The insiders are back this week to discuss the hottest topics coming out of the tech and startup ecosystems.

This week Emil, Chris and Yaniv discuss:

🔍 Carta's Controversial Pivot:

Carta halts its secondary business sharing private company data with investors following backlash. The hosts dissect the situation, critiquing Carta's response and exploring potential alternatives.

💹 Cryptocurrency ETF Impact:

Bitcoin experiences a minor dip post-ETF announcement, aligning with predictions. Ethereum anticipates its own ETF, driving a surge in its value. The hosts analyze the evolving crypto landscape.

🌐 OpenAI's Strategic Shift:

OpenAI reverses its stance, allowing military applications, prompting a debate on the ethical implications of tech-military collaboration. The hosts explore the fragmentation of tech companies based on geopolitical stances.

🤖 Google's Layoffs & AI Blame Game:

Google attributes recent layoffs to AI, but the hosts challenge this narrative, pointing to mismanagement and company bloat. Sundar Pichai faces criticism. Waymo's progress is acknowledged, yet doubts linger on commercial viability.

Engage with critical discussions on the intersection of technology, ethics, and leadership. Don't miss the insights—watch the full episode on The Startup Podcast now! 🚀🎙️

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Key links

Learn more about Chris and Yaniv

Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/

Credits

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Editor: Justin McArthur

Associate Producer: Aidan Cousins

Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang

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