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Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AI
Welcome to Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AI, the show that covers the most important news in artificial intelligence. From fresh breakthroughs to the companies leading the way, each episode helps you stay informed on the fast moving world of AI.
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- Founder Built: Interviews, News, Startups, AI
Meta Unwinds $2B Manus Acquisition, and I had a baby!
In this episode, we share exciting personal news alongside discussions on Meta's unwinding of their $2 billion Manus acquisition and the repercussions stemming…
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Lovable HIts $500M in ARR, Apple Announces AI Siri
In this episode, we explore Lovable's remarkable growth as it hits $500 million in annual recurring revenue and discuss Apple's exciting new features in AI and…
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S&P 500’s Block on Innovative IPOs
In this episode, we examine the S&P 500's refusal to allow SpaceX's fast-track entry, which also impacts OpenAI and Anthropic’s IPO prospects. We also discuss…
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Analyzing Alphabet's $80 Billion AI Request
In this episode, we explore Alphabet's ambitious plan to raise $80 billion for AI development, including a major investment from Berkshire Hathaway. We also…
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Anthropic's IPO: A Startup Perspective
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's confidential IPO filing at a $965 billion valuation, shedding light on the competitive landscape against OpenAI and…
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Navigating the $965B Anthropic Valuation
In this episode, we explore the staggering $65 billion raise by Anthropic, propelling them beyond OpenAI’s valuation and transforming the AI landscape. We also…
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AI's Role in Financial Success
In this episode, we explore the critical insights around measuring the return on investment (ROI) of AI technologies in business. Discover why simply…
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Uber's AI Spending, the Pope on AI, TikTok and Universal's AI Music Deal
In this episode, we explore Uber's struggles with justifying its substantial AI spending and the challenges companies face in measuring ROI. We also discuss a…
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Startup Perspectives on AI Interaction Models
In this episode, we discuss Thinking Machines Lab’s latest announcement, Interaction Models, a new approach for making AI collaborate more naturally with…
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Reaching for a $26.5 Trillion AI Market
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's recent hiring of a crisis veteran to improve its public perception and the implications of a proposed AI testing executive…
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Startup Insights: Investments and AI Policy
In this episode, we examine SpaceX's $2.8 billion investment in gas turbines for XAI data centers, while discussing the implications of ongoing legal…
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OpenAI and SpaceX are Racing to IPO First
In this episode, we discuss OpenAI's impending IPO, potential implications on the tech market, and the impressive growth of Google AI's user base. We also…
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Dominion's Acquisition: Important Developments
In this episode, I talk about Meta and Andrel's collaboration on augmented reality glasses for the U.S. Army, and cover the challenges faced by bug bounty…
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ChatGPT's in Your Bank, Google Spams the GEO Industry, Brockman Takes OpenAI Product
On the show OpenAI named Greg Brockman product chief on May 15 and merged ChatGPT, Codex, and the developer API into a single team, Thibault Sottiaux runs the…
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Anthropic + Gates Give $200M to Healthcare | Cerebras IPO Doubles
Microsoft scouts non-OpenAI deals; Clio hits $500M ARR as Anthropic enters legal. Show Articles Anthropic and Gates Foundation commit $200M to deploy Claude in…
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Claude for Small Business ships | Altman Testifies He's 'truthful'
Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Show…
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Amazon Devs "tokenmaxxing", SpaceX & Google Collab, Anthropic Legal Fight
Amazon developers are “tokenmaxxing” as AI coding tools reshape how software gets built, while SpaceX and Google team up in a major collaboration with big…
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Google Stops AI Exploit, Nadella Testifies, OpenAI's New $4B Unit
Show Links Get the top 80+ AI Models for $8.99 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai How I Grow and Scale My Business with AI: https://www.skool.com/aihustle Show…
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Anthropic Aiming for $1 Trillion Valuation
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's ambitious plans for a $1 trillion valuation amidst significant shifts in the tech industry, including job cuts at…
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Anthropic's Claude 'Dreaming' Breakthrough Discussed
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's latest advancements, including Claude's new dreaming feature for self-improvement and significant cloud computing…
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GPT 5.5 Release: Founder Insights
In this episode, we explore the latest updates from OpenAI, including the release of GPT 5.5 and their new self-serve ads manager for U.S. advertisers. We also…
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AI Unionization: A Turning Point
In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's latest developments, including the launch of 10 prebuilt finance agents and full Microsoft 365 integrations. We also…
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Billion-Dollar Moves by AI Pioneers
In this episode, we discuss the groundbreaking billion-dollar deals by OpenAI and Anthropic. Explore the entrepreneurial spirit behind these transformative…
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Anthropic to Raise at $900B, Musk Admits Grok Was Trained on OpenAI, Gemini Hits 4M Cars
In this episode, we explore the Pentagon's decision to exclude Anthropic from its classified network while welcoming other key AI companies. We also discuss…
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Anthropic and Their $50 Billion Ambition
In this episode, we unpack the ambition behind Anthropic's $50 billion fundraising target. Understand how this pursuit connects with the landscape of AI…
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Day 3 of the Musk-Altman Trial: What Happened?
