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E33: AI Therapy, 4chan, and Why Conferences Are Like Cities

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This week, writer Byrne Hobart and investor Erik Torenberg discuss the economics of conferences and cities, rise of meme stocks, future of coding in the age of AI and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months.

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This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

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RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Autopilot explores the adoption and rollout of AI in the industries that drive the economy and the dynamic founders bringing rapid change to slow-moving industries. From law, to hardware, to aviation, Will Summerlin interviews founders backed by Benchmark, Greylock, and more to learn how they're automating at the frontiers in entrenched industries.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YQZkKHN7EP2yWedAvSxBC?si=18377c69a2804333

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/autopilot-with-will-summerlin/id1738163836

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:20) Economics of conferences vs Economics of cities

(04:09) Historical and modern city dynamics

(06:02) Controversies and discussions at conferences

(10:00) Rise of meme stocks and retail investors

(17:38) Sponsor: Babbel | Beehiiv

(20:10) High volatility in stocks

(23:10) Cultural influence of 4chan and Reddit

(28:33) Value capture in startups and capital structure

(31:30) Exploring self-funding and investment strategies

(37:14) Concept of cross-investing in people

(45:05) Value of learning to code

(50:15) Future of therapy in an AI-driven world

(57:56) Impact of AI on engineering jobs

(01:00:28) Comparing software and media

(01:03:50) Wrap

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LINKS:

Byrne’s writing: https://thediff.co

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https://twitter.com/ByrneHobart (Byrne)

https://twitter.com/TurpentineMedia (Turpentine)

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For guest or sponsorship inquiries please contact Sam@turpentine.co

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Content provided by Natalie Toren, Byrne Hobart, and Erik Torenberg. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Natalie Toren, Byrne Hobart, and Erik Torenberg or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.

This week, writer Byrne Hobart and investor Erik Torenberg discuss the economics of conferences and cities, rise of meme stocks, future of coding in the age of AI and more. beehiiv: Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months.

🔥 Apply to join over 400 founders and Execs in the Turpentine Network: https://hmplogxqz0y.typeform.com/to/JCkphVqj

---

This show is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture — all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We’re launching new shows every week, and we’re looking for industry-leading sponsors — if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

---

SPONSORS:

BABBEL: 🌐 Ready to achieve your 2024 goals? Start learning a new language with Babbel in just three weeks. Enjoy app lessons, live classes, and podcasts designed for real-world conversations. Get up to 60% off at https://babbel.com/torenberg

BEEHIIV: Head to beehiiv, the newsletter platform built for growth, to power your own. Connect with premium brands, scale your audience, and deliver a beautiful UX that stands out in an inbox. 🐝 Head to https://beehiiv.com and use code "MOZ" for 20% off your first three months

---

RECOMMENDED PODCAST: Autopilot explores the adoption and rollout of AI in the industries that drive the economy and the dynamic founders bringing rapid change to slow-moving industries. From law, to hardware, to aviation, Will Summerlin interviews founders backed by Benchmark, Greylock, and more to learn how they're automating at the frontiers in entrenched industries.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YQZkKHN7EP2yWedAvSxBC?si=18377c69a2804333

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/autopilot-with-will-summerlin/id1738163836

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:20) Economics of conferences vs Economics of cities

(04:09) Historical and modern city dynamics

(06:02) Controversies and discussions at conferences

(10:00) Rise of meme stocks and retail investors

(17:38) Sponsor: Babbel | Beehiiv

(20:10) High volatility in stocks

(23:10) Cultural influence of 4chan and Reddit

(28:33) Value capture in startups and capital structure

(31:30) Exploring self-funding and investment strategies

(37:14) Concept of cross-investing in people

(45:05) Value of learning to code

(50:15) Future of therapy in an AI-driven world

(57:56) Impact of AI on engineering jobs

(01:00:28) Comparing software and media

(01:03:50) Wrap

---

LINKS:

Byrne’s writing: https://thediff.co

---

X / TWITTER:

https://twitter.com/eriktorenberg (Erik)

https://twitter.com/ByrneHobart (Byrne)

https://twitter.com/TurpentineMedia (Turpentine)

---

For guest or sponsorship inquiries please contact Sam@turpentine.co

  continue reading

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