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This week on Built 2 Scale, we call the market top with multiple bubble indicators: Wang's $14B acquisition raising eyebrows, Chamath's SPAC return, and a $30K baby naming service in San Francisco. Plus: OpenAI's explosive week with Sora video generation and the Stripe/Shopify shopping partnership that could capture billions in commerce revenue.Built 2 Scale | Episode 26Timestamps:00:00:00 AFL Grand Final Weekend & Les Grossman Dance Plans00:02:04 Nano Banana to Veo 3: AI Meme Evolution at Grand Finals00:04:48 San Francisco VC Party Intel & Scale AI Drama00:07:27 Wang's $14B Payday vs Steve Jobs' $10B Lifetime Earnings00:09:49 Top of the Bubble: $30K Baby Naming & Chamath's SPAC Return00:12:30 Las Vegas Police Deploy Cybertruck Fleet for Pursuits00:14:56 Robot UFC Fighting: Peak San Francisco Bubble Indicator00:15:26 Maximo Raises $9M to Automate Finance Teams00:17:14 Thanks for Watching: AppLovin CEO on A-Players & Automation First00:18:39 Hiring Strategy: Domain Experts vs Pure Automation Approach00:21:45 Figma's Jevons Paradox: AI Efficiency Creates More Demand00:23:23 OpenAI's Sora Video Model with Integrated Sound Launch00:26:48 OpenAI x Stripe x Shopify: The Shopping Agent Infrastructure00:30:24 Google Launches AI Mode Visual Search for Shopping Competition00:31:45 Where LLMs Get Training Data: 40% Reddit, 26% Wikipedia00:34:13 Periodic Labs: $300M "Founding Round" for AI Physical Sciences00:38:10 Jensen Huang's Energy Arbitrage: $35B Revenue Per Gigawatt00:42:09 Dyna Robotics: 99% Success Rate with Generalized Learning00:46:51 Tesla RoboTaxi Cost Advantage: 50 Units vs Waymo's 600:49:09 Tesla Gigafactory China: 98% Automated Manufacturing Floor00:52:18 Stripe's ACP Protocol: Commerce Infrastructure for Agent Economy00:56:05 Founder Files: Keith Rabois' 8am Office Arrival Test00:57:23 Building in Public: Hiring Talent from Your Media Diet00:59:10 Personal Operating Systems: Brian Halligan's CEO Question01:01:49 Strategy Session Advice: Henry Ford's "Faster Horses" WisdomTHIS EPISODE COVERS:AI Product Launches & Partnerships:- OpenAI's Sora 2 video generation with integrated sound- The OpenAI + Stripe + Shopify partnership creating conversational commerce infrastructure across millions of stores- Google's AI Mode visual search with voice launching 24 hours later to compete for shopping dominance- Stripe's Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) establishing transaction standards for agent-to-agent commerce- Periodic Labs' $300M bet on AI solving humanity's hardest physical science problemsPeople Referenced:- Jensen Huang (Nvidia CEO) - BG2 Pod interview- Patrick Collison (Stripe CEO) - ACP protocol announcement- Toby Lütke (Shopify CEO) - 15-year keylogging experiment- Keith Rabois (investor) - 8am office test methodology- Brian Halligan (HubSpot founder) - personal operating systems- Demis Hassabis (DeepMind) - AlphaFold training methodology- Alex Wang (Scale AI CEO) - Meta acquisition concernsand more!--------------------------About Built 2 Scale:Weekly deep dives into AI business strategy, robotics deployment, and technology market dynamics. Hosted by Scott Wilcox (Melbourne) and Matt Perrott (Austin), delivering actionable intelligence for founders, investors, and operators navigating the AI transformation.Subscribe: youtube.com/@built2scaleAvailable on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube

This week on Built 2 Scale, we explore Jensen's conquest of capitalism through circular AI investments, Meta's Ray-Ban AR breakthrough, and the device-less future where your home becomes the computer. Plus: why squirrels follow Scott around New York, Matt’s iPhone 17 Pro unboxing, and our updated Top 5 AI power rankings after Jensen's Intel play.Built 2 Scale | Episode 25TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Scott's Squirrel Whisperer Powers in New York2:30 The $100B Investment Merry-Go-Round: OpenAI, Oracle, Nvidia5:00 Jensen's Capitalism Hack: Buy Customers, Watch Stock Rise 30%12:00 AI Salary Negotiations: When Both Sides Use ChatGPT16:30 Meta Ray-Ban AR Glasses: Google Glass Done Right25:00 Oura Ring's $10B Valuation: Wearables Beyond Apple's Ecosystem30:00 Matt's iPhone 17 Pro Unboxing + AirPods 3 Chinese Translation Test42:00 The Device-Less Future: Why Your Home Should Be the Computer50:00 Elycium's Autonomous Home Architecture: $50K On-Site AI Workstations58:00 Tobi Lutke's 15-Year Screenshot Strategy for CEO Optimization1:05:00 Robot Rundown: Jensen Backs Waymo Competitor Wayve1:12:00 Boring Company's Autonomous Tunneling: 1% of Traditional Costs1:16:00 Top 5 AI Rankings Updated: The Holy Trinity vs Sam's Premium FeaturesThis Episode Covers:- Jensen Huang's circular investment strategy creating 30% instant returns- Meta's Ray-Ban partnership disrupting the AR glasses market 10 years after Google Glass- The rise of non-Apple wearables: Aura Ring's billion-dollar revenue milestone- iPhone 17 Pro real-world testing with local AI model capabilities- Elycium's vision for AI-native home architecture with embedded compute- Why influence and trust remain human-only skills in the age of automation- Wayve's camera-only autonomous driving approach backed by Nvidia- The Boring Company's breakthrough in autonomous tunnel constructionKEY INSIGHTS:- How tech giants are creating self-reinforcing investment cycles that break traditional capitalism rules- Why the smartphone-to-AR transition mirrors the desktop-to-mobile shift of the 2000s- The architectural revolution required for truly autonomous homes with integrated AI infrastructure- Why CEOs should focus on influence and distribution as automation-proof career strategies- The emerging divide between AI-native companies and legacy businesses trying to adaptAbout Built 2 Scale:Weekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, robotics adoption, and technology market dynamics. Hosted by Scott Wilcox (Australia) and Matt Perrott (Austin), providing actionable insights for founders, investors, and technology executives navigating the AI transformation.Subscribe for AI business intelligence: /@built2scaleAvailable on Spotify | Apple Podcasts

