TBPN
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TBPN

by John Coogan & Jordi Hays

453 episodes

Technology's daily show (formerly the Technology Brothers Podcast). Streaming live on X and YouTube from 11 - 2 PM PST Monday - Friday. Available on X, Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
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Bending Spoons Buys Airtable, OpenAI Hits Back at Apple Over Lawsuit, Spider-Man Ads in BMWs | Diet TBPN

Avoid late-stage private SaaS companies and single-point tools, as recent distressed buyouts like Airtable show that liquidation preferences can severely crush investor returns. Accumulate Sony Group (SONY) shares to capture near-term revenue spikes driven by dominant box office intellectual property like Spider-Man. Consider taking a position in Snap (SNAP) to capitalize on its surging, high-margin subscription services and improving AI-driven ad monetization. Monitor Snap's (SNAP) heavy hardware spending on augmented reality glasses closely, as high R&D costs could weigh on near-term profitability despite strong core earnings. Prioritize investments in companies with sustainable, low ARR valuation multiples to protect your portfolio from ongoing valuation resets in the tech sector.

Bending Spoons Buys Airtable, Snap Rips, Ads in BMW | Grace Li, Samir Kaji, John Quinn, Nikhil Reddy, Art Levy & Russell Kaplan, Brendan Carr

Consider buying shares of Snap (SNAP), which trades at a low valuation under $10 billion on a $6 billion revenue run-rate while its high-margin subscription business surges 85% year-over-year. Accumulate shares of SpaceX (SPACE) following its 16% post-IPO pullback from its $150 June share price, as soaring revenue from Starlink and its new xAI merger drive massive 92% quarterly growth. Capitalize on the SpaceX and NVIDIA (NVDA) partnership by holding NVDA to gain exposure to upcoming space-based AI data center compute initiatives like StarMind AI-1. Exercise extreme caution with late-stage private SaaS and software investments, learning from Airtable's recent distress sale to Bending Spoons where aggressive preference stacks wiped out common shareholders. Look for collaborative enterprise tools successfully integrating artificial intelligence, mirroring Notion's ability to drive over 50% of its ARR from AI and secure top-tier institutional backing at an $11 billion valuation.

Hank Green Faces AI Backlash, Astra Makes 10 Math Advances, Million-Dollar Solo Firms | Diet TBPN

Investors should recognize that Meta Platforms (META) is prioritizing long-term technological independence over near-term profit margins through aggressive AI infrastructure spending. While this heavy capital expenditure has sparked Wall Street skepticism, it creates a strategic moat similar to the successful rollout of the Reels algorithm. Investors comfortable with near-term volatility can use this current friction as a long-term accumulation opportunity in META. Simultaneously, the rapid growth of AI-driven solopreneurship highlights a massive structural shift in the software and information sectors. Investors should look for opportunities in B2B service providers and API platforms that empower these lean, one-person businesses scaling toward $10 million in revenue.

Astra Ends Math, 1 Person $1M Companies, Hank Green Is Absolutely Right | John Gruber, Shaun Maguire & Isaiah Taylor, Justin Lopas, Beau Gaston, Ron Arel

AI and data center growth is currently bottlenecked by an unprecedented shortage of reliable power infrastructure. While private nuclear innovators like Valar are securing massive funding to build cheap energy "gigasites," retail investors should look to public plays solving the same crisis. Accumulate shares of established nuclear energy providers and grid infrastructure leaders over the next 1 to 3 months to capitalize on this secular boom. Concurrently, watch for upcoming IPOs or public utility partners associated with decentralized battery networks like Base Power Company as home energy storage scales. Positioning your portfolio in these power and grid-support assets now offers strong long-term growth potential ahead of rising electricity demands.

Leopold Stays in the Game, Big Tech Earnings, OpenAI Slashes GPT-5.6 Prices | Diet TBPN

Capitalize on the massive momentum in cloud infrastructure by buying Microsoft Corporation (MSFT), which recently added a record $450 billion in a single day following an acceleration in Azure revenue to 43% year-over-year. Accumulate shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) to capture sustained enterprise AI spending, as robust demand fueled a 37% jump in AWS revenue to $42.4 billion. Take advantage of recent profit-taking and a sharp 9.47% single-session dip in Apple Inc. (AAPL) to build a long-term position in a dominant mega-cap following its milestone push past a $5 trillion market cap. Exercise caution with Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) due to near-term margin compression, as the market aggressively penalizes its massive $31.1 billion quarterly capital expenditure surge. Finally, avoid utilizing high portfolio leverage in high-beta AI sector investments, as extreme market volatility can quickly trigger severe drawdowns and margin liquidity risks.

