BG2Pod with Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley

Open Source bi-weekly conversation with Brad Gerstner (@altcap) & Bill Gurley (@bgurley) on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism

All things AI w @altcap @sama & @satyanadella. A Halloween Special. đŸŽƒđŸ”„BG2 w/ Brad Gerstner

Brad Gerstner sits down with Satya Nadella (Microsoft) and Sam Altman (OpenAI) to unpack the $3 trillion AI buildout transforming technology, business, and the global economy. They dive deep into the OpenAI–Microsoft partnership, how it unlocked massive scale in the cloud, and what it reveals about the future of intelligence and capital.Nadella breaks down how Microsoft is expanding Azure and Copilot to meet explosive demand. Altman shares his view on progress, power, and the human drive to push boundaries. A candid, energizing conversation about building the future at scale. Enjoy another episode of BG2!(00:00) Intro(02:28) Microsoft’s Investment in OpenAI(03:19) The Nonprofit Structure and Its Impact(05:46) Health, AI Security, and Resilience(07:50) Models, Exclusivity, and Distribution(08:58) Revenue Sharing and AGI Milestones(11:38) OpenAI’s Growth and Compute Commitments(15:21) Compute Constraints and Scaling(21:27) The Future of AI Devices and Consumer Use(24:31) Regulation and the Patchwork Problem(28:01) Looking Ahead to 2026 and Beyond(37:10) Microsoft’s Strategic Value from OpenAI(57:15) The Economics of AI and SaaS(1:04:28) Productivity, Jobs, and the Age of AI(1:10:43) Reindustrialization of AmericaProduced by Dan ShevchukMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

10-31
01:14:20

AI Bubble, Stablecoin Boom, and Runnin' Down a Dream | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner

Pre-Order Runnin' Down a Dream now: https://a.co/d/0oIPPveOpen Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, they unpack the $3T AI buildout, circular revenue red flags, and whether the boom is becoming a bubble. They dive into the rise of stablecoins and the new financial rails reshaping money, the fight over AI regulation in America, and Bill’s next chapter—his new book Runnin' Down a Dream and what it means to build a career you actually love. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:00) Two Years of BG2(03:45) Bill Stepping Back to Write His Book(06:00) Runnin' Down a Dream(07:00) The AI CapEx Bubble?(09:30) Sham vs. Real Transactions in AI(11:00) Microsoft–OpenAI Credits & Cloud Economics(13:00) Nvidia’s Investments: Healthy or Hype?(17:00) CoreWeave, Hidden Leverage & Demand Risks(19:15) $3 Trillion CapEx: Are We Overbuilding AI?(21:45) The MAG5 CapEx Surge: Too Much, Too Fast?(24:30) Meta’s CapEx Comeback & AI ROI(25:30) OpenAI’s Race for Escape Velocity(28:30) AI Regulation: State Patchwork Madness(30:30) Why Federal Preemption Is Critical(33:15) The Colorado & California AI Acts(35:00) Stablecoin Surge: $18T in Settlements(36:45) Gurley’s Crypto Conversion(38:30) From PIX to FedNow: The Future of Digital Money(41:00) Coinbase, Circle, and the 4% Yield Revolution(43:00) Why Visa & Banks Fear Stablecoins(45:00) Gurley: “I’m Jumping on the Crypto Train”(46:00) Brad on Invest America (Trump Accounts)(49:00) Implementation Timeline & Treasury Update(50:30) Bill’s Book: Runnin' Down a Dream(53:15) The Great Career Reset: Passion vs. Grind(55:00) Bezos’ Regret Minimization Framework(57:00) Who the Book Is For(59:00) Gurley’s Next MissionShow Notes:All-In Summit: Bill Gurley presents 2,851 Miles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9cO3-MLHOMPlain English: This Is How the AI Bubble Could Burst: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-how-the-ai-bubble-could-burst/id1594471023?i=1000728026459Bezos’ Regret Minimization Framework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwG_qR6XmDQProduced by Dan ShevchukMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBill Gurley @bgurley https://x.com/bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