This week on Built 2 Scale, Scott broadcasts from Maui while Matt navigates New York with a sick toddler as we dive into Meta's AR Ray-Bans leak, Elon's humanoid robot complexity revelations, and why Larry Ellison just became Gen Z's granddaddy overlord. Plus: Brett Adcock burns another billion, Mira Murati releases a research blog instead of a product, and our AI Top 5 rankings get spicy.Built 2 Scale | Episode 24TIMESTAMPS:0:03 Aloha from Maui: Kids Vomiting on Qantas Without WiFi3:36 Google's Nano Banana Creates Perfect Scotty Beach Photo5:16 Meta Ray-Bans Go Full AR: Display + EMG Wristband Leak8:48 Apple Vision Pro is Dead vs Meta's $300 Social Wearables10:22 All In Summit: Elon's 45-Minute Masterclass Returns11:35 Optimus Complexity: 26 Hand Actuators, Zero Suppliers Available16:31 Scotty Stocks Bell: Tesla Doubles, Nvidia Up 40%, Google Up 30%18:00 Larry Ellison's September: $100B Overnight + TikTok Control22:10 Demis Hassabis: DeepMind Now Controls All Google AI24:03 AGI Definition Debate: Einstein's Knowledge vs Model Training25:24 Robot Rundown: Factory Worker Job = 18 Lines of Code32:00 Brett Adcock Raises $1B+ for Figure at $39B Valuation36:32 Brookfield, Nvidia, Macquarie: Serious Money Backs Humanoid Vision40:35 OpenAI Job Posts Hint at Robotics Entry Strategy42:51 Mira Murati's $2B Raises $2B, Releases Research Blog Six Months Later49:09 Tool of the Week: Granola Mobile App vs ChatGPT Voice Mode Failure55:03 Parting Wisdom: Humanoid Gold Rush - Picks and Shovels Strategy59:31 AI Top 5 Draft: Murder Accusations, Knighted Scientists, Daddy's HomeThis Episode Covers:- Meta Ray-Bans AR upgrade with display and EMG wristband control leaked accidentally- Elon reveals Optimus complexity: 26 hand actuators none commercially available- Larry Ellison's $300B Oracle-OpenAI infrastructure deal and TikTok acquisition- Demis Hassabis restructures Google with DeepMind as AI engine room- Factory automation compressed to 18 lines of code raises job complexity questions- Figure AI raises $1B+ from Brookfield, Nvidia, Macquarie at $39B valuation- Mira Murati's deterministic AI research blog after six-month $2B raise silence- Granola mobile app phone call transcription vs ChatGPT voice unreliabilityKEY INSIGHTS:- Apple Vision Pro failure vs Meta's social-first AR approach at accessible pricing- Vertical integration strategy: Tesla building all Optimus components in-house- Infrastructure plays: Oracle capturing OpenAI spend, Nvidia supplying everyone- CEO role evolution: Vision, talent, capital over hands-on product development- Humanoid robotics gold rush: Opportunity for picks-and-shovels businessesAbout Built 2 Scale:Weekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, robotics adoption, and technology market dynamics. Hosted by Scott Wilcox (Australia) and Matt Perrott (Austin), providing actionable insights for founders, investors, and technology executives navigating the AI transformation.Subscribe for AI business intelligence: /@built2scaleAvailable on Spotify | Apple Podcasts

This week on Built 2 Scale, we return from our strategy week break with our most Elon-heavy episode ever as he skips Trump's tech dinner to flex with massive product announcements. Plus: Apple's product-first AI strategy, China's 1000km/h maglev trains, and why figure robots are moving from one towel to full household automation faster than anyone expected.Built 2 Scale | Episode 23Timestamps:0:00 - Return from Strategy Week + Apple iPhone 17 Launch Analysis1:24 - Apple's Product-First AI Strategy vs Competition6:23 - Trump Tech Dinner: Seating Chart Power Dynamics9:01 - Zuckerberg's $600B Commitment Moment10:20 - Anthropic Valuation Jump to $180B - VC Bubble Discussion12:06 - Scotty's Stock Picks: UniTree IPO, Aussie Minerals, Land Strategy17:19 - Tesla Master Plan: The Home Problem Elon Can't Solve18:08 - Creatine Meme Culture + Crypto Pump & Dump Economics20:16 - R&D Business Strategy: Autonomous Homes Market23:36 - Tesla Mega Block: Industrial Battery Revolution26:32 - Alter Ego: Telepathic Wearables vs Neuralink29:08 - Pickle AI: Desktop AI with No UI Interface32:18 - Tesla Announcements: Robo-taxis + Data Center Strategy35:18 - Future Communities: 3D Printing + Solar + Robotics38:07 - Manufacturing vs Design: Execution is Everything40:16 - China's 1000km/h Magnetic Levitation Train Technology46:01 - Starlink EchoStar Acquisition: Direct-to-Phone Revolution47:08 - Figure AI: From One Task to Multi-Task Home Automation50:22 - Manufacturing Reality: 2000 CNC Machines, Zero Humans53:04 - Union Innovation Strategy: Retrain Don't Resist56:53 - Product of the Week: Starlink Spectrum License59:16 - Age of Agents: A-Players vs Junior Talent Discussion1:04:48 - Founder Files: Hiring Strategy + Time Allocation1:12:24 - Naval's Wisdom: Capital + People = Company SuccessThis Episode Covers:- Apple's product-focused approach beating AI hype with practical features like AirPods heart rate monitoring- Tesla's comprehensive ecosystem strategy from robo-taxis to data center batteries- China's infrastructure advantage: 1000km/h trains while Australia debates 180km/h rail- Starlink's spectrum acquisition eliminating traditional telco middlemen- Figure AI's acceleration from single-task to multi-task household automation- The A-player vs junior talent shift in AI adoption across 280,000 firms- Manufacturing's robot revolution: Chinese factories with zero human workers- Why unions need Chief Innovation Officers instead of automation resistanceKey Insights:- Product excellence trumps AI buzzwords - Apple's strategy validates hardware-first approach- Infrastructure determines economic geography - high-speed rail enables distributed communities- Manufacturing prowess beats design innovation - execution is 1000x more important than ideas- Spatial intelligence and real-world robotics represent the next frontier beyond LLMsAbout Built 2 Scale:Weekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, robotics adoption, and technology market dynamics. Hosted by Scott Wilcox (Australia) and Matt Perrott (Austin), providing unfiltered insights for founders, investors, and technology executives navigating the AI transformation.Subscribe for AI business intelligence: /@built2scaleAvailable also on Apple Podcasts