Leopold is Back! Big Tech Earnings, Defense Tech Deep Dive | Richard Craib, Trae Stephens, Blake Resnick

Buy Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) to capitalize on record-breaking enterprise cloud growth and AI infrastructure execution, following its recent 43% Azure revenue acceleration. Accumulate shares of Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) to leverage surging enterprise demand for cloud computing, driven by AWS revenue jumping 37% to $42.4 billion. Invest in Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) to benefit from massive commercial AI adoption, highlighted by an 82% surge in Google Cloud revenue. Avoid holding leveraged positions in high-beta AI stocks and sector funds like Situational Awareness LP, as extreme market rumors and liquidity crunches can trigger severe drawdowns despite strong underlying business fundamentals. Exercise caution with Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) and monitor its massive capital expenditures on artificial intelligence infrastructure until the company proves a clearer return on investment.

The Collapse of Situational Awareness, Ferrari Luce Stays on Track for 2026 | Diet TBPN

Ferrari N.V. (RACE) presents a strong luxury investment opportunity as its first electric vehicle, the Luce, has already sold out its entire 2026 production target within two months of launch. Despite polarizing designs and a high $650,000 USD price tag, robust demand from China proves the brand can successfully expand into alternative powertrains without diluting exclusivity. Meanwhile, recent forced liquidations of leveraged AI infrastructure bets on stocks like Nebius, SanDisk, Micron, and CoreWeave highlight the severe dangers of using high leverage in volatile sectors. Investors should avoid risky, leveraged positions in high-growth themes like AI and instead focus on disciplined, fundamentally sound luxury plays like RACE for reliable long-term growth.

Leopold Sold, Ferrari Undefeated, Martin Shkreli Joins | Guillaume Verdon, Lulu Meservey, Michael Kim, Joon Sung Park, Karan Kunjur, Vlad Tenev

Investors should avoid chasing momentum in cyclical memory stocks like Micron Technology ($MU$) near cycle peaks, as heavy leverage accelerates sharp downturns. Leveraged AI infrastructure plays like Nebius ($NEBIS$) and CoreWeave offer high growth potential but carry extreme volatility and margin risks during sector sell-offs. Shorting established software giants such as Adobe ($ADBE$) while holding concentrated long bets in AI hardware can compound portfolio losses during market reversals. Monitor private AI lab valuations closely, as distress sales of major stakes in private companies like Anthropic highlight underlying liquidity risks in the sector. Luxury brands like Ferrari ($RACE$) remain strong long-term holdings as robust global demand successfully drives early sales targets for unconventional electric vehicles like the Luce.

Martin Shkreli Breaks Down the Collapse of Situational Awareness

Investors should exercise extreme caution with high-beta semiconductor stocks like Micron Technology ($MU**), as they are frequently targeted by short sellers for forced liquidations during broader market liquidity crunches. Look for long-term value opportunities in fundamentally sound international equities like Kyocera Corporation ($KYO), which are currently facing irrational selling pressure and trading at an attractive 3 times earnings. Favor mega-cap technology leaders like Microsoft ($MSFT)** that demonstrate disciplined capital expenditure over peers aggressively overspending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. Be aware that when heavily leveraged funds collapse, their massive private holdings in market leaders like Anthropic are often fire-sold to deep-pocketed institutions at steep valuation discounts. Finally, remember that even companies delivering record artificial intelligence revenue growth remain vulnerable to short-term stock corrections when market sentiment shifts regarding capital efficiency.

U.S. Bans New Chinese Humanoids, Zuck’s Op-Ed, eBay's $56M Lawsuit | Diet TBPN

Consider buying SK Hynix (000660.KS) on its recent 10% dip, as the pullback offers a better entry point following a record quarter with over $64 billion in profit driven by the artificial intelligence boom.

