Dalton Anderson

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The Bumpy Road to Self-Driving Cars: Who's Winning?

Explore the history of autonomous vehicles, from early DARPA challenges to the current race between Waymo and Tesla. Who will win? Listen to the full episode to learn more.

Podcast Milestones: Why Showing Up Is 90% of Success

Host Dalton Anderson shares key podcasting milestones, revealing that consistency is the secret to joining the top 1% of creators. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Meta's AI Leap: Llama 3 & Horizon OS Explained

Meta's Llama 3 model is outperforming competitors, and its new Horizon OS aims to dominate mixed reality. We break down the tech and strategy. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Why Google's Star-Studded Pixel Launch Fell Flat

Google announced its strongest Pixel lineup yet, but a bizarre late-night show format overshadowed the tech. Why did it fail? Listen to the full episode to learn more.

Extreme Ownership: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEALs

Learn how the principles from Jocko Willink and Leif Babin's 'Extreme Ownership' can transform your leadership and team performance. Listen to the full episode to learn more. Keywords: Extreme Ownership, Jo

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Windsurf's Collapse: A Tale of Founder Betrayal

Windsurf's $3B OpenAI deal imploded, leading to a shocking Google acqui-hire that left 210 employees out in the cold. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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AI Data Centers: Sustainable Solutions for a Growing Crisis

AI data centers strain power grids and communities. This episode explores legislative, community-led, and tech solutions for a sustainable future. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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The Hidden Costs of AI Data Centers: Power & Water Strain

AI data centers consume staggering amounts of power and water, straining local grids and communities. Discover the true environmental and social costs. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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A Founder's Fever Dream: Surviving Vertigo & Sickness

After a work trip turned into a health nightmare, Dalton Anderson shares his harrowing experience with vertigo, a 30-pound weight loss, and critical life lessons. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Tesla's Robotaxi Pilot: Hype vs. Reality in Austin

Tesla's Robotaxi pilot is live in Austin, but with major limitations. We break down the hype, the reality, and how it compares to Waymo. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Apple's AI Strategy: The Flawed 'Illusion of Thinking'?

Apple's latest AI paper suggests fundamental limits in AI, but is it just a cop-out for their own lack of innovation? We break down the argument. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Ben Horowitz on Hard Decisions: Lessons for Every Leader

Ben Horowitz's 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' reveals the brutal realities of leadership, from layoffs to loneliness. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Veo 3: AI's Visual Revolution & The Return to Text

Google's Veo 3 creates hyper-realistic AI video, blurring the line between real and fake. What does this mean for trust online? Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Scaling Venture Step: New Guests, Production & NYC Move

Host Dalton Anderson reveals his plans for Venture Step's future, including better guests, upgraded production, and a move to NYC. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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NVIDIA's Open-Source Robot Brain & The Future of AI

NVIDIA just open-sourced its foundation model for humanoid robots, lowering the barrier for everyone. We explore what this means for the industry. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Fighting Deepfakes: How the Take It Down Act Protects You

AI deepfakes are on the rise, creating non-consensual content from simple photos. Learn how the Take It Down Act provides new legal tools to fight back. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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How Grayscale Mode Can Reshape Your Tech Habits

Is your phone too distracting? Discover how switching your devices to black and white mode can reduce screen time and improve focus. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Google's A2A Protocol: The Future of AI Agents

Google's Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol is the missing link for scaling AI. Discover how this open standard allows agents to collaborate on complex tasks. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Navigating the Insurance Crisis: Why Costs Are Soaring

Insurance costs and deductibles are soaring in high-risk areas. Host Dalton Anderson breaks down six key hypotheses driving this crisis. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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The Imperfect Echo: AI Voice Cloning & Digital Trust

AI can now convincingly clone voices and generate video, creating an authenticity crisis. How do we verify what's real? Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Callousing Your Mind: Lessons From David Goggins' Can't Hurt Me

Unpack David Goggins's 'Can't Hurt Me.' Learn mental tools like the Accountability Mirror & 40% Rule to build elite discipline & push past limits. Listen now.

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Google's New AI: Gemini Canvas & Consistent Image Models

Google's latest AI updates introduce consistent character image generation with Flash and real-time document editing with Canvas. Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Finding Startup Serendipity in New York City

Dalton Anderson explores the unique energy of NYC for founders, sharing how serendipitous encounters can accelerate a startup. Is NYC the key? Listen to the full episode to learn more.

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Valkyrie Holmes: Building Faura & Quantifying Climate Risk

Valkyrie Holmes, founder of Faura, discusses quantifying property survivability against climate disasters to reshape the insurance industry. Listen to the full episode to learn more.