This week on Built 2 Scale, we deliver our most packed episode ever with rapid-fire coverage of Google's dominant month, Warren Buffett joining our audience, and our first-ever Top 5 Most Influential People in AI draft picks. Plus: why 95% of corporate AI spending shows zero ROI and Elon's latest anime obsession crisis.Built 2 Scale | Episode 22TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Just-in-Time Software Goes Too Far (Contraction App Meme)1:13 Hinge Dating App as Tech Founder Distribution Strategy4:57 Elon's Anime Crisis + $10B Tesla Market Cap Drop7:09 Marriage Prenups Need Vesting Schedules Like Equity8:34 Reid Hoffman: "10,000 Prompts is the New 10,000 Hours"10:11 Prompt Guilt: The New Productivity Anxiety12:01 UniTree Dog Robot Carries 215kg (Pub Crawl Dreams)14:05 Domain Addiction AA Meeting on Twitter/X16:16 Sam Altman: "GPT-5 Was a Misfire, GPT-6 Will Win"18:45 Yann LeCun Day 25: "Don't Work on LLMs"21:17 DeepSeek Confirmed as Chinese State Operation25:05 Elon's Edge Computing Vision: No More Operating Systems30:01 Mark Cuban's Gen Z AI Implementation Opportunity34:14 Google's Best Month Ever: Translation, Video, Market Cap44:29 Meta Acquires Midjourney Talent for Image Generation46:23 Digital Twins & Avatar Content: The HeyGen Revolution49:25 Claude Browser Agent for Power Users Only54:08 Thanks for Watching: Brian Chesky, Satya Nadella, Warren Buffett1:01:20 Tool of the Week: Community Feedback from Listeners1:03:36 The Age of Agents: Aaron Levie's Vertical AI Framework1:09:20 Robot Rundown: Waymo vs Tesla LIDAR Battle1:16:40 Nvidia's $3,500 Robot Brain Developer Kit1:18:11 Top 5 Most Influential People in AI (Draft Picks)This Episode Covers:- Google's market dominance across Pixel phones, instant translation, and video generation at 10% of OpenAI's cost- DeepSeek revealed as Chinese government operation with state backing implications- MIT study showing 95% of corporate AI spending has no ROI- Meta's Mid Journey acquisition strategy to compete in image generation- Claude's browser agent launch exclusively for power users- Elon vs Waymo CEO debate over LIDAR necessity in autonomous vehicles- Aaron Levie's framework: "Every workflow is a vertical AI company waiting to be built"- Carbon Robotics deploys autonomous laser weeding systems- Digital twin revolution with HeyGen's avatar technologyKEY INSIGHTS:- Why most big companies are failing at AI implementation despite massive spending- The opportunity for Gen Z to become AI consultants for backward industries- Google's systematic ecosystem integration creating unmatched competitive moats- Agent workflow optimization vs building agents for existing workflows- Chinese government's strategic AI investment model vs American free market approachAbout Built 2 Scale:Weekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, robotics adoption, and technology market dynamics. Hosted by Scott Wilcox (Australia) and Matt Perrott (Austin), providing actionable insights for founders, investors, and technology executives navigating the AI transformation.Subscribe for AI business intelligence: /@built2scaleAvailable on Spotify | Apple Podcasts#AI #Google #Nvidia #Meta #Tesla #Agents #AIStrategy #BuildToScale #Robotics #TechNews

This week on Built 2 Scale, Matt navigates Austin life while Scotty recovers from his US adventure. We break down the massive AI shakeups: GPT-5's controversial launch causing user rebellion, Meta's AI division downsizing (with Yann LeCun on the chopping block), and Nvidia's shocking announcement to build robots and compete with ALL their clients.Built 2 Scale | Episode 21TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Welcome Back & Weekly Chaos Management2:31 Meta AI Division Downsizing + Yan LeCun Lettuce Watch Day 194:18 GPT-5 User Backlash: The Router Problem Explained13:06 Jensen Huang Signs GPU for Brett Adcock (King Meets Prince)15:10 8 Sleep Raises $100M: AI Sleep Operating System Strategy22:35 Notion Offline Mode: Complex Data Structure Challenge26:58 Dylan Patel's AI Value Capture Analysis (Semi Analysis)40:23 Scotty Builds AI Agents: Lindy.ai Academy Experience52:06 Microsoft Excel vs Google Sheets: AI Feature Battle54:24 Founder vs Corporate CEO Performance in AI Race59:24 Tesla Model YL China Launch: Strategic Market Play1:07:38 Nvidia + Foxconn Robot Partnership: Physical AI Era Begins1:13:17 Lumina Tech: 2-Year Hardware Revolution Story1:19:31 Patents Are Dead + Shopify's Anti-Metrics PhilosophyThis Episode Covers:- GPT-5 model routing controversy and why power users are furious- Meta's AI division restructuring with executive departures expected- Dylan Patel's analysis: Nvidia captures 80% of AI profits while OpenAI gets 1%- Agent building revolution with zero-code tools like Lindy.ai- $85 billion Google AI infrastructure spending breakdown- Tesla's aggressive China-first strategy against BYD competition- Nvidia's vertical integration plan: from chips to robots to everything- Founder-led companies dominating AI while corporate CEOs struggle- Physical AI boom: autonomous excavators built in 2 years- Value capture crisis in AI ecosystem and potential solutionsKEY INSIGHTS:- Why the AI "golden age" of free/cheap access is ending- Agent automation targeting entire white-collar workforce- Hardware startup velocity reaching software-like speeds- Infrastructure spending creating new investment opportunities- Founder vs corporate leadership performance gap wideningAbout Built 2 Scale:Weekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, robotics adoption, and technology market dynamics. Hosted by Scott Wilcox (W & Elycium) and Matt Perrott (BuildPass), providing actionable insights for founders, investors, and technology executives navigating the AI transformation.Subscribe for AI business intelligence that actually matters to builders: /@built2scaleAvailable on Spotify | Apple Podcasts#AI #GPT5 #Nvidia #Tesla #Meta #Robotics #TechNews #Startup #BuildToScale #Agents #AIInfrastructureThis Episode Covers:- GPT-5 model routing controversy and why power users are furious- Meta's AI division restructuring with executive departures expected- Dylan Patel's analysis: Nvidia captures 80% of AI profits while OpenAI gets 1%- Agent building revolution with zero-code tools like Lindy.ai- $85 billion Google AI infrastructure spending breakdown- Tesla's aggressive China-first strategy against BYD competition- Nvidia's vertical integration plan: from chips to robots to everything- Founder-led companies dominating AI while corporate CEOs struggle- Physical AI boom: autonomous excavators built in 2 years- Value capture crisis in AI ecosystem and potential solutionsKEY INSIGHTS:- Why the AI "golden age" of free/cheap access is ending- Agent automation...

This week on Built 2 Scale, Matt's building his Austin studio while Scotty's back from his US adventure. We break down the explosive Elon vs Sam Altman social media war, deliver our first-look GPT-5 review, and explore why remote-controlled excavators are about to revolutionize construction. Plus: Perplexity's audacious $34B Chrome bid, Google's Gemini takeover, and why the "ChatGPT moment" for robots is just 1-3 years away.Built 2 Scale | Episode 200:00 Welcome Back & Austin Studio Setup6:02 The Elon Musk vs Sam Altman Social Media War12:09 AI Startup Economics: The $120M Claude Bill Reality19:34 Perplexity's $34B Google Chrome Acquisition Bid25:49 Google Gemini Integration Across Calendar, Maps & Tasks31:57 ChatGPT-5 Hands-On Review: Speed Meets Reasoning44:32 Tool of the Week: Notion AI + Spreadsheet Automation56:01 Learning Physics with MIT + Notebook LM Strategy1:07:49 Robot Rundown: Y Combinator's Remote Excavator Play1:16:54 Figure AI Laundry Demo & Manufacturing Concerns1:22:29 Unitree's $10K Humanoids vs Tesla's Closed StrategyThis Episode Covers:- ChatGPT-5 analysis: Combining O3 reasoning depth with 4.0 speed for mainstream adoption- Elon vs Sam feud breakdown: Grok 4 launch timing, Apple conspiracy theories, and trust tests- Y Combinator's Flywheel AI brings remote excavator operation to construction sites globally- Google's aggressive Gemini rollout across productivity suite threatens OpenAI ecosystem- Perplexity's $34B Chrome bid: Marketing stunt or antitrust opportunity play?- AI startup unit economics crisis: When compute costs exceed revenue by 20%- Figure AI's washing/folding demos raise questions about training data requirements- Unitree's sub-$10K humanoids challenge Tesla's premium manufacturing strategy- "Automate vs Elevate" business framework for AI implementation and workforce optimization- MIT physics education strategy using Notebook LM for personalized tutoring at scale- Construction industry transformation: From dangerous jobs to remote control room operations- Jensen Huang's physics learning recommendation and first principles thinking applications- Google Sheets "=AI" formula revolutionizes spreadsheet automation and data analysis- The convergence of lower labor costs, reduced risk, and gateway drug to full automationAbout Built 2 Scale:Weekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, robotics adoption, and technology market dynamics. Hosted by Scott Wilcox (W & Elysium) and Matt Perrott (BuildPass), providing actionable insights for founders, investors, and technology executives navigating the AI transformation. This week featuring construction automation insights from Melbourne and Austin perspectives.Subscribe for AI business intelligence: /@built2scaleAvailable on Spotify | Apple Podcasts