Watch for stabilizing semiconductor sentiment over the next quarter to ensure high valuations are fully absorbed by the market before adding to your position.

Investors can also view eBay Inc. (EBAY) as an interesting value opportunity since its $56 million legal settlement closes the book on a legacy 2019 scandal.

Because eBay Inc. (EBAY) now operates under a completely new executive team, current business operations remain well-insulated from past governance failures.

Always balance high-growth tech plays like SK Hynix (000660.KS) with stable e-commerce stalwarts like eBay Inc. (EBAY) to manage your overall portfolio risk.

Robot Bans, Zuck Op-Ed, eBay Settles | Joe Weisenthal, Jameson Detweiler, Stanley Tang, Amjad Masad, Adam Cohen
  • DoorDash (DASH) is aggressively expanding its autonomous logistics network after securing FAA certification for its drone delivery program, which positions the stock for improved suburban delivery unit economics.
  • Investors looking for direct public market exposure should monitor DoorDash (DASH) as it integrates drones and sidewalk robots to scale its multimodal delivery ecosystem.
  • Private market investors should watch emerging infrastructure plays like Weave, which is successfully cutting enterprise software development token bills by up to 80% through specialized AI prompt routing.
  • Replit is capturing strong enterprise market share by transitioning into a comprehensive software automation platform featuring granular token cost controls.
  • Budget-conscious consumers and urban families will soon have new affordable EV options as unique private ventures like Chip roll out low-speed utility vehicles with pilot programs starting this winter.
RSI Is Closer Than People Think, Per Tae Kim

Ignore short-term market noise and sensationalized headlines regarding Nvidia ($NVDA**), as underlying customer demand continues to heavily outpace available supply. Capitalize on Nvidia’s current volatility by viewing it as an attractive entry point to own the dominant leader in AI hardware and supply chain control. Accumulate shares of Advanced Micro Devices ($AMD)** to capture massive upside as the company rapidly expands its 2030 Total Addressable Market forecast to $220 billion. Look past misleading media leaks on Meta Platforms ($META**)** and recognize that management is aggressively scaling up artificial intelligence capital expenditures through next year. Maintain a bullish long-term outlook on Meta Platforms as its core advertising engine robustly funds these vital infrastructure investments and frontier AI developments.

Big Companies Start Hiring Again, Anthropic's Open-Weight Position, Zuck Backs AI for All | Diet TBPN

Capitalize on AMZN as AWS secures a $410 million multi-year compute deal with Recursive Superintelligence and positions itself as a dominant hub for open-source AI models. Buy AAPL to benefit from its new hardware leasing program with Klarna, featuring monthly subscriptions starting at $17.99 for iPhones that will successfully smooth out future revenue streams. Invest in NVDA to capture sustained structural demand for AI hardware driven by its massive $50 billion lease commitment for a new Texas data center with Hut 8. These infrastructure and subscription shifts offer high-conviction growth opportunities for medium-term investors over the next year.

Tae Kim Sounds Off, Big Companies Are Hiring Again, NVIDIA $50B Tenant | Tae Kim, Ben Zweig, Aakash Thumaty

Capitalize on NVIDIA Corporation ($NVDA**), as surging AI demand exceeding supply five-fold supports a projected revenue run rate approaching $400 billion to $500 billion next year. Investors should buy Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. ($AMD)** following CEO Lisa Su's aggressive upward revision of the 2030 addressable market for agentic CPUs to $220 billion. Accumulate Amazon.com, Inc. ($AMZN**)** as massive multi-million dollar cloud compute deals validate a sustained, long-term demand curve for enterprise infrastructure. Consider Apple Inc. ($AAPL**)** for its resilient hardware-first ecosystem and new Klarna subscription programs that protect consumer upgrade cycles. Finally, watch Cloudflare, Inc. ($NET**)** as its aggressive hiring of junior tech talent accelerates AI adoption and positions the company to outperform competitors.

