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Podcast: This Week in Startups
Episode: Is OpenAI Really Worth $300B? ElevenLabs’ Series C & YC’s Funding Focus | E2079
Description: Today’s show: The AI revolution is about to hit your household—Jason and Alex break down how general-purpose robots, AI-powered chicken coops, and voice clones are redefining daily life and work. They dig into OpenAI’s sky-high valuation, the surprising rise of DeepSeek’s R1 model, and why the AI cost curve is dropping at an insane pace. Plus, the latest on AI hardware, antitrust battles, and why the “No Buy 2025” trend could change how we think about consumer tech.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.
(3:10) Episode topics overview and fan particip...