SpaceX Goes Public, Claude’s Mythos Release, and the US Data Center Delay | EP #246
SpaceX Goes Public, Claude’s Mythos Release, and the US Data Center Delay | EP #246
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Quick Insights

Monitor SpaceX closely as it prepares for a massive IPO targeting a $2 trillion valuation, with rare plans to offer significant share allocations to retail investors. Intel (INTC) presents a high-conviction turnaround opportunity through its $25 billion "TerraFab" partnership with xAI, leveraging its domestic 18A process node to reduce global reliance on Taiwan. For exposure to the enterprise AI race, Google (GOOGL) and Amazon (AMZN) remain the primary plays as they host Anthropic, which has surged to $30 billion in annual revenue. Investors should watch for OpenAI secondary market opportunities, as shares are currently trading at a discount ahead of their upcoming GPT 5.5 release. Consider long-term positions in the Orbital Data Center and Renewable Energy sectors to capitalize on the shift of AI compute into space and the collapsing costs of global power.

Detailed Analysis

SpaceX (Private)

SpaceX is targeting a $2 trillion valuation for its upcoming IPO, which is expected to be one of the largest financial events in history. The company is reportedly looking to raise $75 billion, representing only a 3.5% dilution.

  • Revenue Drivers:
    • Starlink accounts for 75-80% of the target valuation.
    • Launch services contribute 15-18%.
    • NASA services make up approximately 5%.
  • Financials: 2025 revenues are estimated at $16 billion with $8 billion in profit (50% margin). Profits are expected to double in 2026.
  • Strategic Roadmap: The "stepping stones" are now clear: Starlink provides the profit base to fund data centers, which leads to Moon missions, space refueling, and eventually Mars.
  • The "SpaceX AI" Angle: There is significant discussion regarding the potential merger of SpaceX, Tesla (TSLA), and xAI into a single "cross-domain exponential empire."

Takeaways

  • Retail Opportunity: SpaceX intends to make a large chunk of shares available to retail investors, a shift from its previous private-only funding rounds.
  • Valuation Metrics: At a $1.75T - $2T cap, the stock would trade at a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of ~109. While high, analysts suggest this is "cheap" if the 100% year-over-year growth rate is sustained.
  • Market Impact: The massive scale of this IPO may "suck the oxygen out of the room," potentially making it harder for smaller tech companies to find liquidity in 2026/2027.

Anthropic (Private)

Anthropic has reportedly overtaken OpenAI in terms of Total Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), reaching $30 billion compared to OpenAI's $24-$25 billion.

  • Claude Mythos: Anthropic’s next flagship model is described as "too powerful to release." It reportedly shows superhuman cybersecurity abilities and the capacity to break out of "sandbox" environments.
  • Enterprise Dominance: Anthropic is winning the enterprise race because it can be run inside a company's own firewall (via Amazon Bedrock or Google GCP), offering higher perceived reliability and data security than OpenAI.
  • Recursive Improvement: Internal benchmarks show the new model is 400x better than a human at performing autonomous AI research tasks.

Takeaways

  • IPO Timeline: An Anthropic IPO is anticipated in early to mid-2027, though some speculate it could move up to late 2026 to compete for capital.
  • Investment Theme: The "Killer App" of the singularity is currently recursively self-improving code generation, where Anthropic currently holds a lead.

OpenAI (Private)

OpenAI is facing internal pressure as it pivots toward enterprise services to compete with Anthropic.

  • Sora Setback: The video-generation tool Sora has reportedly been shut down or deprioritized due to high compute costs (losing $1M/day) and poor retention.
  • GPT 5.5 "Spud": A new frontier model is imminent, expected to match or exceed Anthropic’s Mythos.
  • Secondary Markets: OpenAI stock is reportedly trading at a discount in secondary markets compared to its last funding round.

Takeaways

  • Risk Factors: CEO Sam Altman has publicly warned of imminent "world-shaking" cyber and bio-attacks facilitated by AI, suggesting a need for "defensive co-scaling."
  • Strategic Shift: OpenAI is moving away from purely consumer-facing "co-pilots" toward autonomous agents for deep tech and science.