In this episode, we recount the critical moments from day three of the Musk vs. Altman trial. We also explore the implications of the Anthropic ban's recent…
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Examining OpenAI's Tension Between Leaders
In this episode, we discuss the tension between Sam Altman and OpenAI's CFO. Additionally, we review the implications of the EU's halt on the AI Act and the…
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OpenAI's Split from Microsoft: What Lies Ahead
In this episode, we discuss what lies ahead now that OpenAI has split from Microsoft. We’ll also cover the incredible $1.1 billion raised by AlphaGo's…
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ChatGPT 5.5: Implications for Startups
In this episode, we discuss the implications of ChatGPT 5.5's launch for startups. We also delve into SpaceX's innovative GPU efforts. See Privacy Policy at…
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Foundational AI Strategies from Google
In this episode, we discuss the foundational AI strategies revealed by Google at Cloud Next. Understand how their multi-layer approach lays groundwork for…
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New Apple CEO, OpenAI's New Image Model, Vercel AI Hack
In this episode, we explore the significant leadership change at Apple as Tim Cook steps down and John Tarnas takes the helm, amid ongoing challenges in the AI…
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Anthropic's Revenue Win Against OpenAI
In this episode, we discuss the entrepreneurial journey behind Anthropic's revenue success compared to OpenAI. Join us for insights from founders. See Privacy…
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Innovations from OpenAI Codex and Anthropic Claude
In this episode, we highlight innovations stemming from OpenAI's Codex and Anthropic's Claude. Understand what these advancements mean for startups. See…
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Anthropic Ships Opus 4.7, $2B With No Product & Google AI Deals
Anthropic dropped Claude Opus 4.7 today, but the bigger story is the model they didn't release. We break down Project Glasswing, why Mythos stays locked up…
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Anthropic's IPO Play, Novo Nordisk x OpenAI, and the First Brain Sensor Goes Human
Anthropic adds the Novartis CEO to its board as it gears up for an IPO — and on the same day, Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to supercharge drug…
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Altman Gets Molotov Cocktail, Zuckerberg Creates AI Clone
In this episode, we explore groundbreaking developments in the tech world, including Mark Zuckerberg's creation of an AI version of himself and Apple's…
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Meta's New Model, Gemini 4, OpenAI Proposes AI Policy
Today we (really just me lol) talk about Google's launch of Gemini 4, a groundbreaking open-source model. We also discuss the implications of Eli Lilly's…
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Anthropic's Mythos Found Millions of Security Vulnerabilities
In this episode, we explore Anthropic's ambitious Project Glasswing, aimed at securing critical software vulnerabilities with the powerful Claude Mythos…
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Q1 2026 Venture Funding Hits $300B Record
In this episode, we examine the astonishing $300 billion venture funding in Q1 2026, with 80% allocated to AI startups. We also discuss the implications of new…
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OpenAI Acquires TBPN: (yes the tech news podcast)
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's groundbreaking acquisition of the Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN) and what it means for the future of tech…
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OpenAI's $121B Funding Round Explained
In this episode, we explore OpenAI's record-setting $121 billion funding round at an $852 billion valuation and discuss the implications of this massive…
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OpenAI's $40 Billion Investment and AI Advances
In this episode, we explore SoftBank's monumental $40 billion investment in OpenAI and what it signifies for the AI landscape. We also discuss the emergence of…
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Nvidia Claims Its Hardware Outpaces Google TPUs by a Generation
Nvidia is leaning into memory and interconnect breakthroughs. They say these are the real game changers. We break down the technology. Get the top 40+ AI…
