Tag: Technology
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This morning, I tested OpenAI’s new GPT-5.1. It still falls behind the best models from xAI, Google, and Kimi. When I tested GPT-5 in August it performed poorly, notching a C-. It gave me outdated data and struggled to cite sources. OpenAI claims that GPT-5.1 is better at reasoning and…
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Every founder needs to cut costs and sell more. Here are some great ways to do that, courtesy of my portfolio companies… Make Incorporation and Fundraising Easy – Capbase Capbase makes it easy to get incorporated, prep for due diligence, and raise money. If you want to raise venture capital,…
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Kimi just dropped Kimi 2 Thinking. I tested it this morning. It’s as good as Grok 4, the best model I’ve ever used. In July, I ran the prior Kimi through testing. It scored a B+, solid but below Grok 4. This time, Kimi performed far better. Let me show…
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+ AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, China, Kimi, LLM, Open source, Startups, Technology, Venture Capital, Writing+
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$13 million — that’s my median entry price this year. In the hottest market ever, I’m watching valuations carefully. Here’s why… Behind the Scenes In My Portfolio First, let’s take a peak inside my portfolio and see what I’ve been paying, year by year: These deals are almost all seed…
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+ Angel Investing, Business, Entrepreneur, Finance, Investing, Silicon Valley, Startups, Stocks, Tech, Technology, Venture Capital+
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For the first time ever, I’m using voice dictation regularly. Wispr Flow has nailed it where every other app has failed. Let me show you what this thing can do… I first tried voice dictation in the late 1990’s. For its time, it was incredible. But it made so many…
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+ AI, Apps, Artificial In, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Dictation, LLM, Product, productivity, Software, Startups, Tech, Technology, Venture Capital, Voice, Writing+
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Neo’s new robot can vacuum, do your dishes, and take out the trash. But will it also take your job? Yesterday, 1X launched the Neo. This android is powered by a mix of AI and teleoperation. You can order one now on their website for $500 a month. 1X plans…
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+ AI, Amazon, Artificial Intelligence, Business, Finance, Investing, Labor, Robots, science-fiction, Silicon Valley, Tech, Technology, Venture Capital+
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Can DeepSeek beat the best American models? When I tested DeepSeek in June, the outputs were garbage. This morning, I gave it a re-test… Like in June, I asked DeepSeek three real questions I need the answer to. Last time, it scored a B-. Let’s see if DeepSeek’s recent updates…
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+ AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Finance, Grok, Investing, Large Language Model, LLM, Money, Startups, Tech, Technology, Venture Capital, xAI+
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$1.4 million in revenue at YC Demo Day. Even in 2015, Eight Sleep was a winner. This morning, I watched their original pitch. What Matteo Gets Right Founder Matteo Franceschetti gives a brief, focused pitch. He clearly explains what the company does and shows us strong traction. Luna, as Eight…
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+ Art, Entrepreneur, Finance, Founders, Investing, Photography, Silicon Valley, Startups, Tech, Technology, Travel, Venture Capital+
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Ever ask AI a question and get an answer from a random Reddit thread? Sick of bad answers, I tested the Encyclopedia Brittanica Chatbot. Brittanica Chatbot uses articles from the Encyclopedia Brittanica to answer your question. These articles are written by experts in their fields. This morning, I ran it…
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Tremendous 