Ep10. Pre-IPO Market, AI Hype Cycle, Is Software Dead? | BG2 with 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 Pre-IPO market Changes, the reality versus perception of AI's future potential, the state of software, the impact of excess capital in the late-stage market, the importance of capitalism and immigration for the future of the United States, and more. Enjoy another episode of Bg2.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro
(02:16) Letter from Brad’s Mom
(07:28) The Changing Landscape of the Pre-IPO Market
(24:50) AI Hype Cycle
(33:19) Is Software Dead?
(37:03) The Impact of Excess Capital in the Late-Stage Market
(42:18) How AI Spending Affects Investments
(54:52) Opportunities for Investments in the Public Markets

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