In a "Casual Friday" episode, Shaan and Sam share content from their group chat, starting with Apple's new Alarm Kit, which allows any app to function as an alarm. They discuss the potential for innovation in alarm apps and joke about its significance. They then critique McKinsey's consulting practices, referencing a tweet about their advice to Warner Brothers and Discovery. The hosts discuss Frank Slootman's views on ambition and the value of building something new versus consulting. They transition to discussing Les Schwab's business philosophy of treating people well, and Sam's admiration for entrepreneurs with "small town grit with big number swagger." They also touch on a man who defrauded Facebook and Google, ChatGPT's impressive retention rates, and Elon Musk's apology to Donald Trump. They wrap up by admiring Theo Vaughn's social media presence and discussing Ramp, a company that outperformed Brex, and end with a promotion for Sam's copywriting course.