This week on Built 2 Scale, Scotty returns from his epic US adventure (complete with custom cowboy hat drama) while Matt settles into Austin life. We dive into Google's mind-blowing Genie 3D world generator, OpenAI's game-changing open source release, and why 82% of new Australian jobs are now government-funded. Plus: Meta's superintelligence pivot, $20K robot dogs, and why Australia might be heading toward dystopia.Built 2 Scale | Episode 190:00 Welcome Back & Custom Hat Chaos3:00 Nvidia Employee Millionaire Stats5:25 Yann LeCun Lettuce Watch Update8:09 R&D vs Engineering Debate13:21 Google Genie 3: Interactive 3D World Generation16:42 Meta's Personal Superintelligence Mission21:20 OpenAI Goes Open Source (Run O3 on MacBook)27:40 Elevenlabs Music: Licensed Commercial Beats29:25 Aaron Levie on Agents vs Labor Force42:50 Tesla Grok Integration & Austin Updates46:20 Robot Rundown: Unitree's $20K Dog Robot52:28 Figure Humanoid Home Automation Demo56:29 Australia's Dystopian Regulation SpiralThis Episode Covers:- Google DeepMind's Genie 3 creates navigable 3D worlds from text prompts using Maps infrastructure- OpenAI releases open source models with O3 capabilities that run locally on consumer hardware- Meta pivots to "personal superintelligence" with Alexandr Wang as Zuck targets post-work society- Elevenlabs launches commercial-use music generation built on licensed catalogs- Aaron Levie's thesis: AI agents target entire white-collar workforce, not just software TAM- Unitree's affordable $20K robot dog threatens Boston Dynamics' $200K market monopoly- FigureAI demonstrates household automation as humanoids tackle real-world domestic tasks- Australia's concerning statistics: 82% of new jobs government-funded, 50% income dependency- Tesla integrates Grok for AI-powered navigation and real-time road analysis- The death of traditional software as agents automate entire vertical workflows- R&D expenditure strategy shifts from researchers to AI orchestration roles- Construction robotics applications for mobile site management and data capture- Social media bans and work-from-home mandates signal Australian overregulation crisis- Cross-border business strategy as regulatory environments diverge globallyAbout Built 2 Scale:Weekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, robotics adoption, and technology market dynamics. Hosted by Scott Wilcox (W & Elycium) and Matt Perrott (BuildPass), providing actionable insights for founders, investors, and technology executives navigating the AI transformation. This week featuring international perspectives from Austin and Australia.Subscribe for AI business intelligence: /@built2scaleAvailable on Spotify | Apple Podcasts

Built 2 Scale | Episode 18 - Show NotesHosts: Scott Wilcox (W & Elycium) & Matt Perrott (BuildPass)Description: This week on Built 2 Scale, Scotty & Matt fly to LA for an epic recording session covering Google's coding-killer Opal launch, why 50% of Aussies now rely on government income, and Jensen's claim he's "created more billionaires than anyone in history." From emergency landings and projectile vomit to $6,000 backflipping robots - this LA episode has it all.Episode Timeline[0:00] Welcome to LA & Epic Travel DisastersMatt's emergency landing in Arizona with projectile vomiting incidentCross-continental journey from Austin to LA recording session[3:37] Longevity Coach & Health Data RevolutionAspen business trip insights and longevity coaching analysisHealth data tracking approaches for business optimizationApple Watch vs specialized health monitoring devices[11:05] Australia's 50% Government Dependency CrisisShocking statistics on government income relianceNDIS expansion driving dependency growthInternational comparison to high-tax service countries[13:19] Viral Aussie Energy Rant (12 F-bombs)Elon Musk-commented energy policy critiqueCoal, uranium, and gas resource utilization failuresQuintessentially Australian perspective on green policies[16:15] Google Opal: The Death of CodingNo-code revolution reaches enterprise scaleJust-in-time software development mainstream adoptionBig tech players entering the space[18:07] Lovable Hits $100M ARR in 9 MonthsRecord-breaking growth in no-code developmentData security concerns for non-technical buildersLiability questions for AI-generated applications[22:38] Amazon Acquires Bay AI WearablesStrategic AI wearable acquisition for Alexa ecosystemBuild vs buy strategy analysisHardware convergence opportunities[25:18] Portable Data Centers in Shipping ContainersAmend's transportable compute and energy solutionsDefense and remote operation use casesConstruction and mining automation infrastructure[31:25] Robot Rundown: $6K Backflipping HumanoidsUnitree R1 consumer pricing breakthroughLuminar's 75% cost savings over Caterpillar equipmentTesla Optimus setbacks following team departures[40:08] DJI's Home Robotics InvasionDrone technology expertise applied to home automationRobovac launch as gateway to comprehensive ecosystemHardware convergence strategy[43:12] Jensen's Billionaire Team PhilosophyNvidia's equity distribution creating unprecedented wealthSmall hyper-talented team approachVision and values alignment strategy[45:19] Why "Mids Get Deleted" in AI EconomyAI adoption as survival requirementPerformance standards in automation eraEmpowerment through tool adoptionKey Topics CoveredMajor Business DevelopmentsGoogle Opal Launch: No-code platform threatening traditional software developmentLovable's Growth: $100M ARR milestone proving just-in-time software viabilityAmazon Bay Acquisition: Strategic AI wearable integration for ecosystem expansionAI Strategy & InnovationNo-Code...

