Best Video Game Logic Podcast Podcasts (2025)

Ever wonder about the psychology driving the economy and stock market? Why do investors embrace weak companies? Why do inventors ignore some strong companies? What triggers the start of asset price bubbles, and what causes them to end badly? Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with behavioral econo…

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Slavoj Žižek on philosophy today | The madness of reality 38:03

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Slavoj Žižek is back in a new interview where he takes us through his thoughts on the role of philosophy, the future of sex, his fear and love of AI and, as always, so much more. Tune in to hear one of contemporary philosophy's most original and darkly comedic minds expose his thoughts on the present and where we are heading - though that is imposs…

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Why Coach's former CEO says America's future depends on immigrants. 25:02

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Before it was known as Tapestry (TPR) and an owner of the Coach and Kate Spade Brands, Coach was just Coach — maker of handbags and accessories that dominated mall racks. But like with every retailer in business for decades, Coach has stories to tell. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with former …

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Why AI stocks stay sexy 29:43

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It has been another money-making year for investors by and large. Crypto prices are near records, AI-exposed stocks continue to perform well, and Wall Street strategists have begun to come out more bullish for 2026 amid expectations for rate cuts. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with BlackRock’…

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Video Game Logic Episode 220: VGL Gameclub: Celeste (Update) 1:41:05

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This week Shrink & Rage hold the final game club of the year. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at [email protected] stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and for various show r…

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Starbucks CEO reveals secret AI barista that predicts your order 25:48

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Bringing a restaurant industry icon back to a fully caffeinated status. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi talks on the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with Starbucks (SBUX) CEO Brian Niccol from Salesforce’s annual Dreamforce event. Niccol passed his one-year mark as CEO in September, and it has been a wild ride to say the very least. The c…

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Okta’s CEO on the hidden dangers of AI agents in the workplace 26:53

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AI development is moving at lightning-fast speeds. Agents are spreading inside companies as executives seek to increase productivity from workers and save money. However, the issue now rising to the forefront is the risks to companies from the spread of AI. Think bad actors taking control of a company’s agents to wreak havoc on customers! Yahoo Fin…

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How to fathom timelessness | Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes 31:23

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What should time mean to us? Peter Sjöstedt-Hughes is a philosopher of mind who specialises in the thought of Alfred North Whitehead, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Benedict de Spinoza, and in fields pertaining to panpsychism and altered states of mind. In this talk, he combines insights from psychedelic experiences with an intriguing view put forward by…

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From wildfire relief to funding food: Inside the business of GoFundMe 23:30

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In times of need, families often rely on GoFundMe to cover expenses ranging from burial costs for a loved one to helping to rebuild a burned-down home. GoFundMe has become the go-to destination in this regard. Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi discusses the Opening Bid Unfiltered podcast with GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan. Cadogan spent years a…

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Video Game Logic Episode 212: VGL Gameclub: Overland (update) 1:58:13

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After postmodernism | Hilary Lawson, Robin van den Akker, Abby Innes, Sophie Scott-Brown 47:13

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Hugely influential in the latter decades of the 20th century, postmodernism transformed many academic disciplines and culture at large. Associated with an attack on objective truth and the uniqueness of meaning, it called into question the whole edifice of knowledge which Western culture had previously glorified. But it left many lost, and in the w…

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The language of the unconscious: Pyschoanalysis and AI | Alenka Zupančič 29:46

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Jim Cramer on building wealth, stock market lessons, and bold predictions 27:08

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Few have championed the need for people to invest in individual stocks like Jim Cramer. The former hedge fund manager essentially created the financial commentary world after leaving the hedge fund world. His goal since those early days: demystify the world of investing for the average investor. Cramer founded legendary business publication TheStre…

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VGL Podcast Ep 356: Interview with a Spooder 29:43

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This episode is an interview I recorded last week with my friend who is also an artist and now a game developer! We spend nearly half an hour discussing Game Jams, her experience with them, and what she may be working on in the future. If you want to know more, find her at all the links below. Twitch Youtube BlueSky…

