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Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens on Tech and IPOs, Plus Google’s Search Evolution 4/4/24
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Founders Fund Partner Trae Stephens on Tech and IPOs, Plus Google’s Search Evolution 4/4/24
FromTechCheck
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12 minutes
Released:
Apr 4, 2024
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Podcast episode
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Trae Stephens is a partner at the prestigious VC firm Founders Fund, co-founder of the defense startup Anduril, and an early Palantir employee. He joins us for a rare interview on investing in defense technology, the thawing IPO market, whether an AI bubble is brewing, and more. Plus, Google’s dominance was built on free products - Gmail, Drive, Maps, Search. But now, in what would be a huge change from that model, the tech giant is reportedly considering charging for AI search features, adding them to its premium subscription services. One could argue it signals some desperation as it struggles to play catchup in the AI race, and a lack of commitment to disrupt its cash cow, Search.
Released:
Apr 4, 2024
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Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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