Built 2 Scale | Episode 17 - Show NotesHosts: Scott Wilcox (W & Elycium) & Matt Perrott (BuildPass)Description: This week on Built 2 Scale, Scotty & Matt break down the most expensive pre-seed valuations in history with Mira Murati's $12 billion Thinking Machines, Grok-4's unprecedented overnight integration into Tesla vehicles, and the browser wars heating up between Perplexity, OpenAI, and Google. Plus Matt's TikTok goes viral with 60K views, Chinese factories train robots with AI glasses, and the talent acquisition battle reaches new extremes.Episode Timeline[0:00] Welcome & Headlines OverviewEpisode introduction and top news summary[0:57] Matt's Austin Move & TikTok ViralityMatt's relocation updateViral TikTok success with 60K views[3:14] Thanks for Watching: Google, Albo & ChamathAudience appreciation and notable mentions[8:15] Cluely vs Clueless Weekend Coding DramaDevelopment challenges and community feedback[11:05] Talent Bubble Chart LaunchNew tool release for tracking talent market dynamics[13:54] Pipe Dream Labs Underground LogisticsDeep dive into underground hyper-speed logistics infrastructure[19:45] OpenAI Note Taker Killer StrategyAnalysis of OpenAI's Mac recording targeting note-taking apps like Fireflies and Limitless[23:15] AI Wrapper Warning & Windsurf AcquisitionVertical AI wrapper survival strategiesGoogle's talent poaching breakdown in Windsurf deal[30:51] Grok-4 Tesla Integration Analysis48-hour integration timeline breakdownTechnical and strategic implications[35:17] Robot Rundown: AI Glasses Training WorkersChinese manufacturing workers using AI glasses for robot trainingSynthetic vs real-world data approaches for humanoid robotics[42:15] Web Browser Wars BeginAI-native browser development racePerplexity, OpenAI, and Google strategies[47:37] Perplexity Acquisition PredictionsMarket positioning and potential buyers[51:52] Parting Wisdom: Buying Talent vs Building CultureZuckerberg's financial approach vs Elon's mission-driven cultureStrategic talent acquisition insightsKey Topics CoveredMajor Business DevelopmentsMira Murati's Thinking Machines: $12 billion pre-seed valuation with zero productGrok-4 Tesla Integration: 48-hour vehicle integration timelinePipe Dream Labs: Underground hyper-speed logistics infrastructure developmentAI Strategy & CompetitionOpenAI Note-Taking Strategy: Targeting Fireflies and Limitless with Mac recording capabilitiesBrowser Wars: Perplexity, OpenAI, and Google building AI-native browsersAI Wrapper Strategies: Vertical approaches for surviving foundational model competitionTechnology & InnovationRobot Training Revolution: Chinese workers using AI glasses for robot data captureSynthetic vs Real-World Data: Training approaches for humanoid roboticsConvergence Theory: OpenAI, Google, and Tesla as final three AI leadersMarket DynamicsTalent Acquisition Wars: Comparing...

Episode OverviewWeekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, startup acquisitions, and technology market dynamics featuring the Oracle-OpenAI $30B deal, AI subscription cancellations, and Jack Dorsey's mesh network project.Hosts: Scott Wilcox (W & Elycium) & Matt Perrott (BuildPass)Key Headlines & TopicsAI Infrastructure & PartnershipsOracle's $30 Billion OpenAI Deal - Massive infrastructure partnership reshaping AI landscapeOpenAI Pro Subscription Cancellation - Hosts cancel $200/month subscriptions, discuss value propositionGoogle Ecosystem vs OpenAI - Comprehensive comparison of AI tool ecosystemsGrok 4 Release - Drops 4 hours after recording, timing drama discussionAutomotive & HardwareXiaomi's Viral Car Success - 300,000 unrefundable car deposits in 24 hours via CEO's marketingDJI Drone Expansion - 80kg payload capacity for construction applicationsCommunication & NetworkingJack Dorsey's BitChat - Mesh network project using Bluetooth protocols for offline communicationMesh Networking Technology - Potential WhatsApp replacement discussionContent GenerationGoogle VO3 Video Generation - Consumer accessibility at $20/month tierAI Video Tools Review - Market analysis and accessibility updatesRobotics & HardwareGentact Robot Skin Technology - Tactile sensory capabilities for humanoidsChina's Robocop Spherical Units - Net projection enforcement systemsBrett Adcock Million Dollar Bet - Update on humanoid robot developmentK-Scale Labs Success - $1 million in humanoid robot orders within 9 days of launchProductivity ToolsCursor Coding Platform - Expansion beyond software developmentAI Note-Taking Tools - 24-hour feedback loops for professional developmentFireflies vs Limitless AI - Meeting transcription and action item comparisonTimestamp Breakdown0:00 Welcome & Headlines Overview0:53 Subscribe Call-out & Producer Sleep Incident2:15 Grok 4 Timing Drama & Therapist Mode3:22 Matt's OpenAI Pro Cancellation Decision4:47 Scotty's Google vs OpenAI Ecosystem Update7:22 Red Wine Vindication via Huberman's Guest9:01 Dyson Strawberry Farm Apology10:34 Jack Dorsey's BitChat Mesh Network Project14:33 Xiaomi's 300K Car Pre-Orders Success17:27 Oracle's $30 Billion AI Infrastructure Deal21:19 Google VO3 Video Generation Review26:49 DJI's 80 Kilogram Payload Drone29:59 Cursor Coding Tool Updates & Applications33:20 Robot Rundown: Gentact Skin Technology38:01 China's Robocop Hamster Ball40:08 Brett Adcock's Million Dollar Robotics Bet44:30 K-Scale Labs $1M in Humanoid Orders47:14 Tool of the Week: AI Note Takers52:41 Matt's Tinder for News App Pitch55:51 Parting Wisdom: Just Do ItKey TakeawaysBusiness StrategyOracle's $30B annual compute deal with OpenAI represents a seismic shift in AI infrastructureAI subscription value analysis reveals optimization opportunities across platformsViral marketing (Xiaomi CEO) can drive massive consumer response in hoursTechnology TrendsMesh networking gaining traction as...

Episode SummaryScott and Matt dive into the biggest tech stories of the week, covering Meta's aggressive talent acquisition spree, XAI's massive $10B funding round, Neuralink's breakthrough presentations, and the escalating race to artificial superintelligence. Plus: robot soccer leagues, Dyson's strawberry venture, and why AI nerds are now being traded like professional athletes.Key Topics CoveredThe AI Talent WarsMeta's billion-dollar talent poaching - Zuckerberg offering 9-figure packages to lure top AI researchers from OpenAIAlexander Wang acquisition - Scale AI founder becomes Meta's Chief AI Officer for $12BViral memes - "I used to pray for the day nerds would be traded like athletes"OpenAI's response - Leaked Slack messages reveal employee burnout concernsXAI's Monster Round$10 billion funding - Half equity, half debt structureStar-studded investors - A16Z, Sequoia, Fidelity, BlackRock, Nvidia, AMD, and the SaudisElon's strategy - Building "truth-seeking AI" with vertical integration across his companiesSmart investor selection - Learning from past PayPal coup experienceNeuralink's Bandwidth RevolutionHuman bandwidth bottleneck - Average person limited to 1KB/second (8MB/day) through thumbs100x improvement promise - Direct brain-computer interface eliminates typing constraintsStrategic approach - Starting with disability and disease to navigate privacy concernsVision restoration - Literally curing blindness as next product launchOther HeadlinesTrump's F-word diplomacy - How swearing apparently ended a conflictDyson's strawberry crisis - Vacuum legend pivots to fruit farmingPosting to product head - How Nikita Bier memed his way to head of product at XChina's AI glasses war - Xiaomi vs Meta in wearable AI raceRobot RundownAmazon's million-robot army - Quiet deployment of massive automation infrastructureGenesis AI's $100M bet - Becoming the "GPT for robotics" (but maybe don't challenge Nvidia)K-Bot home delivery - $9,000 household robots ready for pickup in San FranciscoRobot soccer betting - New AI football league creates gambling opportunitiesAustralia's innovation attempts - First AI robotics accelerator launchesEnterprise AI MovesCampfire's $35M accounting disruption - AI-first tool challenging Oracle NetSuite and XeroMicrosoft's medical superintelligence - Claiming AI models better than GPsGoogle's education push - Notebook LM integration into classroomsBig Tech bundling strategy - Using ecosystem lock-in to crush startupsTool of the WeekChef by Convex - AI-powered development tool competing with Replit and Bolt, highly recommended by Matt's business partner for internal tool development.Memorable Quotes"I used to pray for the day nerds would be traded like athletes. That day is finally here and it's effing glorious.""Your dad kept getting poached back and forth by the top AI labs, and he actually never did any work.""They've been fighting for so long. They don't know what the f** they're doing. And then it stopped."*"The average human can only produce 8 megabytes a day of throughput......