10-14
01:01:49

NVIDIA: OpenAI, Future of Compute, and the American Dream | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, Brad and Clark Tang sit down with Jensen Huang, founder & CEO of NVIDIA, for a sweeping deep dive on the new era of AI. From the $100B partnership with OpenAI to the rise of AI factories, sovereign AI, and protecting the American Dream—this episode explores how accelerated computing is reshaping the global economy. NVIDIA, OpenAI, hyperscalers, and global infrastructure: the AI race is on. Don’t miss this must-listen BG2.(00:00) Intro(0:37) The Year in AI Recap(3:24) OpenAI Stargate & Nvidia Investment(8:41) Nvidia Accelerated Compute TAM(18:55) $NVDA ROI – Glut or Bubble?(27:45) Roundtripping Claims(31:10) Annual Release Cadence & Extreme Co-design(40:45) Future of ASICs & Economics(53:47) Nvidia's Competitive Moat(56:55) Elon, X.ai & Colossus 2(58:47) Sovereign AI & Global Buildout(1:02:21) The AI Administration(1:07:43) Chinese AI Chips & NVIDIA’s Role(1:17:24) H-1B, Talent, & the American Dream(1:29:33) Invest America & American Right to Rise(1:37:40) The Future AheadProduced by Dan ShevchukMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBill Gurley @bgurley https://x.com/bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

09-26
01:44:14

Inside OpenAI Enterprise: Forward Deployed Engineering, GPT-5, and More | BG2 Guest Interview

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, guest host Altimeter’s Apoorv Agrawal explores how OpenAI is reshaping enterprise with Sherwin Wu, Head of Engineering OpenAI Platform, and Olivier Godement, Head of Product OpenAI Platform. From T-Mobile’s AI voice support to Amgen’s drug breakthroughs to Los Alamos’ air-gapped supercomputer—this episode dives into the real world of AI at scale. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:50) OpenAI’s Enterprise Mission: Beyond ChatGPT(06:00) Case Study: T-Mobile <> Voice & Support (11:30) Case Study: Amgen <> Accelerating Drug Development(13:45) Case Study: Los Alamos National Lab (17:00) Why 95% of AI Deployments Fail?(20:30) Physical vs Digital Autonomy: Scaffolding & Infrastructure(26:00) GPT-5: Release, Benchmarks vs Behavior(30:00) GPT-5 Feedback: Instruction Following, Hallucinations, Code Quality(33:00) Multimodality: Text, Voice, and Video(35:30) Audio: Realtime API vs Stitched Audio(38:00) Model Customization & Reinforcement Fine-Tuning (RFT)(43:00) Rapid Fire: Long/Short Picks (1:03:00) Highlights and Lowlights @ OpenAIShow Notes:T-Mobile Partnership: https://www.t-mobile.com/news/business/t-mobile-launches-intentcx-with-openaiAmgen Partnership: https://openai.com/index/gpt-5-amgen/Los Alamos Partnership: https://www.lanl.gov/media/news/0130-open-aiMIT AI Report: https://mlq.ai/media/quarterly_decks/v0.1_State_of_AI_in_Business_2025_Report.pdfProduced by Dan ShevchukMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBill Gurley @bgurley https://x.com/bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2PodApoorv Agrawal @apoorv03 https://x.com/apoorv03Sherwin Wu @sherwinwu https://x.com/sherwinwuOlivier Godement @oliviergodement  https://x.com/oliviergodement

09-11
01:08:57

China, China, China. Breaking Down China’s Tech Surge | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, they dive deep into China’s explosive innovation across AI and EVs, the rise of open-source models, lessons for U.S. competitiveness, the real story on tariffs and trade—and what America must do to win the global tech race. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:20) OpenAI, Anthropic, Private Market Overheating(03:30) China's Role in the Global Tech Order(04:50) Why Bill Went to China(06:40) Dan Wang's Breakneck: Engineers vs Lawyers(10:30) Xiaomi, BYD, and Auto Innovation(14:00) Factory Productivity, Automation, and the Jobs Debate(15:20) Open Source Model Culture in China(19:30) Can the US Compete Without Reform?(23:30) Tariffs, Trade Deals, and a Path to Cooperation(28:00) Waymo, Baidu, and Cost Innovation(33:00) Is China Winning Global Trade?(36:30) Debunking the Subsidy Narrative(38:30) What the CEOs Who Visit China Actually Say(41:30) China's AI Ecosystem: DeepSeek, Qwen, Alibaba Cloud(44:00) Open Source in China and the US: Strategic Choices(48:00) VC Pullback from China & What's Still Happening on the Ground(53:00) China's New K-Visa vs US Skilled Immigration Policies(56:30) Gurley: Read Dan Wang’s Breakneck, Watch the Ground Game(01:03:00) VC Pullback from ChinaShow Notes:Open Source Development in China https://merics.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/MERICS%20Primer%20Open%20Source%202021_0.pdfLei Jun 2024 Annual Speech: https://www.youtube.com/live/l5f3wvLwLXYProduced by Dan ShevchukMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBill Gurley @bgurley https://x.com/bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