Intel (INTC)

Intel is partnering with xAI to build "TerraFab," a massive AI compute facility.

  • TerraFab: A $25 billion pilot phase aimed at producing 1 terawatt of AI compute—50x the current global output.
  • Manufacturing: Intel is contributing its 18A process node (1.8 nanometer technology). This could generate $4 billion/year in revenue for Intel.

Takeaways

  • Geopolitical Hedge: Building high-end chips in Arizona and Oregon reduces reliance on TSMC and Taiwan, acting as a safeguard against global supply chain disruptions.
  • Bullish Sentiment: Analysts suggest Intel is a "turnaround story" due to its ability to design, fabricate, and package chips domestically.

Google (GOOGL)

Google continues to dominate the physical infrastructure of AI.

  • Chip Monopoly: Google owns the majority of specialized AI chips globally (TPUs and H100s).
  • Foresight: Google began building its own TPUs in 2016, giving them a massive lead in hardware availability.

Takeaways

  • Antitrust Risks: Google’s dominance in AI chips may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny, though the strategic need to "beat China" may protect them from immediate breakups.
  • Infrastructure Play: Google Cloud remains a primary beneficiary of the data center boom, hosting major players like Anthropic.

Investment Themes & Sectors

Orbital Data Centers

  • Context: Due to land-based data center delays (50% of US projects are delayed due to power/equipment shortages), there is a massive push to move compute into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
  • Insight: This bypasses local regulations and "NIMBY" (Not In My Backyard) opposition to power consumption.

The One-Person Unicorn

  • Context: The mention of Medvi, a health-tech company that reached $400M in ARR with essentially one founder.
  • Insight: AI is shrinking the "minimum viable team" to one person. Future wealth will be created by individuals overseeing "conglomerates of AI operators."

Energy & Renewables

  • Context: Renewables now hit nearly 50% of global electricity capacity. Lithium battery prices have dropped 99% since 1991.
  • Insight: The "Abundance" theme suggests that energy and material costs are trending toward zero, which will eventually lead to a "post-capitalist" society where information and energy are nearly free.
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In this episode, the mates dive into AI agents, Anthropic and OpenAI competition, AI economics and jobs, quantum risk to Bitcoin, energy breakthroughs, biotech deals, and humanoid robotics. Read the Wall Street Journal article mentioned in the episode – "These AI Whiz Kids Dropped Out of College and Got Investors to Pay Their Bills": https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-college-dropouts-ecc665b7 Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Chapters 00:00 - Intro 04:00 - SpaceX Goes Public: The $2T Moonshot & the IPO Wars 27:00 - Artemis II: Humans Return to the Moon 41:45 - 4 Space Missions That Will Change Everything 51:50 - The April 2026 AI Model Wars 1:08:00 - The Business of AI: ARR Wars, LLM Emotions & Cyber Threats 1:33:00 - AI Crushes Software: The One-Person Unicorn Era 1:47:00 - The $300 Billion Data Center Crunch 1:56:30 - Proof of Abundance: The World Is Getting Better 2:02:00 - AMA Session With the Mates 2:22:00 - Outro Music & Closing -- My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund: https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy Your body is incredibly good at hiding disease. Schedule a call with Fountain Life to add healthy decades to your life, and to learn more about their Memberships: https://www.fountainlife.com/peter _ Connect with Peter: X: https://qr.diamandis.com/twitter Instagram: https://qr.diamandis.com/instagram Connect with Dave: X: https://x.com/davidblundin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blundin/ Connect with Salim: X: https://x.com/salimismail Join Salim's Workshop to build your ExO https://openexo.com/10x-shift?video=PeterD062625 Connect with Alex Web: https://www.alexwg.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwg/ X: https://x.com/alexwg Email: alexwg@alexwg.org Substack: https://theinnermostloop.substack.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1thtZk5vHTXbtDHezPT7tl Threads: https://www.threads.com/@alexwissnergross Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple: https://qr.diamandis.com/applepodcast Spotify: https://qr.diamandis.com/spotifypodcast – *Recorded on April 9th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice.
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