Title: $2B for No Product, Robots Under $3K & Australia's Massive MissHosts: Scott Wilcox (W & Elycium) & Matt Perrott (BuildPass)This week, Scotty & Matt explore the seismic shifts in AI talent acquisition, humanoid robots reaching consumer price points, and Australia's untapped potential to become a tech superpower.Episode HighlightsThe Great AI Talent MigrationThinking Machines raises unprecedented $2B seed round at $10B valuation with no product, just talentOpenAI leadership exodus creating billion-dollar startups overnightThe new reality: buying teams vs traditional hiring in AIWearable AI RevolutionLimitless pendant deep dive: AI coach vs note-taker reality checkFuture convergence of analog watches and AI technologyDe-optimization movement challenging data-driven lifestyle trackingRobotics BreakthroughHugging Face humanoid robots priced under $3K (cheaper than MacBooks)Open-source revolution democratizing robotics developmentTesla robo-taxi milestone: 20+ rides with zero interventionsAustralia's Trillion-Dollar Missed OpportunityEnergy policy crisis: shipping coal while paying 10% more for domestic powerDarwin/Geelong innovation hub vision as "Australian Shenzhen"Cultural barriers: tall poppy syndrome vs American business optimismKey SegmentsHeadlines & Hot Takes (00:00)Limitless pendant early impressionsNoosa beach remote work setupThinking Machines $2B mystery round breakdownAI Tool Showdown (32:50)11 Labs conversational AI vs ChatGPT voice modeY Combinator AI startup school insightsElon's 12-month AGI prediction analysisTool of the Week (48:35)iPhone home screen optimization for AI-powered productivityRobot Rundown (52:20)Sub-$3K humanoid robots changing the gameSoftBank's $1T Arizona AI manufacturing hubAutonomous vehicle update: Tesla vs Waymo strategiesAustralia Tech Policy Deep Dive (01:02:15)Energy crisis impact on tech competitivenessInnovation hub strategy discussionCultural transformation needed for tech leadershipCompanies & Resources MentionedAI Startups:Thinking Machines (Mira Murati)Cluely AI (A16Z-backed)Limitless (AI pendant)Eleven LabsMajor Players:OpenAI, Y CombinatorHugging Face, Tesla, WaymoSoftBank Vision Fund, TSMCA16Z (Andreessen Horowitz)Key Figures:Mira Murati, Sam Altman, Elon MuskMasa Son (SoftBank)Why This Episode MattersThe AI talent wars are reshaping venture capital, with teams commanding billion-dollar valuations before building products. Meanwhile, open-source robotics and autonomous vehicles are hitting critical adoption thresholds. Australia sits at a crossroads - blessed with resources but held back by policy and culture.Perfect for: Founders, VCs, tech operators, and anyone tracking the intersection of AI, robotics, and geopolitics.Built 2 Scale delivers weekly deep dives into the tech trends reshaping business. Subscribe for founder-focused insights on startups, AI agents, robotics, and the future of work.Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTubeSubscribe: @built2scale

Episode SnapshotScott returns from China with a chipped tooth and eye-opening insights into Shenzhen's tech dominance, while Matt reports from Vegas conferences. This week: Zuckerberg's $15B talent grab, Jensen's European roadmap, the reality behind viral ARR growth, and why Tesla's $40K robo-taxi approach might crush Waymo's $180K strategy.Quick Episode GuideTimestamp Segment00:00:00 Headlines — The mystery week off, China revelations, talent wars00:01:19 Scott's Shenzhen dental disaster (cardboard water box incident)00:04:07 Limitless pendant returns + DIY AirTag hack strategy00:04:51 Talent acquisition mania: Alexander Wang's $15B vs Johnny Ive's $6.5B00:08:10 Apple intern's "LLMs are stupid" research paper00:10:49 China Deep Dive: Hong Kong's 4,000 towers vs Sydney's 5000:15:45 Manufacturing tour: half-price + not automated yet00:19:27 Dual-stack strategy: Huawei backend, Nvidia frontend00:21:09 Matt's Vegas conference intel—Premier partnership breakthrough00:28:42 ARR speed-running: quality vs viral growth metrics00:31:01 Impulse tool purchasing—the Hawk Tuah of SaaS revenue00:32:49 AI News: Google VO3 & Flow viral video generation00:40:28 Jensen in Paris: NVIDIA's full-stack Europe awakening00:46:28 ChatGPT tools integration vs Slack's data restrictions00:53:02 Perplexity Labs: Greg Eisenberg's 5-job replacement tweet00:58:00 Tool of the Week: ChatGPT Projects upgrade for client pitches01:07:31 Robot Rundown: Tesla $40K vs Waymo $180K robo-taxi costs01:13:14 Autonomous drones beat world champion human pilot01:17:19 Next Week Preview: Building Australia's own ShenzhenKey ThemesPeak AI Bubble Behavior – Buying talent without productsChina Manufacturing Dominance – Shenzhen's 40-year transformationARR Quality vs Quantity – Viral growth vs sustainable revenueData Ownership Wars – Big Tech fighting for your informationAI-Native Workforce – 18-year-olds eating everyone's lunchCustom GPT Enterprise Strategy – Turning AI into sales weaponsAutonomous Vehicle Economics – First principles vs bolt-on approachesResources & MentionsAlexander Wang / Scale AI ($15B Meta acquisition)Jensen Huang Paris GTC speechesChatGPT Projects tool integrationPerplexity Labs capabilitiesNotebook LM research synthesisTesla Robo-taxi vs Waymo cost analysisDJI autonomous drone championshipsBuilt 2 Scale incubator conceptAbout Built 2 ScaleFounders Scott Wilcox (construction/property) and Matt Perrott (BuildPass) explore startups, AI, manufacturing, and the intersection of physical + digital innovation. Fresh insights drop weekly.Follow & SubscribeYouTube: @built2scaleSpotify / Apple: Built 2 ScaleSocial: @built2scaleEnjoying the show? Rate us, share with a friend, and tell us your biggest takeaway on social.