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The Enlightenment is racist (and why) | Kehinde Andrews 20:38

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The Enlightenment has faced a lot of criticism in recent years - its defenders and detractors often come head to head, scrambling to articulate its ultimate value or lack thereof to contemporary society. This podcast contributes to this wider debate and question facing all those interested in philosophy and politics: Are Enlightenment ideas salvage…

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Costs of youth sports pressure on families 24:30

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Suffice it to say, there is a lot of money floating around sports nowadays. Eye-popping contracts for star players. Opportunities for college students to earn money by doing their best in the field. Money-making opportunities from social media platforms. However, to earn these dollars, an athlete must be fostered and nurtured at a young age. The st…

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Video Game Logic Episode 183: VGL Gameclub: Stacking (Update) 1:37:51

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This week Shrink & Rage hold the monthly game club then talk about some news. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? Drop us an e-mail at [email protected] stop by our Discord, or tweet us @VGLPodcast. Finally, if you wish to throw us some cash to help improve the show, and fo…

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Ecological Dynamics of Injury Recovery 58:03

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Bring your CLA coaching and ecological dynamics knowledge to the next level and upgrade to the premium combat learning newsletter. It’s the best way to support the show, and you’ll get access to exclusive articles and recordings on how to practically apply the science of skill acquisition to martial arts training. Right now, I’m taking Rob Gray’s H…

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Inside Revlon's comeback after bankruptcy 23:05

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In the world of cosmetics, few companies are as well-known as Revlon. Founded in 1932, Revlon continues to be a significant force in the ever-changing world of cosmetics. However, the company has seen its ups and downs in recent decades. The cosmetics industry has evolved into one heavily driven by celebrities like Kylie Jenner and popular names on…

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Video Game Logic Episode 180: VGL Gameclub: Where the Water Tastes Like Wine (Update) 1:54:07

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Welcome back to another one of our update episodes! This time we revisit Where the Water Tastes Like Wine. Posted late because my internet has been out all day. Enjoy! This week Shrink & Rage hold the monthly game club then talk some news. Do you have feedback for the show, have a response for something we said, or something we should know about? D…

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The struggle for the good life | Massimo Pigliucci on ancient philosophy for the modern era 29:29

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We all want to live the good life. But how many of us can claim to be truly content? Join philosopher and evolutionary biologist Massimo Pigliucci as he argues that pleasure, character, and a healthy dose of doubt, form the basis of the good life, and that purpose in life is crucial to realising our potential. Massimo Pigliucci is a renowned philos…

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Zscaler CEO warns that AI could spark new cyberattacks 21:56

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The talk of the past year in tech has centered on what’s coming next for AI. From digital agents to powerful new models, there has been much to discuss and a ton of change. At the same time, one would be crazy to discount the impact of AI; equally important as this is the companies working on technology to protect themselves from their creations.En…

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VGL Podcast Ep 355: Another Solo Session 18:41

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All by myself again! It's Jared to give you an update and some ideas about what is going on around these parts.By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Psychedelics and the structure of reality | Julian Baggini, Eileen Hall, and James Rucker 46:51

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Truth, delusion and psychedelic reality Do psychedelics reveal hidden layers of reality, or are we simply tripping? Psychedelics are back in the cultural zeitgeist, this time as a treatment for mental health issues. However, critics argue that psychedelics only work by replacing mental illness with a distorted view of reality - but, is this an accu…

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The unconscious mind: Is the unconscious real? 48:58

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The unconscious has become a well-known feature of our human lived experience since Freud. We often refer to unwanted impulses, suppressed thoughts, unconscious desires, and the like. But what IS the unconscious? Is it just an easy excuse for our behaviour? Or is it a necessary piece of what it means to be human? Join our diverse and rich panel as …

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Inside eBay’s rebirth 30 years after its founding 24:10

