00:01:13 Social Reckoning Review 00:14:12 Muse Wonder 00:30:15 Apple HomeView 00:43:36 Anjney Midha, William Chu & Negin Oliver. Anjney “Anj” Midha, founder of venture firm AMP, discusses the Grid Trust, a $100 billion program anchored by Zurich Asset Management to expand affordable, reliable AI computing capacity for startups and public-sector users worldwide. He explains how pooling customers and hardware providers, along with AI-powered demand forecasting, can improve GPU utilization, reduce risk, and broaden access to compute. 00:59:52 Neal Stephenson, an acclaimed science-fiction author known for *Snow Crash*, discusses fiction’s influence on technology, his preference for hands-on research, and the importance of grounding speculative ideas in social, cultural, and economic realities. He also explores AI-assisted storytelling, carbon removal, algorithmic misinformation, the erosion of societal norms, and overlooked science-fiction author Matt Ruff. 01:25:29 Ravi Gupta & John Hegeman. Ravi Gupta discusses Ithaca Holdings’ acquisition of Bumble alongside co-founder and co-CEO John Hegeman. He explains their conviction that human relationships will become even more important in an AI-driven world and outlines plans to improve Bumble’s matching, profile quality, and user experience before focusing on monetization. 01:37:12 Jack Goldberg discusses co-founding Yes Chef Group, transforming a passion for food into a global media brand centered on content, live events, and community. He shares the company’s rapid growth, strategic partnerships, expansion into long-form programming, and plans to build the next-generation Food Network while exploring opportunities in live streaming, technology, and consumer products. 01:59:42 Oege De discusses XBOW’s AI-powered cybersecurity platform, which autonomously identifies vulnerabilities by replicating the work of skilled offensive security researchers. He highlights a critical Chrome exploit affecting one billion users that was discovered in six days using GPT-5, emphasizing the urgent need for automated security testing as advanced cyber capabilities become increasingly accessible. 02:09:30 Nick Talken discusses Albert Invent, the chemistry-focused AI company he co-founded and leads as CEO, and its $55 million Series B led by TCV. He explains how Albert’s specialized models and proprietary customer data help scientists accelerate materials and chemical innovation in areas such as batteries, solar cells, biodegradable plastics, PFAS alternatives, and spaceflight. 02:16:20 Jeff Holden discusses his career as an early Amazon engineer, creator of Amazon Prime, and founder and CEO of Atomic Machines. He explains how the company’s “Matter Compiler” aims to turn AI-generated designs into functional micromachines, enabling innovations in medicine, robotics, electronics, and other fields. 02:28:02 Eli Manning & Michael Waldron. Eli Manning discusses how his Penn State walk-on prank inspired Chad Powers and how his football experiences shape the show’s characters and stories. The retired two-time Super Bowl champion also advises young athletes to pursue media opportunities authentically while continuing to take their sport seriously. 02:46:15 OpenAI Uncovers Insider Security Threat TBPN is made possible by: Ramp - https://ramp.com Public - https://public.com Cisco - https://www.cisco.com Console - https://www.console.com CrowdStrike - https://www.crowdstrike.com Figma - https://www.figma.com MongoDB - https://www.mongodb.com NYSE - https://www.nyse.com Railway - https://railway.com Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/ Codex - http://openAI.com/codex Follow TBPN:  https://TBPN.com https://x.com/tbpn https://open.spotify.com/show/2L6WMqY3GUPCGBD0dX6p00?si=674252d53acf4231 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tbpn/id1772360235 https://www.youtube.com/@TBPNLive