Episode SnapshotScotty and Matt blitz through the week’s wildest tech headlines—from Google’s eye-watering $400/mo Ultra plan and Perplexity’s Samsung coup to China’s 100-mile, zero-human freeway. Along the way: domain names purchased under the influence, why Notebook LM might replace your MBA, and the very real rise of remote robot workers.Quick Episode GuideTimestamp Segment00:00:00 Cold-open headlines — Scotty.inc, Google Ultra, China’s 100-mile robot freeway00:01:14 Personal branding: Scotty grabs Scotty.inc00:03:00 Drunk-domain confession — PES tells all about late-night URL shopping00:05:00 Google Ultra first week: $8–$10 per prompt (!)00:07:05 100 % male YouTube audience — where are the women in tech?00:07:58 Limitless pendant keynote & “Find My” face-palm00:08:54 VC satire: raising at your kid’s school play00:11:10 Perplexity Labs, WhatsApp bot & Samsung default deal00:14:44 Rick Caruso shouts-out Aussie AI (Archistar) on Fox News00:16:44 Notebook LM workflow: overnight research → morning podcast00:19:26 A16Z: AI up-ends $140 B research industry00:22:14 DIY MBAs & why campuses must pivot to community hubs00:26:32 Starship “Gigabay” & manufacturing gets sexy again00:30:30 North-Star thinking: shoot for Mars, fix your API 00:32:06Google AI Edge — local models & privacy as luxury00:36:00 Tool of the Week: N8N + Claude agentic workflows00:40:06 Automation as a sales pitch (back-office demo wins deals)00:44:51 Robot Rundown: China completes 100-mile freeway with zero humans00:49:48 Lumina’s autonomous electric bulldozers (SF)00:52:26 Remote tele-ops: stacking Tokyo shelves from India & robot surgery00:55:42 Founder Files: the pain of scaling across time-zones01:00:43 Systems, processes & “surface area” for founder freedom01:04:57 Anthropic’s 50 % job-loss headline—opportunity vs. fear01:08:15 Live on air: OpenAI Codex gets Internet + free-tier MemoryKey ThemesCost vs. Value in AI Subscriptions – Google Ultra’s sticker shockApplication-Layer Wins – How Perplexity keeps shipping past the majorsAI Fast-Tracking Construction – Archistar in California wildfire rebuildsEdge Computing & Privacy – Why on-device models matterAgentic Workflows – Screenshot → Claude → fully-wired automationRobot Infrastructure – China, Lumina, and the future of heavy machineryScaling Globally – Time-zone pain, founder relocation, and systems that set you freeResources & MentionsGoogle Ultra / Gemini AdvancedPerplexity Labs & WhatsApp botArchistar AINotebook LM (Google)A16Z “AI & Research” postNvidia Jetson & edge hardwareN8N + Anthropic ClaudeLumina Autonomous DozersOpenAI Codex + Memory updateAbout Built 2 ScaleFounders Scott Wilcox (Scotty.inc) and Matt Parrott go deep on startups, AI, robotics, and the future of construction & manufacturing. New conversations drop every week.Follow & SubscribeYouTube: @b2spodSpotify / Apple / Google...

Built 2 Scale — Episode 11Title: How to make every Australian a MILLIONAIREHosts: Scott Wilcox | Matt PerrottRuntime: ≈ 58 minRelease Date: 2025-05-30Quick SynopsisHow do you turn $20 trillion of natural resources into $1 million per Aussie? Scott Wilcox & Matt Perrott unpack Google IO hacks, Jony Ive’s OpenAI deal, the rise of “just-in-time” software, AI agents in your workflow, must-have tools, robot rundowns, and a blueprint for abundance.Chapter Markers (Clickable on players that support them)Time Segment00:00 Cold Open — headlines & 1080p ear-hair jokes00:30 Parenting Tech Fail: the red-glow white-noise machine01:02 Google IO recap: Gemini Ultra + $250/mo omnipass04:23 Running two tech lives: Microsoft vs Apple + Google06:45 OpenAI × LoveFrom: why a $6.5 B “design brain” matters09:13 Anthropic “Code for” & Rick Rubin’s The Way of Code18:33 Google Stitch—UI in one prompt19:18 Just-In-Time software (goodbye, legacy bloat)20:11 Live demo: podcast KPI dashboard in < 5 min33:20 Tool of the Week: Den (chat + docs + agents)39:00 Robot Rundown I: Dyson’s fluffy-cone vacuum love letter41:01 Robot Rundown II: Tesla Optimus learns household chores47:10 Home Power: Cybertruck as generator, edge compute dreams49:00 $20 T → $1 M each: the resource-backed wealth plan57:39 What’s Next & Sign-offKey TakeawaysGemini Ultra isn’t cheap—but it turns every Google surface into an agent hub.Split-stack living is here: run Microsoft Copilot and Apple/Google gear to hedge innovation risks.OpenAI + Jony Ive = hardware renaissance. Expect Apple-grade devices with GPT brains.Just-In-Time apps kill single-purpose SaaS. If you’re shipping software, ship the outcome, not the dashboard.Dyson & Tesla prove physical product still wins hearts—marry great engineering with AI or be forgotten.National-resource monetization is a realistic abundance play, not sci-fi economics—if you treat energy and compute as public utilities.Links & ResourcesGoogle IO 2025 Recap: https://io.google/Gemini Ultra Pricing: https://blog.google/products/google-io-2025LoveFrom (Jony Ive): https://lovefrom.com/Anthropic Code for: https://www.anthropic.com/Rick Rubin on “The Way of Code”: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_RubinGoogle Stitch: https://stitch.withgoogle.com/Den (YC 2025): https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/denDyson Vacuum Launch Video: https://youtu.be/dyson-fluffyconesTesla Cybertruck Power Support:

Segment Highlights & Takeaways00:00 - Founder-life Banter 1080p ear-hair, distribution hacks, and why humor matters for reach.08:30 - Delegation vs “Founder Mode” Why Zuck, Chesky & Musk still get their hands dirty—plus a 3-step audit to decide when you should delegate.18:55 - Coinbase HackAnatomy of a social-engineering breach and why Brian Armstrong spent $400 M instead of paying a $20 M ransom. Security checklist included.28:50 - Google I/O 2025 RecapGemini 2.5, Veo-3 video AI, Project Astra live demo. What “Agent Mode” means for Apple’s walled garden.37:40 - MCP & the Agentic WebMeet HTTP’s heir for AI agents. Translate “MCP packets” into traction for your startup.47:15 - 1-Person Unicorns OpenAI Codex + cloud infra = solo dev superpowers. Case study: 6-week MVP → $8 M seed.55:00 - Tool Stack SprintRelevance AI, NotebookLM app, DripMax style-rater, Cal.ai macro tracker—who should test what, and why.1:02:00 - Nvidia Isaac GR00T & Omniverse Physics-true sims, synthetic data, and Jensen Huang’s “infrastructure is compute” manifesto.1:08:20 - Robot RundownFigure AI’s factory deal momentum and the grand-slam TAM math behind the $50 T humanoid economy.1:13:45 - Snack-Size Philosophy“You are only your next token.” How to run life like an LLM—practical mindset reframes.Key Topics / SEO TagsAI news • Google I/O 2025 • Gemini 2.5 • Project Astra • MCP protocol • Agentic Web • OpenAI Codex • Nvidia Omniverse • Isaac GR00T • Figure AI • Humanoid robots • $50 T robot economy • Coinbase hack • Founder delegation • Venture capital strategy • Startup toolingResources & LinksGoogle I/O: https://io.google/Gemini 2.5 (DeepMind): https://deepmind.google/technologies/Project Astra: https://deepmind.google/blog/project-astraVeo-3 Video AI: https://deepmind.google/technologies/Nvidia Omniverse: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/omniverse/Nvidia Isaac (GR00T): https://developer.nvidia.com/isaacFigure AI Humanoids: https://www.figure.ai/Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/OpenAI Codex: https://openai.com/research/codexMCP primer: https://agentprotocol.dev/Relevance AI: https://www.relevanceai.com/NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/Cal.ai: https://www.cal.ai/DripMax (beta): https://dripmax.app/TL;DR Action ItemsAudit your delegation stack: Use Scott’s “80/20 Founder-Mode Test” to decide today what to offload.Start agent-proofing your product: Map one...

