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Todays show:
Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss Serve Robotics’ self-driving robots, delivery economics, and building while public with CEO Ali Kashani. Then, the pair dug into high-skill immigration under the upcoming administration and massive price gains in stocks and crypto assets. Alex wondered if the stock market isn't overvalued, full-stop, but both hosts agreed that enthusiasm is hot heading into the new year.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(3:21) Rucking and personal fitness
(7:27) Serve Robotics' latest developments and acquisitions
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(12:37) Expansion challenges and navigating regulations
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(22:19) Business model, future plans, and partnerships
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(30:41) Coopetition in the robotics and delivery space
(35:16) Autonomous deliveries forecast for 2030
(49:17) High skilled immigration and global talent competition
(54:19) Leadership styles and labor market shifts
(1:07:16) Government's stance on cryptocurrency
(1:13:25) Blockchain innovation and tokenizing venture capital
(1:21:35) Closing remarks and episode schedule
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https://www.longtermtrends.net/market-cap-to-gdp-the-buffett-indicator)
https://www.npr.org/2024/11/11/nx-s1-5186522/tom-homan-border-czar-trump)
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