08-28
01:06:32

China Open-Source, Compute Arms Race, Reordering Global Trade | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, they discuss open-source models in China and the US, the compute arms race, tariffs and the reordering of global trade, and more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(3:55) Open-Source Models in China(17:54) Future of American Open-Source Models(26:30) Compute Arms Race(47:05) China, Tariffs, and Reordering of Global TradeShow Notes:Artificial Analysis - Intelligence vs. PriceMary Meeker Bond Deck Produced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod

07-31
01:04:20

Michael Dell – Invest America Act Becomes Law, AI Talent Wars, Compute Demand, Market Update | BG2

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, they welcome Michael Dell  to discuss the Invest America Act, lessons learned from the 90’s, government spending, budget deficit, the AI talent war, AI's Role in Economic Growth and Productivity, the explosion in AI compute and demand, the markets, and more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(4:13) Lessons from the 90’s at Dell(8:37) Invest America Act Signed Into Law(27:12) Government Spending and Budget Deficit(36:05) The AI Talent War (46:25) AI's Role in Economic Growth and Productivity(53:42) AI Compute–Explosion in Demand(1:03:53) Market CheckShow Notes:Invest AmericaNext Gen Personal FinancePlay Nice But Win: A CEO's Journey from Founder to LeaderMilken Institute: The Economic Impact of Invest America AccountsProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2podMichael Dell @MichaelDell

07-10
01:18:35

Coatue Pt2. Open AI’s Kevin Weil Dives into All Things ChatGPT | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, recording from the Coatue East Meets West stage, they welcome OpenAI CPO Kevin Weil to discuss all things OpenAI. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Show Notes:Coatue EMW 2025 SlidesProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyKevin Weil @kevinweilBG2 Pod @bg2pod

06-21
21:36

Coatue’s Laffont Brothers. AI, Public & VC Mkts, Macro, US Debt, Crypto, IPO's, & more | BG2

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, they welcome Coatue’s Thomas and Philippe Laffont to discuss the AI Super cycle, Stablecoin and crypto, consumer AI, NVIDIA GPU’s, Macroeconomics, publc markets, VC markets, M&A’s, insights for founders and CEO’s, and more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:36) The AI Super Cycle(07:47) Stablecoin & Cryptocurrency(16:19) Consumer AI & Impact on $GOOG(22:54) GPU Allocation v Cloud Revenue Market Share(28:56) AI Impact on Macro + Debt(35:20) Private Markets, IPO’s, M&A’s(45:59) Golden Age of Margin Expansion(51:48) Jevon’s Paradox(53:19) Insights for Founders and CEOsShow Notes:Coatue EMW 2025 SlidesProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBill Gurley @bgurley https://x.com/bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

06-20
01:01:16

China, AI Immigration, Rare Earths & Chips, Tariffs, Market Check | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, they discuss the pace of AI and data walls, China’s startups, immigration and talent acquisition, rare earths, chips, China trade deal, corporate governance, Delaware incorporation rights, & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(04:24) Pace of AI + Data Walls(11:43) China's 1000 Startup Strategy(26:18) Talent Acquisition and Immigration Policies(36:24) Rare Earths, Chips / China Trade Deal(53:46) Corporate Governance and Delaware DilemnaShow Notes:Reddit v. AnthropicChina’s “Thousand Startups Bloom”Produced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod

06-05
01:01:11

AI, Middle East, China, Tariffs, Recon Bill, Invest America | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, they discuss the overturning of the AI Diffusion Rule, Brad’s trip to the Middle East, Middle East Deals, China Tariffs, Reconciliation Bill, Invest America, Delaware Incorporation Rights, Momentum in Crypto, Open Source AI in China, & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:02) AI Diffusion Rule and Middle East Deals(20:31) China Tariff Deal (31:10) Reconciliation Bill(44:06) Invest America inclusion in the bill(49:09) Delaware Incorporation Rights(59:51) Major Momentum in Crypto(01:06:28) Open Source AI in China Show Notes:WSJ - The Tech Industry Is Huge–and Europe’s Share of It Is Very SmallWelcome to the China Hawk Industrial ComplexChina's Baidu to make latest Ernie AI model open-source as competition heats upLodestar Multipliers in Delaware and Federal Attorney Fee AwardsProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBill Gurley @bgurley https://x.com/bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