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You may not be able to guess this tech icon going through a rebirth, but here are a few clues. Yahoo Finance data shows this company’s stock trading on a forward P/E ratio of 15.9 times. That’s a discount to the S&P 500’s 22 times multiple. Second, the company was founded on September 3, 1995. So we are coming up on a public company birthday of sor…

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Video Game Logic Episode 175: VGL Gameclub: Celestial Command. (Update) 1:55:25

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When it rains it pours it seems. This week Jared was sick and had to rest. Have another gameclub update/re-release!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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A landscape of consciousness | Robert Lawrence Kuhn and Hilary Lawson 41:19

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Will we ever reach a conclusive, agreed-upon theory of consciousness? Over the millennia of recorded history, countless stories, theories, and arguments have emerged to explain the origins of consciousness. And yet, here we are in 2025 - post-Plato, post-Descartes, post-scientific revolution - and still we don't understand the phenomenon of conscio…

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Liberty Media chair John Malone: Big tech may dominate TV 41:27

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The media industry has never had a shortage of big-name personalities. Swashbucklers, if you will, are always ready to spend big money on a potential hot film or a prized acquisition. One of the media industry’s legends is Liberty Media's John Malone. From the 1970s to the 1990s, Malone built up cable TV outfit TCI through key deals and aggressive …

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Video Game Logic Episode 171: VGL Gameclub: Prey (update) 1:55:32

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Jared was released from finishing his notice period this week and had to do a little scrambling and have a small existential crisis. He's fine, and we'll be back next week. Enjoy another classic gameclub episode!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Will psychedelics revolutionize mental health treatment? | Matthew Johnson, Shayla Love, and Kevin Sabet 49:34

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The psychedelic revolution Will LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine treatments live up to the hype? For decades, psychedelics were derided as dangerous recreational drugs; now many claim they have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of mental health. With hundreds of clinical trials now taking place, the psychedelic therapeutic market is p…

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The illusion of separation | Jessica Frazier on the Monism of Hindu philosophy 24:39

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Indian philosophy and the search for unity In our everyday lives we act as though we are all separate individuals, but is this really the case? Jessica Frazer argues that reality is ultimately unified, and that this shift in perspective can change the way we live our lives. It can help you lose your isolated ego and escape feelings of alienation fr…

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VGL Podcast Ep 354: Civ 6 Gameclub (Late Edition) 1:08:22

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Good day folks! We finally recorded our gameclub for Civ 6 as well as discussed a number of other things in a freestyle franken type recording, but rest assured this is fresh content. We hope you enjoy!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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The limits of nothingness | Peter van Inwagen 27:44

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From philosophy to science, metaphysics to psychology, the idea of 'nothing' is central to the universe, existence and experience as a whole. But the nature of 'nothing' is even more bewildering than we might first imagine. Parmenides argued that non-being is impossible because thinking about nothing is still something. Join philosopher Peter van I…

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Chipotle faces wary diners, tech push, big menu bets 25:41

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Chipotle (CMG) has only known high growth over the past decade. High growth in terms of new store openings, sales, and earnings. That’s primarily because of the company’s generous portion sizes and messaging of healthier ingredients to increasingly health-conscious consumers. But now, the argument could be made that Chipotle is heading into an inte…

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(Update) Video Game Logic Episode 162: VGL Gameclub: Final Fantasy Tactics 1:56:45

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Greetings! We have another classic episode update to put on the feed this week. If all goes well, Rage's work schedule is changing and will allow us a more guaranteed recording slot to utilize within in the next week or so.By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Is free will an illusion? The chemistry of freedom | Patrick Haggard, George Ellis, Jennifer Hornsby 40:10

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The question of free will - and whether we have it or not - is age-old across philosophy, religion, and human thought in general. Having free will allows us to have meaning, responsibility, reward and punishment. Yet discoveries in neuroscience have put our ability to choose, outside of a set of neuronal reactions, in question. Do we have free will…

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What makes wellness brands go from viral to billion-dollar 26:17

