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DeepSeek’s V4 Coding Leap, Strava’s IPO Move & Silicon Valley’s Aging Craze | Jan 9, 2026

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Jan 9, 2026
Cory Weinberg, a finance expert, dives into Strava's confidential IPO and Lambda's impressive $350M raise. Dan Shipper, CEO of Every, reveals how AI is blurring lines between media and software, while offering insights on trust in AI agents. Zach Reitano, from Ro, discusses the launch of a new GLP-1 pill and how AI is reshaping healthcare delivery, emphasizing patient empowerment. The conversation also touches on Silicon Valley's obsession with biological age tests, contrasting hype with science, and examining the demand for anti-aging solutions.
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ADVICE

Watch Pre-IPO Convert Terms Closely

  • Read pre-IPO convertible terms carefully because they can force a public listing or costly payouts.
  • Use such clauses to pressure timing and protect investor downside.
INSIGHT

Media And Software Are Converging

  • Every blends media, apps, and training to teach AI usage, collapsing lines between writer and builder.
  • Software acts like content: quick apps demonstrate new models as effectively as articles.
ADVICE

Earn Trust With Early Agent Wins

  • Build trust for agent adoption by delivering clear, repeatable "wow" experiences early.
  • Help users reach those lightbulb moments fast to overcome behavioral inertia.
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