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  • Jensen on Dwarkesh, Cursor x XAI, Netflix Stock Sinks | Diet TBPN
    Apr 16 2026

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.


    Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.


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    32 m
  • Kevin Hart live on TBPN
    Apr 16 2026

    This is our full interview with Kevin Hart and his business partner James Morrissey, recorded live on TBPN.

    We discuss Kevin Hart’s approach to building authentic, long-term brands rather than slapping his name on products, his partnership with James and their strategy for breaking through a crowded tequila market with real ownership and storytelling, and the operational grind behind scaling a $200M business, from hands-on distribution to adapting to shifting media, consumer behavior, and the next generation of creators.

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    23 m
  • Jensen on Dwarkesh, Cursor + xAI, Codex Update | Kevin Hart & James Morrissey, Ben Smith, Jonathan Criss, Paul Scherer, Matan Grinberg, Akhil Voorakkara, Charlie Cheever, Victor Cardenas Codriansky, Theodor Marcu
    Apr 16 2026
    (01:57) - Jensen on Dwarkesh (27:23) - Cursor + xAI (30:49) - Claude Opus 4.7 Reactions (34:00) - Codex Update (35:14) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (40:03) - Ben Smith, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Semafor, discussed the Semafor World Economy conference, highlighting its scale with over 500 global CEOs and political figures in attendance. He emphasized the conference's focus on the intersection of politics, finance, and technology, noting that discussions frequently centered on artificial intelligence and its impact on large enterprises. Smith also shared insights into Semafor's use of AI tools to enhance journalism, including a system that analyzes interview transcripts to identify newsworthy content. (49:30) - Jonathan Criss, CEO and founder of Vital Lyfe, previously spent over 13 years at SpaceX, where he contributed to projects like Dragon and Starlink. In the conversation, he discusses Vital Lyfe's mission to address water scarcity by developing portable desalination units that convert seawater into potable water, leveraging high-rate manufacturing to reduce costs and increase accessibility. He also highlights the company's recent fundraising success and plans to scale production in their new California facility. (01:01:40) - Paul Scherer, originally from a small German village, is the founder of a new platform designed to connect people by bridging personalized digital bubbles. In the conversation, he discusses his journey from Germany to San Francisco, the early stages of his startup, and his vision to strengthen existing relationships through technology. He also reflects on the challenges of building meaningful connections in an era of hyper-personalized content and the importance of creating experiences that foster genuine human interaction. (01:17:06) - Kevin Hart & James Morrissey. Kevin Hart is an American comedian and actor. In the conversation, Hart discusses his tequila brand, Gran Coramino, emphasizing his commitment to authenticity and quality in its creation. He highlights the importance of hard work and genuine involvement in his business ventures, aiming to build a brand that reflects his personal values and dedication. James Morrissey is the CEO of Gran Coramino, the tequila brand co-founded with Kevin Hart. He leads the company’s growth, brand strategy, and distribution, building it into a premium spirits business focused on quality and storytelling. (01:40:29) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions (01:44:06) - Matan Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of Factory, discusses the company's recent $150 million funding round led by prominent investors, the evolving landscape of AI adoption in software development, and the importance of enterprises being model-agnostic to ensure efficiency and resilience. (01:56:54) - Akhil Voorakkara, co-founder and CEO of Ulysses Ecosystem Engineering, discusses the company's recent $38 million Series A funding led by Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism Fund, which will enable the production of more autonomous maritime robots like their Mako model. He highlights the versatility of these modular robots, capable of both autonomous and remote-controlled operations, equipped with various sensors for tasks such as infrastructure inspection and environmental monitoring. Voorakkara also emphasizes the company's commitment to vertical integration, manufacturing components in-house to reduce costs and accelerate development, thereby enhancing their ability to address critical challenges in maritime domains. (02:06:12) - Charlie Cheever, co-founder of Quora and current president of Expo, discusses Expo's recent $45 million Series B funding led by Georgian, bringing the company to 62 employees worldwide. He highlights Expo's evolution into a leading platform for AI-driven app development, enabling developers to create high-quality mobile applications using React Native and TypeScript, with the flexibility to incorporate native code when necessary. Cheever also emphasizes the importance of taste, high action per minute (APM), and agency in software engineers, especially in the era of AI-assisted development. (02:18:35) - Victor Cardenas, co-founder and CEO of Slash, a rapidly growing business banking platform, discusses the company's mission to modernize banking for entrepreneurs by offering industry-specific financial solutions that go beyond traditional services. He highlights Slash's focus on automating financial workflows tailored to various sectors, aiming to become a leading commercial card issuer in the U.S. Additionally, Cardenas emphasizes the integration of AI tools, such as their agent "Twin," to enhance user experience and operational efficiency. (02:25:10) - Theodor Marcu, Head of Product Growth at Cognition, discusses the recent launch of Windsurf 2.0, which integrates Devin, Cognition's AI software engineer, into the Windsurf platform, introducing an agent command center to streamline the management of multiple AI agents. He emphasizes the evolving role of ...
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  • Allbirds’ AI Pivot, Snap Cuts 16% of Workforce, Amazon’s GlobalStar Deal | Diet TBPN
    Apr 16 2026