05-22
01:16:27

Tariffs, Free Trade, Export Controls, H20 & Rare Earth Ban | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they revisit arguments about free trade, and discuss updates on tariff negotiations, export controls, the new AI cold war, NVIDIA H20 chip ban, rare earth ban, DeepSeek, Tesla, & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:15) Complex Systems(06:00) Tariff Negotiations & Free Trade(23:19) Export Controls: AI War, H20 & Rare Earth Ban(42:29) New AI Cold War & Zero Sum Game(52:37) $TSLA & Market CheckShow Notes:Financial Times - US rare earth champion faces trade war test after tariffs halt China salesCNBC - U.S. chip controls will benefit China’s Nvidia rivals like Huawei: AnalystsProject Syndicate - Trump’s $16 Trillion Trade Blind SpotNYTimes - I Just Saw the Future. It Was Not in America (Thomas L. Friedman)Ezra Klein Podcast feat. Thomas FriedmanJohn Mearsheimer and Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit 2024Reuters - China hits back at US tariffs with export controls on key rare earthsNYTimes - Nvidia Says U.S. Will Restrict Sales of More of Its A.I. Chips to ChinaProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod

04-24
01:02:36

Liberation Day, Tariffs, US v China Open Source, OpenAI Fundraise, $CRWV, TikTok | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they discuss market uncertainty, globalism and tariffs, M&A, Wiz and GOOG, NVDA GTC, consumer AI demand, AI unit economics, & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:20) Liberation Day & Tariffs(19:18) US Open Source vs China Open Source(34:34) OpenAI Fundraise(52:25) Coreweave IPO & AI Demand(01:04:03) Rumors on TikTok dealProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod

04-04
01:13:12

NVDA GTC, M&A Wiz / Goog $32 B Deal, April 2 Tariff Uncertainty; Huawei Belt & Road; ChatGPT

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they discuss market uncertainty, globalism and tariffs, M&A, Wiz and GOOG, NVDA GTC, consumer AI demand, AI unit economics, & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:21) Market Uncertainty(07:28) Globalism and Tariff Policies(25:07) $GOOG Acquisition of Wiz + M&A Environment (40:33) $NVDA Market Position(55:37) Government Regulations & Impact on AI(1:04:45) Consumer AI Demand(1:10:33) AI Unit EconomicsProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod

03-21
01:22:00

Grok 3, AI Memory & Voice, China, DOGE, Public Market Pull Back | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they discuss Grok 3, AI memory, voice, and evaluations, China, DOGE, the public market pullback, & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:40) Grok 3(05:55) Grok’s Leverage of X Platform(07:25) AI Consumer Market & SEO(23:04) AI Memory(26:15) AI Voice(29:05) Future AI Assets(33:29) AI Acceleration in China(36:09) Regulatory Challenges(37:46) AI CapEx and Investing Dynamics(48:38) Government Spending + DOGE(1:00:51) Golden State WarriorsProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

03-01
01:03:19

DeepSeek, Open Source, Tariffs, DOGE, Market Impact | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they discuss DeepSeek, globalism vs national interests, Trump tariffs, open source, DOGE, & more. . Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(03:20) DeepSeek & Open Source(37:03) Trump Tariffs(50:31) DOGE(01:04:19) Tech and Political UncertaintyProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcap https://x.com/altcapBill Gurley @bgurley https://x.com/bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

02-05
01:14:07

Stargate, Executive Orders, TikTok, DOGE, Public Valuations | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they are joined by a surprise guest, and discuss Stargate, executive orders, TikTok, DOGE, Public Valuations & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:21) Stargate(15:07) Dylan Patel and Semianalysis take on Stargate(17:56) Stargate’s Impact on AI Competitive Landscape(29:03) DeepSeek(32:03) Special Guest Rene Haas (CEO of ARM Holdings)(49:46) DeepSeek continued(51:53) Trumps Executive Orders & Regulatory Freeze(54:10) Coordination in AI Legistlation(59:38) US National Debt and Balancing the Budget(1:01:08) TikTok(1:05:48) Tech CheckProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyRene Haas @renehaas237BG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

