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This co-hosted podcast analyzes the recently announced Stargate project, a $500 billion initiative to build massive AI data centers in the US. The discussion unfolds by first describing the announcement, then delving into a financial breakdown of the project's feasibility, dispelling the notion that $500 billion in up...
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In this podcast, Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner engage in a lively discussion covering a range of current topics. They explore China's rapid technological progress and the urgent need for the US to enhance its competitiveness. The conversation touches on the potential for balancing the US budget, the implications of IPO...
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Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner discuss the shift in Silicon Valley's political alignment towards Trump, attributing it to perceived assaults on business, technology, and innovation by the Biden administration, including policies on crypto, AI, and capital gains taxes. They explore the strategic use of open source as a d...
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