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VP Debate, OpenAI Financial Churn, and Guest Mike Maples Jr.

2024/10/1
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Senator J.D. Vance and Governor Tim Walz are set to face off in the first and only vice presidential debate. Historically, these debates don't have a huge impact, but the candidates' contrasting personalities and policy stances could make this one an exception. While Vance might be a skilled debater, his unpopularity could be a major hurdle.
  • Vance has historically low approval ratings.
  • Harris's actions are perceived as more consequential than Vance's.
  • Trump's attacks on Harris's mental capacity are widely condemned as heinous and sexist.

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Kara and Scott discuss California governor Gavin Newsom's veto of the AI bill that divided Big Tech, and Trump Media co-founders dumping $100 million worth of stock. Then, JD Vance and Tim Walz face off, Donald Trump's latest comments hit new lows, and is Kamala Harris leaning into crypto? Plus, a peek at OpenAI's financials reveals massive gains, but bigger losses. Will that be a problem for investors? Our Friend of Pivot is Mike Maples Jr., co-founder of the VC firm, Floodgate, and author of the new book, "Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future." Mike talks about what makes for a successful start-up, and shares the story behind one of his biggest misses.

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