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• (01:07) - Ryan Petersen, founder and CEO of Flexport, a global supply chain management company, discusses the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that invalidated former President Trump's broad tariffs, highlighting the uncertainty surrounding potential refunds for businesses that paid these tariffs. He notes that while the Court's decision deemed the tariffs unconstitutional, it did not provide clarity on whether the $175 billion collected would be refunded, leaving companies in limbo. Petersen also mentions that Flexport has developed a tariff refund calculator to assist businesses in determining potential refunds, emphasizing the importance of staying informed as the situation evolves.
• (14:36) - Supreme Court Smackdown
• (21:54) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
• (47:36) - WSJ Mansion Section
• (01:00:34) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
• (01:03:29) - Palmer Luckey is a technology entrepreneur best known as the founder of Oculus VR, the virtual reality company acquired by Facebook in 2014. He later founded Anduril Industries, a defense technology company building autonomous systems, surveillance platforms, and AI-driven military hardware for the U.S. and allied governments.
• (01:32:18) - Jonathan Gould is a U.S. financial regulatory official and legal expert focused on banking policy and supervision. He has served in senior roles at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and has worked in private practice advising financial institutions on regulatory matters. He is known for his expertise in bank regulation, fintech policy, and the legal framework governing U.S. financial institutions.
• (01:46:36) - Diogo Mónica, General Partner, Haun Ventures, discusses his journey from leading security teams at Square and Docker to establishing Anchorage Digital, the first federally chartered crypto-native bank in the U.S. He highlights the challenges of obtaining a federal charter during a crypto-unfriendly administration and emphasizes the necessity for tech companies to build their own banking infrastructure to innovate in financial products. Mónica also notes a resurgence in new bank charters, indicating a shift towards tech-driven financial institutions.
• (01:55:57) - Joe Lonsdale is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist, known for co-founding Palantir Technologies, Addepar, and OpenGov, and serving as the managing partner at 8VC. He discusses the challenges facing low-end SaaS companies lacking robust systems of record, regulatory moats, or network effects, emphasizing that such companies are vulnerable to disruption, whereas well-established SaaS firms with strong tech cultures and significant investments in AI are better positioned to adapt and thrive.
• (02:04:19) - John Shahidi, co-founder of Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, discusses the brand's impressive 31% year-over-year growth in January, even during the typically slow "dry January" period. He attributes this success to strategic in-store marketing efforts, emphasizing the importance of engaging customers at the point of purchase rather than relying solely on creator-driven promotions. Shahidi also highlights the evolving drinking habits of younger consumers, noting a shift towards lighter beverages like seltzers and teas, as health consciousness rises and traditional beer consumption declines.
• (02:19:56) - Will Bruey, CEO and co-founder of Varda Space Industries, discusses the company's progress in space manufacturing, highlighting the recent landing of their fifth capsule and the upcoming launch of the sixth. He explains their strategy of implementing annual block upgrades to enhance hardware and software, drawing parallels to consumer electronics like smartphones. Bruey also emphasizes the focus on bio-manufacturing in microgravity over the next five to ten years, citing its economic viability and significant im