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.


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    26 m
  • AI-Birds, Snap's Next Chapter, Amazon + Globalstar | Kiva Dickinson, Aron D'Souza, Michael Mignano, Wade Foster, Ankur Nagpal, Bailey Pumfleet, Han Wang
    Apr 15 2026

    • (01:52) - AllBirds turns to AI Compute Provider
    • (15:04) - Snaps Cuts 16% of Workforce
    • (22:45) - Amazon + Globalstar
    • (31:00) - Kiva Dickinson, founder and managing partner of Selva Ventures, leads investments in emerging health and wellness brands. In the conversation, he discusses his transition from investment banking to venture capital, highlighting his focus on supporting early-stage consumer brands that promote healthier living. He emphasizes the importance of providing strategic resources to these companies, aiming to make healthier living more accessible and enjoyable.
    • (50:30) - Aron D'Souza, an Australian lawyer and entrepreneur, is the founder of the Enhanced Games, an upcoming sporting event that permits the use of performance-enhancing drugs. In the conversation, he discusses the inaugural event scheduled for late May in Las Vegas, highlighting the participation of Olympic gold medalists and world record holders, and mentions the organization's plans to go public through a SPAC combination on the New York Stock Exchange. Additionally, D'Souza introduces his new venture, Objection.AI, an AI-driven platform designed to challenge and verify claims made in the media, aiming to establish an objective arbiter of truth in society.
    • (01:02:31) - Uber Commits $10B to RoboTaxis
    • (01:04:28) - Michael Mignano, co-founder of the podcasting platform Anchor and former head of Spotify's talk audio division, has joined Union Square Ventures (USV) as a General Partner. In his conversation, he discusses his longstanding relationship with USV, highlighting their thesis-driven investment approach and willingness to support unconventional ideas. He emphasizes the importance of in-depth discussions within small teams to develop clear strategies, a practice he values from his experiences at Anchor and Spotify.
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    • (01:30:03) - Wade Foster, co-founder and CEO of Zapier, discusses the recent launch of Zapier's SDK, which integrates with various coding agents to automate tasks across numerous tools. He highlights the surge in internal tool development within companies, noting that Zapier's marketing team created over 80 new internal tools during a recent hackathon. Foster also emphasizes the importance of maintaining accountability when using AI-generated content and shares insights on how remote work enhances documentation and institutional knowledge.
    • (01:51:35) - Ankur Nagpal, founder of Teachable and Carry, discusses the recent acquisition of Carry by AngelList and Lettuce Financial. AngelList acquired Carry's parent company to enhance its financial product offerings, while Lettuce Financial acquired Carry's retirement platform to provide comprehensive services for self-employed individuals. Nagpal highlights the importance of these partnerships in expanding access to financial tools for solopreneurs and plans to continue his involvement as a strategic advisor.
    • (02:01:09) - Bailey Pumfleet, co-founder and CEO of Cal.com, discusses the company's transition from open-source to closed-source scheduling software due to escalating AI-driven security threats. He highlights that advancements in AI have enabled rapid exploitation of open-source code, compromising application security. To protect sensitive user data, Cal.com has decided to close its source code while maintaining its commitment to user trust and data integrity.
    • (02:09:54) - Han Wang, co-founder and CEO of Mintlify, discusses the company's mission to empower developers by providing AI-native documentation solutions, which have been adopted by over 10,000 companies, including Anthropic, Microsoft, and Coinbase. He highlights the increasing role of AI in consuming documentation, noting that currently, approximately 50% of their documentation traffic comes from AI agents, a figure expected to rise to over 90% by year's end. Wang also announces Mintlify's recent $45 million Series B funding at a $500 million valuation, emphasizing the importance of accessible and up-to-date documentation in the rapidly evolving software landscape.


