Agentic shopping (where AI agents handle the entire buying process for you) is one of the most-hyped ideas in tech right now. But according to Pinterest CEO Bill Ready, it’s not arriving anytime soon. In this episode, we break down what agentic shopping is, why big tech companies are chasing it, and why the industry might be years away from making it a reality.Featured Guest: Medha Agrawal, general partner, defy vc
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ChatGPT 5 is Here
OpenAI just launched GPT-5, its smartest, fastest, and most useful model yet, available immediately to all ChatGPT users.
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$100B Question: Can Apple Actually Manufacture in the USA?
Under pressure from Trump’s tariff threats, Apple just announced it is pouring another $100 billion into U.S. manufacturing to protect iPhones, and its bottom line. And the company announces its new “American Manufacturing Program” to reshore Apple’s supply chain and boost U.S. production of critical components.Featured Guest: Rob Biederman, managing partner, Asymmetric Capital Partners
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Palantir Wins $10 Billion, 10-Year Army Contract
Palantir just locked in a $10 billion, 10-year deal with the U.S. Army to streamline 75 contracts into one, solidifying its role as the Pentagon’s go-to software partner in the age of AI-driven warfare.Featured Guest: Ross Fubini, founder and managing director, XYZ Ventures
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The Rise of Austin: America’s Next Big Startup Capital
Austin is the next big startup capital. It is now the fastest-growing major startup ecosystem in the U.S., and is on track to surpass Boston as the #4 startup city, right behind San Francisco, New York, and Los Angeles.
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