Newcomer Podcast
Newcomer Podcast
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A podcast about Silicon Valley, hosted by newsletter writer and independent journalist Eric Newcomer. Listen in for interviews with the dealmakers and builders who matter. Subscribe to newcomer.co for summaries of the episodes plus tech industry news, scoops, and analysis. www.newcomer.co
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The podcast focuses on technology and venture capital, with themes including AI advancements, Silicon Valley's political dynamics, and startup funding trends. Episodes dive into specific issues such as the implications of AI policy under different administrations, the performance of venture capital after market shifts, and the ramifications of major company investments like ServiceTitan's IPO and Google's quantum breakthroughs.

Join Eric Newcomer, Tom Dotan, and Madeline Renbarger to get the inside story on the biggest news in Tech, Silicon Valley, and Venture Capital.
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This is the leadup to our newest installment of the Cerebral Valley AI conference we're hosting on November 12th. In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by the co-hosts of the conference – Max Child and James Wilsterman – as we dive deep into the complete state of the tech startup world. We'll also revisit our annual AI Fantasy Draft and check out how each portfolio performed.
🎙️Topics in this episode:- Where AI investment headed in 2025 and where it's heading in 2026
– The challenges and opportunities emerging from the AI boom
– The latest updates from our Annual AI Fantasy Draft League: who’s leading, who’s lagging, and what bets might pay off next

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