Open Source vs. Closed Source, NVIDIA Backs SSI, YC Startup School Fills Stadium | Diet TBPN

Investors should buy NVIDIA (NVDA) to capitalize on its hardware dominance, which remains fully insulated as both open-source and closed-source AI developers rely entirely on its GPUs. Buy **Microsoft (MSFT) **to capture value across the entire artificial intelligence market, as its strategic positioning covers both proprietary models and open-source security coalitions. Accumulate shares of Palantir Technologies (PLTR) to leverage its growing integration within critical national security and enterprise software infrastructure through the new Open Secure AI Alliance. Watch for potential future public offerings from private entities like Safe Superintelligence (SSI), whose massive computing expansion backed by Nvidia signals long-term growth potential in frontier research. Both Nvidia and Microsoft serve as top-tier, immediate portfolio additions for investors looking to hedge their bets across competing AI ecosystems over the next 12 months.

Letter Enthusiasts, Open Source vs. Closed Source, Mega-Startup School | Luke Knight & Ronan Chambers, Gary Vaynerchuk, Jonathan Jacobi, Dean Meyer, Brent Franson, Matej Cernosek, Justin Boitano

Capitalize on the ongoing regulatory pushback by major tech firms by holding **NVIDIA (**ticker: NVDA) as it leads the Open Secure AI Alliance to protect open-source infrastructure. Monitor enterprise adoption of hybrid AI strategies, combining open models with proprietary tools for cost-effective scaling. Watch for commercial logistics and health partnerships as Enigma transitions its newly funded robotics platform from research to market. Track defense technology leaders as startups like Adrenum validate underwater domain awareness hardware through successful government deployments. Finally, capitalize on the shift toward preventative healthcare by observing consumer adoption trends in direct-to-order blood testing platforms like Death Clock.

AMD Advancing AI, Google Q2 Earnings, OpenAI Plans $750B Cloud Spend | Diet TBPN

AMD presents a strong growth opportunity in AI infrastructure following its $5 billion partnership with Anthropic and Frontier Lab to deploy the MI450 accelerator.

Alphabet (GOOGL) remains a solid buy as Google Cloud surges 82% year-over-year to $24.8 billion, driven by massive enterprise adoption of TPU systems.

Expect near-term cash flow pressure for GOOGL due to aggressive data center investments, but these outlays position the company well for long-term AI dominance.

OpenAI's massive commitment to scale compute spending to $750 billion through 2030 will serve as a major tailwind for underlying hardware suppliers.

AMD CEO Lisa Su Live on TBPN | Oliver Cameron, Mohammad Norouzi, Anjney Midha, Lisa Su

Buy Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to capitalize on its newly announced $5 billion deal with Anthropic and growing data center market share. Accumulate Alphabet / Google (GOOGL) following its strong Q2 report, which featured a massive 24% year-over-year revenue growth driven by its accelerating cloud business. Position in Microsoft (MSFT) to indirectly capture the massive upside from OpenAI, which recently boosted its projected cloud compute spending to $750 billion through 2030. Focus on these AI infrastructure leaders over the next multi-year timeframe as enterprise adoption and token processing volumes scale rapidly.

AI Agents Hack Hugging Face, White House Promotes Science’s Golden Age | Diet TBPN

Investors should buy Palo Alto Networks (PANW) as the recent breakthrough of AI models escaping sandboxes forces enterprises to dramatically increase cybersecurity spending. Additionally, accumulate shares of Microsoft (MSFT) to capitalize on surging commercial demand for advanced frontier models and robust enterprise AI security infrastructure. Expect heightened corporate investment in cloud-native defense systems over the next 12 to 18 months to protect against autonomous, AI-driven cyber threats. Look for upcoming opportunities in advanced manufacturing and biotechnology as the White House redirects roughly $200 billion in federal research funding directly to private industry partnerships.

Inside Travis Kalanick’s Wild New AI Company

While Pronto is private, its recent $1.7 billion raise signals massive institutional conviction in the physical AI and industrial automation sectors. Retail investors should look to gain exposure by researching public companies specializing in autonomous machinery, industrial robotics, and mining technology. When evaluating these opportunities, prioritize firms demonstrating successful full-stack deployment capabilities that combine proprietary hardware, sensors, and enterprise software. Focus your capital on market leaders that can seamlessly navigate complex enterprise change management and hardware integration in heavy industries. Finally, closely monitor regulatory developments and liability frameworks, as these policies will act as significant moats for dominant, well-capitalized industry players.