This week on Built 2 Scale: Scott loses his brand-new Limitless pendant (turns out “Find My” isn’t included), Matt explains why Zapier’s new MCP server might let interns run the office, and the guys dissect YC’s “full-stack AI” memo. They roast Google’s Gemini branding fumble, cheer OpenAI’s Sheryl-Sandberg-style hire, and marvel at Elon’s autonomous boring machine that digs tunnels for 1 % of Melbourne-Metro costs. Plus: stealth AR teleprompter glasses, trillion-dollar TAM math, and a $10 K “Founder OnlyFans” riff. Quick hits, sharp insights, and robot-enhanced banter—tune in or get left behind!Topics:Limitless pendant lost: wearables & “Find My” failsYC’s full-stack AI vision & Elysium’s talking-walls dreamBrett Weinstein on AI consciousness (“no-pilot” mode)OpenAI taps Fidji Simo to monetize ChatGPTGoogle Gemini branding crisis & search erosionSequoia says AI TAM = trillions from day oneZapier MCP: 8 000-app super-connector for agentsEven G1 AR glasses: TED talk, no teleprompterBoring Co. tunnels at 1 % of legacy cost0:00 Cold open – pendant saga & Hank-the-dog coworker mix-up2:35 Tool-stack drama – Notion, Slack & Assembly takeover4:03 Founder-OnlyFans riff – Nikita Bier’s $10 k Zoom calls4:29 Charging for meetings chat & Limitless pendant unboxing6:29 Pendant lost – discovers “no Find My” flaw10:30 YC’s “full-stack AI” post sparks vertical-integration talk16:58 Elysium vision – talking walls & home-robotics roadmap17:56 “Thanks for Watching” intro – Brett Weinstein setup19:45 AI consciousness debate – the looming “no-pilot” phase24:50 OpenAI hires Fidji Simo – ads & App-Store layer ahead29:19 Google’s Gemini branding crisis & search-share erosion34:43 Sequoia on AI TAM – trillions from day one42:12 PE roll-ups & equity alignment for automation47:48 MCP deep dive – Zapier’s 8 000-app unlock54:55 Even G1 AR glasses – stealth teleprompter demo57:28 Boring Co. tunnels – $10 M/km autonomous TBM reveala...

This week on Built 2 Scale, Scott’s caffeine shakes are finally under control, Matt’s new Mac has quit gas-lighting him, and Australia tops a brand-new chart—for fearing AI more than any other country. From a paralyzed creator who edited a YouTube video with his thoughts to Stripe’s surgical strike on Apple’s 30 % cut, the lads unpack the future of robots, regulation, and founder productivity in one fast hour.TopicsAustralia’s AI trust gap – only 30 % of Aussies believe the benefits outweigh the risks; why the dread?Archistar × LA wildfire rebuild – Sydney prop-tech picked to slash permit times with generative zoning AI.OpenAI + Windsurf – $3 B coding-assistant grab to cement Sam Altman’s “Apple of AI” stack.Stripe’s 2.5 % escape route – Epic v. Apple ruling lets devs dodge the App Store toll booth.“Smartest CEOs” list – NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang tops linguistic IQ rankings; Demis Hassabis, Reed Hastings, and Patrick Collison follow.Neuralink telepathy – patient edits and uploads a full YouTube video using only brain signals.Physical Intelligence’s $400 M laundry bots – Bezos backs household chore automation.Tool HacksNotebookLM → spin any doc pile into a walk-and-learn podcastGranola note-taker → one-click transcript ➜ templated minutesMyMind → screenshot-to-second-brain for visual thinkersHiDock H1 recorder → AirPods-powered voice capture ➜ AI task listLimitless Pendant → always-on memory and meeting summariesRobot RundownUnitree G1 sticks the first standing side-flip (on a $16 K bot).Single-purpose chore bots—from folding tees to bussing tables—are everywhere.DJI Dock 3 gives warehouses an always-ready drone workforce. Insights HomeNVIDIA Omniverse & Isaac Sim are where the next robot brains are growing up.Why capturing SOPs today protects your craft in a robot-tomorrow world.Resources & MentionsKPMG AI Trust Study – https://kpmg.com/au/Archistar – https://archistar.aiWindsurf – https://windsurf.aiStripe In-App Kit – https://stripe.comNeuralink – https://neuralink.comPhysical Intelligence – https://physicalintelligence.companyUnitree G1 – https://unitree.com/products/g1NotebookLM – https://notebooklm.googleGranola – https://granola.aiMyMind – https://mymind.comHiDock H1 – https://hidock.comLimitless Pendant – https://limitless.ai/pendantNVIDIA Omniverse / Isaac Sim – https://developer.nvidia.com/isaac/simSubscribe for weekly founder-led deep divesYouTube –

This week on Built 2 Scale, Scott returns jet-lagged from Texas while Matt battles a fresh Mac-switch identity crisis—yet somehow they still squeeze in everything from congressional insider-trading memes to humanoids doing side-flips. The duo dissects BMW’s surprise deal with China’s DeepSeek, Figure AI’s “three-robot” lawsuit, and Apple’s quiet robotics pivot. Plus: how to turn ChatGPT notes into a walk-and-learn podcast, spin up a five-minute AI phone agent, and why Sam Altman really wants to be the Apple of AI. If you’ve ever wondered when your watch, fridge, and driveway gardener will start talking back, this is the episode.TopicsPelosi Act & the “Pelosi Tracker” loophole – will Congress finally lose its favorite side hustle?BMW × DeepSeek LLM – China’s vertical-integration flex and what 29 % of BMW sales revealFigure AI vs BMW – $40 B valuation, “only three robots,” and the spicy lawsuit that followedApple’s robotics reboot – what moving the entire org into the product team really signalsIntelligence Explosion – Zuckerberg’s recursive-AI thought experiment (and why it scares Scott)OpenAI’s consumer land-grab – WhatsApp, one-click shopping, and Sam’s bid to be the “Apple of AI”Tool HacksNotebookLM → instant podcast workflowBlend AI phone agents for trades & SMBsHumorPrompts + GPT-O3 voice mode to kill “sycophant” answersLovable’s one-prompt website builder (Scott did it mid-treadmill)Robot RundownApple’s iPad-on-wheels concept & smart-home armsNeuralink surgeries now robot-assistedUnitree G1 side-flip demo & DJI’s manufacturing edgeWhy capturing your SOPs today protects your craft in a robot tomorrowResources & MentionsPelosi Tracker – https://x.com/pelositrackerDeepSeek LLM – https://deepseek.comFigure AI – https://figure.aiBlend AI phone agents – https://blendai.comNotebookLM – https://notebooklm.googleHumorPrompts (GitHub) – https://github.com/jaschahuisman/humorpromptsGPT-O3 (ChatGPT Pro) – https://chat.openai.comLovable no-code builder – https://www.lovable.devLimitless Pendant – https://limitless.ai/pendantUnitree G1 humanoid – https://www.unitree.com/products/g1DJI – https://www.dji.comSubscribe for weekly founder-led deep divesYouTube – https://youtube.com/@b2spodSpotify – Built 2 ScaleApple Podcasts – Built 2 ScaleRefuse to be left behind—see you next week!