Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei predicts the end of the exponential curve, foreseeing a "country of geniuses in a data center." We analyze his views on scaling laws, trillion-dollar compute clusters, and the rapid evolution from high-school intelligence to Nobel-worthy discovery.
Substack CEO Chris Best argues that enduring companies require conviction and a willingness to be misunderstood. This analysis explores how Substack navigates tech, free speech, and the creator economy, proving that strong values are the ultimate competitive advantage.
3G Capital manages iconic brands like Burger King and Heinz with a unique philosophy. Partners Alex Behring and Daniel Schwartz reveal their secretive strategy of extreme focus, radical meritocracy, and business durability to transform global giants into high-growth powerhouses.
Ladder survived a near-total collapse to reach nearly $100M ARR. By rejecting the "content library" model and mastering organic growth, they became the #1 strength training app. Founders Tom Digan and Greg Stewart break down the pivot and strategies behind their ascent.
Ben Horowitz explains how a16z disrupted the VC "cottage industry" by building a robust services platform. He discusses his 30-year partnership with Marc Andreessen, the laws of firm scaling, and the organizational design behind their industrial-grade venture machine.
Are US universities in decline? Dartmouth President Sian Beilock and Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons face the critics. In this candid discussion, they address student debt, the ROI of elite degrees, free speech, and the role of AI in reshaping the future of higher education.
