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Today’s show:

Atreides Management’s Gavin Baker joins Jason to break down the current macro picture, the AI platform shift, and the reshuffling of the entire tech deck. (1:27) They also cover the potential impact of AI recursively improving itself and extinction risks (15:06) before discussing chip demand, Nvidia’s outlook, and more! (25:13) Then, Embroker's Chief Insurance Officer David Derigiotis explains how to differentiate your business with cybersecurity! (40:24)

Gavin's fireside chat was recorded live at LAUNCH Angel Summit in Napa.

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Time stamps:

(0:00) Gavin and Jason on joining the resistance!

(1:27) Current macro picture, the AI platform shift, and how AI is reshuffling everything in tech

(13:42) Hampton - Join Hampton's community of high-growth founders today at https://joinhampton.com/twist

(15:06) Exponential compounding of generative AI, AGI chances, recursive AI improvement

(23:55) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST

(25:13) Chip demand, Nvidia’s outlook, which high-end fields might be most at risk, extinction risks

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(40:24) Embroker Chief Insurance Officer David Derigiotis gives a talk on how to differentiate your business with cybersecurity

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