
TBPN Darshan Shanker, Pavel and Delian Asparouhov, Alex Konrad, Jordan Schneider, Willem Van Lancker, Christian Garrett, @carrynointerest, 11x Controversy, Robo Arms
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Mar 25, 2025 
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Darshan Shanker

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Christian Garrett

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Willem Van Lancker

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Jordan Schneider

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Pavel Asparouhov

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Alex Conrad
Darshan Shanker, Founder of Bigscreen Beyond, and Christian Garrett, Partner at 137 Ventures, join a talented panel including AI healthcare innovator Pavel Asparouhov, U.S.-China tech expert Jordan Schneider, and startup media pioneer Alex Conrad. They dive into humorous missteps with encrypted messaging, the ethical implications of AI in sales, and the challenges of fundraising in today’s landscape. The team also explores the blending of art and robotics, along with insights into trust dynamics in startup ventures and U.S.-China tech relations.
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Apple's VR Approach
- Apple's Vision Pro validates spatial computing's future, but its comfort and ergonomics are lacking.
- Darshan Shanker believes Apple is playing the long game but needs more internal dissent.
Military VR
- Military applications of spatial computing are still developing, with earlier hype cycles failing to meet expectations.
- Focus on current capabilities and tangible value propositions, not futuristic visions, for successful adoption.
ChinaTalk Overview
- Jordan Schneider hosts ChinaTalk, a podcast and newsletter on US-China tech relations.
- His focus is on deep dives and nuanced analysis, catering to policymakers and intelligence officials.