01-23
01:11:08

Market Predictions, Rates & Inflation, DOGE, CES, AI Compute | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they discuss Brad’s public market predictions, AI enthusiasm and fears, interest rates, inflation, DOGE, federal budget analysis, big tech capex, scaling inference, Satya Nadella, Jensen Huang, Elon Musk, AI reasoning models, chain of thought,  & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:58) Frontline Ideas for 2025(07:02) The Bogeyman (Interest Rates and Inflation)(09:21) Mega Cap Valuations & Expectations(14:02) Big Tech CapEx(16:51) Scaling Inference(20:11) Future of AI(39:50) Role of Power in AI Development(42:58) Interest Rates & Economic Growth(45:11) Federal Spending & DOGE(54:15) Regulatory Landscape for AI(01:01:27) Co-opetition in AI(01:17:06) Reasoning Models & Chain of ThoughtProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod https://x.com/BG2Pod

01-11
01:23:11

AI Semiconductor Landscape feat. Dylan Patel | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they are joined by Dylan Patel, Founder & Chief Analyst at SemiAnalysis, to discuss origins of SemiAnalysis, Google's AI workload, NVIDIA's competitive edge, the shift to GPUs in data centers, the challenges of scaling AI pre-training, synthetic data generation, hyperscaler capital expenditures, the paradox of building bigger clusters despite claims that pretraining is obsolete, inference-time compute, NVIDIA's comparison to Cisco, evolving memory technology, chip competition, future predictions, & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2!Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:50) Dylan Patel Backstory(02:36) SemiAnalysis Backstory(04:18) Google's AI Workload(06:58) NVIDIA's Edge(10:59) NVIDIA's Incremental Differentiation(13:12) Potential Vulnerabilities for NVIDIA(17:18) The Shift to GPUs: What It Means for Data Centers(22:29) AI Pre-training Scaling Challenges(29:43) If Pretraining Is Dead, Why Bigger Clusters?(34:00) Synthetic Data Generation(36:26) Hyperscaler CapEx(38:12) Pre-training and Inference-tIme Reasoning(41:00) Cisco Comparison to NVIDIA(44:11) Inference-time Compute(53:18) The Future of AI Models and Market Dynamics(01:00:58) Evolving Memory Technology(01:06:46) Chip Competition(01:07:18) AMD(01:10:35) Google’s TPU(01:14:51) Amason’s Tranium(01:17:33) Predictions for 2025 and 2026Produced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyDylan Patel @dylan522pBG2 Pod @bg2pod

12-23
01:29:41

Satya Nadella | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week they are joined by Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, to discuss becoming Microsoft’s CEO, Advice for CEO’s, Microsoft’s Investment in OpenAI, Legacy Search, Ten Blue Links, Consumer and Enterprise AI, The Future of AI Agents, Infinite Memory, CoPilot, Microsoft’s Capital Expenditure, Open AI’s future, AI safety & more. Enjoy another episode of BG2.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:31) Becoming Microsoft CEO(06:42) Satya’s Memo to CEO Committee(10:42) Satya’s Advantage as a CEO(11:34) Advice for CEOs(15:01) Microsoft’s Investment in OpenAI(19:42) AI Arms Race(23:55) Legacy Search and Consumer AI(28:07) The Future of AI Agents(38:32) Near-Infinite Memory(39:47) Copilot Approach to AI Adoption(50:26) Leveraging AI within Microsoft(56:03) CapX(01:00:20) The Cost of Model Scaling and Inference(01:15:15) Open AI Conversion to Profit(01:18:05) Next Steps for OpenAI(01:19:43) Open vs. Closed and Safe AIProduced by Benny BeausoleilMusic by Yung SpielbergAvailable on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.comFollow:Brad Gerstner @altcapBill Gurley @bgurleyBG2 Pod @bg2pod#BillGurley #BradGerstner #Bg2Pod

12-12
01:24:41

Craig

presidents and kings, Brad? in one case...one and the same.

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Maciej Czech

Every episode ruined with inhales. why nobody cares there about quality. Again nobody from whole team listens to hat they release

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Craig

Brad needs the last word.

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