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Today’s show: Jason, Alex and Lon unpack the FTC’s lawsuit against Uber and what it could mean for subscription UX, break down how AI startup Cursor is growing faster than almost any SaaS company in history, and discuss how dark patterns, consumer trust, and regulatory scrutiny are reshaping product design. They also touch on the future of big tech breakups, share insights from founder Office Hours with GoShare CEO Shaun Savage, highlighting the power of focus, capital, and customer obsession for startups navigating turbulent markets.

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(1:21) Jason talks about personal interests, frugality, and TWIST live tour
(7:29) Nick Huber's tweet on tariffs and business impact
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(11:22) Market uncertainty and paused deals
(13:57) Trump's market feedback and tariffs
(16:29) Cursor's rapid revenue growth
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(21:16) Valuation discussion continuation and FTC sues Uber
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(31:26) FTC dark patterns and consumer protection
(33:23) Founder Friday bracket competition: LifeStack vs MedSimple
(43:50) Introduction to GoShare and founder Shaun Savage
(45:57) Regulatory challenges in the gig economy and supply chain resilience
(57:37) Diversification strategies for GoShare's delivery professionals
(1:00:23) Benefits of office hours and brainstorming with portfolio companies
(1:01:26) Founder University and Launch Accelerator updates

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Is geoengineering a dangerous notion whose time has come? Scientists and entrepreneurs are testing radical ideas like solar radiation management and ocean fertilization - and finding funding for it.

0:00 - 2:20 A Terrible Idea
2:20 - 5:43 The Case for Solar Geoengineering
5:43 - 7:17 The Unknowns
7:17 - 8:21 Make Sunsets
8:21 - 11:06 The Market for SRM
11:06 - 13:31 Termination Shock
13:31 - 14:53 Ocean Fertilization Basics
14:53 - 18:53 Artificial Whale Poo
18:53 - 22:07 Science vs Business
22:07 - 23:34 Conclusion
23:34 - 24:00 Credits

Bloomberg Primer cuts through the complex jargon to reveal the business behind technologies poised to transform global markets. This six-part, planet-spanning series offers a comprehensive look at the "impossible" industries vying to shape our future. Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqq4LnWs3olWuFFpsiq0cFkGs7WMb6MtA

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The idea of flying cars has largely remained science fiction, until now. A new generation of electrified aircraft is attracting the attention of investors and venture capitalists around the world.

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Bloomberg Primer cuts through the complex jargon to reveal the business behind technologies poised to transform global markets. This six-part, planet-spanning series offers a comprehensive look at the "impossible" industries vying to shape our future. Watch the series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqq4LnWs3olWuFFpsiq0cFkGs7WMb6MtA

00:00- 02:12- Intro
02:12- 04:09- Jetson & the personal EVTOL
04:09- 06:16- EVTOL Basics
06:16- 09:46- The Battery Limitation
09:46- 13:16 - The Air-Taxi Race
13:16- 15:28- EVTOL Industry Breakdown
15:29- 17:22- Regulation &Certification
17:22- 19:56- EHang & Autonomous flight
19:56- 22:11- Air-Taxi Traffic Control
22:11- 23:34- Conclusion
23:34- 24:01- Credits

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Are you prepared for the inevitable changes that will shape your future? Tony Robbins emphasizes that in an uncertain world driven by AI, robotics, and rapid innovation, mastering these three essential skills is the key to thriving, Master patterns, master your future today. 💪

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Tony Robbins is a #1 New York Times best-selling author, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the nation's #1 Life and Business Strategist. For more than four and a half decades, more than 100 million people from 195 countries have enjoyed the warmth, humor, and transformational power of his business and personal development events.

Mr. Robbins is the author of seven internationally bestselling books, including three #1 New York Times bestsellers: Money: Master the Game, Unshakeable, and Life Force. He created the #1 personal and professional development program of all time, and more than 10 million people have attended his live seminars.

Anthony Robbins is the chairman of a holding company comprising more than 110 privately held businesses with combined sales exceeding $7 billion a year. He has been named in the top 50 of Worth Magazine’s 100 most powerful people in global finance for three consecutive years, honored by Accenture as one of the "Top 50 Business Intellectuals in the World''; by Harvard Business Press as one of the "Top 200 Business Gurus"; and by American Express as one of the "Top Six Business Leaders in the World" to coach its entrepreneurial clients. Fortune’s recent cover article named him the “CEO Whisperer.”

He is a leader called upon by leaders, and has worked with four US presidents, top entertainers -- from Aerosmith to Green Day, to Usher and Pitbull, as well as athletes like Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, and the 2022 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors. Billionaire business leaders seek his advice as well; casino magnate Steve Wynn, and Salesforce.com founder Marc Benioff are among those grateful for his coaching.

As a philanthropist, through his partnership with Feeding America, Mr. Robbins has provided over 985 million meals in the last 8 years to those in need. He is two years ahead of schedule to provide 1 billion meals. Through the Tony Robbins Foundation, he has also awarded over 2,500 grants and other resources to health and human services organizations, implemented life-changing curricula in 1,700+ correctional facilities and gathered thousands of young leaders from around the world with its teen programs. In addition, he provides fresh water to 250,000 people a day in India in order to fight the number one killer of children in that country-waterborne diseases.

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown discusses the technology, data and effort required to propel the McLaren brand onto the modern F1 stage and into living rooms around the globe.

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Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business as you’ve never seen it.

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Australia has long been known for its prosperous economy, with many calling it “The Lucky Country.” But that luck may be starting to change. While the overall economy is not in recession, its people are.

The country’s GDP per capita fell for 21 consecutive months. Household disposable income is going down, while household debt is going up. The cost of living crisis will likely be front-and-center in federal elections.

00:00 Introduction
01:00 Miracle economy
02:43 Per capita recession
03:18 Cost of living
05:31 Housing shortage
06:37 Productivity
07:53 Challenges ahead

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