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Reacts: Exodus at OpenAI | Tech Wreck 2024 | Google (Finally) A Monopoly 

Can the executive shakeup at OpenAI and a historic antitrust ruling against Google reshape the future of AI and tech innovation?

Dive into this week’s Reacts episode as Chris Saad and Amir Shevat explore these shifts and their ripple effects across the industry.

• Exodus at OpenAI: Unpacking the departures of top executives and their implications for AI development.

• Tech Market Volatility: Analyzing recent stock and crypto downturns—temporary blip or long-term trend?

• Google's Monopoly Ruling: Understanding the antitrust decision and what it means for startups and competitors.

Find the transcript at: https://www.tsp.show/raising-capital-at-seed-5-ways-to-de-risk-your-round-edu/

EDU: Raising Capital At Seed – 5 Ways to De-Risk Your Round 

Ready to raise your seed round but unsure how to de-risk for investors? Discover strategies to avoid pitfalls and secure early-stage funding confidently.

In this week's episode, our experts hosts Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad explore:

• What a seed round truly entails

• 5 areas you need to de-risk your seed round

• Common misconceptions and mistakes founders make

• Why traction is not the same as revenue

• How to ensure your valuation reflects your startup’s potential

• Investor pitch tips to share the effective use of your funds

• The importance of selecting investors who share your vision

Find the transcript at: https://www.tsp.show/raising-capital-at-seed-5-ways-to-de-risk-your-round-edu/

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• Cruise’s robotaxis are coming to the Uber app in 2025

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