market repricing.
  3. Tesla is poised to become a multi-trillion-dollar company by owning the future of autonomous transportation and labor. Understanding this shift is crucial for positioning your portfolio for the next wave of AI-driven wealth creation 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 core identity has shifted from an EV manufacturer to an AI and autonomous robotics company. This means its competitive advantage isn't in car sales, but in its proprietary neural network and data processing capabilities for self-driving.
  2. Tesla's upcoming robo-taxi network will compete directly with ride-sharing services, not traditional car manufacturers. This means a 10x cheaper service, potentially making car ownership obsolete for many.
  3. Elon Musk's early bet on neural networks over LiDAR for FSD gave Tesla a multi-year lead. This foresight allowed Tesla to build a data moat that competitors cannot replicate quickly.
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February 10, 2026

The future of financing AI infrastructure with Wayne Nelms, CTO of Ornn

Semi Doped

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The AI infrastructure buildout is moving from speculative intuition to financially engineered certainty, driven by the need to de-risk massive capital investments in volatile hardware markets.
  2. Evaluate your compute procurement and data center buildout strategies through the lens of financial hedging instruments to secure predictable costs and unlock cheaper capital.
  3. Financial products for compute are not just a nice-to-have; they are becoming essential for sustainable growth in AI infrastructure, directly impacting profitability and investment viability over the next 6-12 months.
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February 10, 2026

The future of financing AI infrastructure with Wayne Nelms, CTO of Ornn

Semi Doped

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The AI compute market is rapidly evolving from a speculative, opaque environment to a financially engineered commodity market, driven by the need for risk mitigation and capital efficiency.
  2. Integrate compute futures and residual value products into your financial planning to de-risk hardware investments and secure more favorable financing terms for AI infrastructure projects.
  3. Quantifying future compute demand and hardware value is no longer optional; it is the critical differentiator for profitable AI infrastructure investment and operation over the next 6-12 months.
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February 10, 2026

The future of financing AI infrastructure with Wayne Nelms, CTO of Ornn

Semi Doped

AI
Key Takeaways:
  1. The AI compute market is transitioning from an opaque, intuition-driven capital sink to a financially engineered commodity market. This transition will enable more efficient capital allocation and accelerate infrastructure buildout.
  2. Explore compute futures and residual value products to de-risk your AI infrastructure investments or operational costs. Engage with platforms like Ornn to gain transparency and hedging capabilities for GPUs and memory.
  3. The financialization of compute is not just about trading; it's about providing the certainty and transparency needed to build, finance, and operate the AI data centers of tomorrow, making the entire ecosystem more robust and predictable over the next 6-12 months.
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Crypto Podcasts

June 2, 2025

Bitcoin Hits Escape Velocity! Mike Novogratz on the Bond Crisis, Genius Act & AI’s Crypto Future

Bankless

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Bitcoin's Bull Run is Just Starting: Driven by broad adoption and macro uncertainty, Bitcoin has hit "escape velocity" with significant upside potential.
  2. Regulatory Winds Have Shifted: The impending Genius Act and a more crypto-friendly SEC are set to unleash a wave of innovation and institutional participation.
  3. Tokenization & AI are Converging: The tokenization of real-world assets, especially equities, and the build-out of AI infrastructure (often by crypto-related entities) are major growth vectors.
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June 2, 2025

Finding Product Market Fit In Crypto

Lightspeed

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Infrastructure is the New Frontier:** Prioritize crypto ventures using blockchain as a foundational layer to innovate and compete with Web2, moving beyond purely crypto-centric applications.
  2. **Solve Real Problems, Not Chase Hypotheses:** True PMF stems from addressing tangible user pain points; market creation is often a byproduct of successful problem-solving, not an initial goal.
  3. **Large Markets Fuel Pivots:** While a sharp focus is vital, building within a substantial market provides the necessary runway and adjacent opportunities critical for navigating the path to PMF.
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June 2, 2025

The Race to Replace Mainnet | Ian Unsworth, Kairos Research

0xResearch

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. UX is King: Seamless, integrated user experiences (like Hyperliquid's or a desired "Robin Hood for crypto") will win, as fragmentation (EVM L2s) breeds user frustration and churn.
  2. Solana's Ascent: Alpenlow’s 150ms finality and zero voting costs significantly enhance Solana's competitive edge, driven by an "underdog" culture of relentless improvement.
  3. ETH's Identity Search: Ethereum needs decisive leadership and a unified technical/narrative strategy to counter fragmentation and challengers; price pressure often serves as its main catalyst for action.
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June 1, 2025

We Asked Flood About His Hyperliquid Bull Thesis

The Rollup

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. **Hyperliquid (Hype) is King:** Flood states, "It's the only asset that matters in crypto other than Bitcoin... Nothing else makes money," citing its strong fundamentals and mispricing.
  2. **L1s are Uninvestable Commodities:** Focus on applications and frontends that directly serve users; L1s are a race to the bottom on fees and vulnerable to tech disruption.
  3. **Builder Codes Fuel an Ecosystem:** Hyperliquid's permissionless monetization will attract a wave of development, creating a moat through network effects and specialized user experiences.
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May 31, 2025

LIVE Hivemind: Crypto Treasury Companies, Sui Hack & Solana’s New Consensus

Empire

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Treasury Tactics: The "treasury company" model is the new "low float, high FDV" game, but relies on continued premium valuations and favorable debt markets; watch out for stress when debt matures.
  2. Sui's Pragmatism: Sui’s handling of the Cetus hack signals that newer chains may prioritize decisive action and recovery over decentralization purity in crises, a trend likely to continue.
  3. Solana's Evolution: Solana’s major consensus upgrade, developed by former critics, showcases a pragmatic, engineering-first approach focused on performance and validator accessibility, potentially strengthening its L1 position.
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May 31, 2025

Where Crypto Meets AI with Chris Dixon & David George

a16z

Crypto
Key Takeaways:
  1. Crypto Delivers Utility: Stablecoins move trillions monthly, proving crypto's real-world value beyond speculation for fast, cheap global payments.
  2. AI Rewrites Web Economics: AI's direct-answer capability breaks the old ad-traffic model. Crypto offers tools to build the new economic "covenant" required.
  3. Bet on Category Kings: Tech markets are "winner-take-all." Focus on the dominant player in any credible category, especially those led by founders with unique, "earned secrets."
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