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Google’s $32B Cloud Power Grab
Explore how Google's $32 billion Wiz acquisition signals a return of big tech M&A
Yaniv Bernstein
April 05, 2025
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Insiders React: Google’s $32B Cloud Power Grab + Altman: AI Now Beats Humans, 23andMe Collapses, Fake AI CEOs
Are we on the brink of an AI revolution that will fundamentally reshape society? Or are we overestimating the impact of these new technologies?
In this episode, you will:
Analyze the factors behind 23andMe's bankruptcy and what it means for biotech startups
Explore how Google's $32 billion Wiz acquisition signals a return of big tech M&A
Examine the growing threat of AI impersonation and its potential for fraud
Unpack key insights from Sam Altman on AI's impact on empathy, art, and scientific research
Consider how humans perceive and value AI-generated content differently from human creations
Debate the potential emergence of a separate "machine economy"
Reflect on the ethical implications of AI outperforming humans in medical diagnosis
Edu: Kill Your Customers – The Doom Funnel That’s Hurting Your Startup
Are you a startup founder considering a partnership with a big player in your industry? Before you sign that deal, you might want to think twice. In this eye-opening episode we dive deep into the dangers of partnering with or selling to incumbents when you're trying to disrupt an industry.
In this episode, you will:
Discover the 10 steps of the "funnel of doom" for B2B2C partnerships
Learn why incumbents often struggle to understand and implement disruptive innovations
Understand the importance of owning your user relationships and data
Explore real-world case studies of successful direct-to-consumer disruptors
Debate the limitations of white-label and B2B business models
Gain insights on how to avoid common startup pitfalls when choosing a go-to-market strategy
Recognize the value of iterating quickly and maintaining control over your product
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Google buys Wiz for $32B to beef up in cloud security
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