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Momentic Secures $15M to Advance AI Code Validation
Momentic is investing its new funding into smarter code-aware testing tools. Their platform reads logic paths to detect hidden risks. This episode explores why…
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AWS Pushes Forward $50B AI Upgrade for U.S. Federal Cloud
AWS is pushing forward with a $50 billion AI upgrade to the federal cloud ecosystem. Enhancements cover faster networking and expanded compute availability…
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Anthropic Fine-Tunes Memory in Opus 4.5 for Better Precision
Opus 4.5 features refined memory structures that improve accuracy. It reduces the chance of context loss during detailed tasks. We discuss what makes this…
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Inside Google’s $93B AI Expansion Plan
Google is scaling AI compute dramatically to maintain leadership. We explore why this move is critical for AI development. Listeners will grasp the strategy…
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Federal AI Oversight Could Be Coming Soon
Reports suggest Washington is examining ways to centralize AI rules across states. Today we unpack the motivations, possible challenges, and implications for…
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Gmail Data Is Now an AI Asset
Gmail provides Google with communication patterns crucial for training models. It expands the AI’s language range. We examine the implications. Get the top 40+…
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TikTok Introduces New Tools to Filter AI Storytelling Videos
TikTok lets you filter out AI-narrated or AI-written story videos. Many users say these clutter their feeds. The new tools make customization simple. Get the…
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NestAI Completes €100M Round and Expands Defense AI Lab With Nokia
NestAI completed a €100M round and expanded its defense AI lab with Nokia. Their lab will focus on secure simulations and automated threat mapping. Reviewers…
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Function Health Receives Major Push Toward Global Growth
Backers want to see the platform deployed globally. Its data models adapt across diverse populations. This funding fuels international outreach. Get the top…
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Nvidia Posts $57B Revenue, Fueling AI Economic Debate
The numbers highlight incredible momentum in AI. Nvidia’s chips remain fundamental to the industry. Experts disagree whether this is a revolution or a bubble…
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Suno Grabs $200M After Warner Dispute Is Resolved
Suno grabs $200M as its dispute with Warner Music is resolved. Executives say this helps strengthen relationships across the music industry. Analysts foresee…
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Google Reveals Gemini 3: AI Upgraded for the Future
Gemini 3 integrates advanced neural networks for faster and smarter processing. Performance in multi-modal tasks is drastically improved. Analysts predict it…
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Stack Overflow Opens Licensing Channels for AI-Hungry Startups
Smaller labs can now buy smaller, modular sets. This increases accessibility to curated data. The platform wants broad adoption. Get the top 40+ AI Models for…
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Bezos Raises $6.2B to Overhaul Global AI Access
The plan is to democratize powerful AI tools. Bezos says access should not be limited to tech giants. The company aims to onboard millions of users. Get the…
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OpenAI’s Cloud Costs With Microsoft Reach Crisis Levels, Leak Shows
The company cannot sustain the upticks. AI workloads are too expensive. This could reshape AI development. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box…
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Wonderful Lands $100M to Build Autonomous Support Agents
Their AI agents can now handle complicated conversations independently. The new capital accelerates global rollout. This may reshape customer service entirely…
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ChatGPT 5.1 Released With AI-Powered Multi-User Rooms
OpenAI upgraded its collaborative environment. AI-Powered Rooms give everyone equal access to the same AI insights. Early testers say it speeds up…