The Biggest Private Funding Round in History | E2256

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Feb 28, 2026

Ben Broca, founder of Pulsia, a maker of autonomous agentic companies. He demos Pulsia running and growing businesses, discusses product capabilities and pricing, and explains how teams use it at scale. Short, sharp conversation about deploying swarms, automation for startups, and real-world usage scenarios.

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ADVICE

Prefer Passionate New Hires For Niche Roles

Hire for passion over pure experience when building niche content teams; passionate novices learn fast and outperform uninterested veterans.
Jason and Lon describe a four-quadrant hiring framework that ranks candidates by passion and qualification.

ANECDOTE

Miami Crypto Panic After OpenAI News

Nick O'Neill reports chaotic reactions in Miami to OpenAI funding, describing panicked crypto attendees and layoffs imagery.
He recounts seeing Block employees marched out with boxes and people fearing unemployment and rent troubles.

INSIGHT

Layoffs Reflect AI Efficiency And COVID Overhiring

Block's 40% layoffs highlight how AI and overhiring interact: leaders cite AI efficiency while prior COVID-era hiring excess also explains cuts.
Jason notes leaders' public statements (e.g., Andy Jassy) and leaked planning signal structural changes across tech.

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