Investors and Competition for Databricks’ GPT Challenger

Welcome to Equity, a podcast that delves into the business of startups, providing in-depth analysis of the numbers and nuances behind the headlines. In this Friday episode, we bring you the most crucial stories and themes from the week.

Closing the week on a significant note, we discuss the conclusion of the trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Bankman-Fried, once a crypto baron, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. However, there is much more to cover in today’s news roundup episode of Equity.

Joining us this week are Kirsten Korosec, Mary Ann Azevedo, and Alex Wilhelm. Together, we delve into various topics, including Robinhood’s new credit card and what it reveals about the strategies of major tech companies. We also explore Fisker’s latest challenges and delve into Databricks’ new AI model, which required a $10 million investment.

But our discussion doesn’t end there. We also shine a spotlight on two companies that are building startups focused on children. One aims to help young children learn music production, while the other is dedicated to reducing waste and assisting parents in caring for their children on a budget. Finally, we take a closer look at unicorn founders and introduce a new $100 million fund that supports climate tech.

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Investors and Competition for Databricks’ GPT Challenger