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    2 h y 23 m
  • Artemis II Makes History, Nutella in Space, The US-China AI Race | Diet TBPN
    Apr 13 2026

    Diet TBPN delivers the best of today’s TBPN episode in 30 minutes. TBPN is a live tech talk show hosted by John Coogan and Jordi Hays, streaming weekdays 11–2 PT on X and YouTube, with each episode posted to podcast platforms right after.


    Described by The New York Times as “Silicon Valley’s newest obsession,” the show has recently featured Mark Zuckerberg, Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and Satya Nadella.


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    31 m
  • Artemis II Recap, Work vs Leisure, AI Backlash | Krste Asanović, Peter Diamandis, Balachandar Ramamurthy
    Apr 13 2026

    • (00:44) - Artemis II Recap
    • (36:08) - Work vs Leisure
    • (39:20) - Altman's House Attacked
    • (44:11) - We Can't Stop China's AI
    • (01:00:54) - 𝕏 Timeline Reactions
    • (01:11:41) - Balachandar Ramamurthy, CEO of Critical Loop and former SpaceX engineer, discusses his transition from aerospace to energy, emphasizing the need for reliable, cost-effective power solutions. He highlights Critical Loop's approach of deploying energy storage and flexible generation at the grid's edge to reduce long wait times for industrial power access. Additionally, he mentions the company's recent $26 million funding round led by Conifer Infrastructure Partners and Hanover.
    • (01:22:12) - Krste Asanović, a Professor Emeritus at UC Berkeley and co-founder of SiFive, discusses the evolution of SiFive since its 2015 inception, highlighting its recent $400 million Series G funding round led by Atreides Management with participation from NVIDIA. He explains the company's shift from custom silicon to providing RISC-V IP designs, emphasizing the growing demand for high-performance CPUs in data centers to support AI workloads. Asanović also notes the collaborative nature of their work with customers, tailoring CPU designs to specific needs, and discusses the technical and business challenges in developing high-performance processors, including power efficiency and the use of advanced process nodes.
    • (01:31:50) - Peter Diamandis is a Greek-American engineer, physician, and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation, which has launched over $600 million in competitions driving more than $10 billion in research and development across various fields. He discusses the rapid progression of technology, emphasizing the importance of viewing advancements like AI as opportunities rather than threats, and envisions a future of abundance where every individual has access to essential resources. He also reflects on his long-standing relationship with Elon Musk, highlighting Musk's consistent delivery on ambitious visions and their shared commitment to solving global challenges through innovation.
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    2 h y 7 m
  • Chad Janis: How I Sold Grüns to Unilever for $1.2B
    Apr 11 2026

    This is our full interview with Chad Janis recorded live on TBPN.

    We discuss his accidental entry into building Grüns after spotting a broken habit in greens powders, his conviction in reimagining supplements through a more enjoyable gummy form factor, and how he built one of the largest D2C exits in the category despite launching at a low point in consumer sentiment.

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    24 m