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What does turning a wellness trend into a $1 billion brand take? Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi gets the answer from SC Holdings co-founder Jason Stein in this episode of Opening Bid Unfiltered. Stein reveals the data-driven playbook behind AG1’s explosive growth, the future of wearable recovery tech with Hyperice and Nike (NKE), and wh…

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Video Game Logic Episode 178: VGL Gameclub: My Time at Portia (Update) 2:03:40

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We have another one of these update/clean ups of a classic episode of ours to help account for the ongoing family disaster stealing Jared away from recording. We hope you have a good and safe weekend and we'll see you soon!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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Has the world gone to Hell? | Slavoj Žižek on fascism, shame, and dirty jokes 41:11

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Žižek: "Trump did what The Left couldn't" As we look around at the state of the modern world, it's very easy to get disheartened - and that's putting it lightly! From pointless wars and endless suffering to the decline of social bonds and trustworthy institutions, there really is a lot to get you down. Fortunately, maverick philosopher Slavoj Žižek…

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Where this billionaire is betting big next 28:02

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There is being a winner in one’s business career, and then there is Ted Leonsis — arguably one of the most successful business people of the past 20 years. The former top tech and AOL executive has parlayed his success in the C-suite into being a dominant force in the world of sports. He owns Capital One Arena, which is undergoing a nearly $1 billi…

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Franken Episode: Drama Story Time 43:15

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This week we recorded some franken style content telling Jared's clinic drama as he moves to start his own business. There's some other stuff here too, and we'll be getting to the game club in the next real episode!By Video Game Logic Podcast

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You Need More Variability w/ Andre Grandbois 1:03:48

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You could always use more variability. We discuss game selection variety, injury prevention, differential learning, and aliveness. Other topics covered: * The value of some information processing concepts * Performance vs learning, instruction as a constraint, and how to measure learning * Did the research you’re using include representative design…

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Video games and the meaning of life | James Tartaglia 27:49

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Video games are changing how we think. Many are so realistic that some argue they are becoming reality. In this talk by philosopher James Tartaglia, he uncovers the relationship between games and reality. James Tartaglia is Professor of Metaphysical Philosophy at Keele University. His latest book is Inner Space Philosophy: Why the Next Stage of Hum…

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Why the Trump economy hasn’t plunged into recession…yet 24:50

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Midway through 2025, the economy finds itself in a fascinating position. Despite considerable Trump tariff uncertainty and sticky inflation, the US economy continues to expand. The job market is staying solid. Corporate America, as seen by earnings results from Delta (DAL), Levi Strauss (LEVI), and JPMorgan Chase (JPM), is performing well on the to…

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Video Game Logic Episode 156: The Bonus Gameclub Goes Vroom (update) 2:46:31

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Welcome back to another update/re-release of an old episode. This week Jared had some struggles that prevented a recording. We hope you enjoy, and in the next recording Jared will share the juicy details he canBy Video Game Logic Podcast

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The philosophy of literature SPECIAL | George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Aldous Huxley, and more 44:01

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How literature helps us to understand morality, totalitarian politics, and the life of Jesus Christ. Join the team at the IAI for four articles about great, classic literature, covering world-renowned authors such as George Orwell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Clarice Lispector, to name but a few. These articles were written by Michael Marder, Emrah Atasoy, …

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How other species challenge our idea of consciousness | Peter Godfrey-Smith 21:13

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In this IAI Studio interview, philosopher and science writer Peter Godfrey-Smith explores the evolution of consciousness and the enduring mystery of the mind–body problem. Drawing on his work with octopuses and other animals, he argues that consciousness emerged gradually through increasingly complex forms of sensory-motor interaction, rather than …

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Why Nextdoor is having a founder-led re-founding moment 25:37

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Digital turnarounds take time, and are not guaranteed in a world where Google (GOOGL, GOOG) is dropping AI summaries on the web, Meta's (META) Mark Zuckerberg is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to attract top AI talent, and OpenAI (OPAI.PVT) is upending how the very internet works. Still, many digital founders hope for the best when trying…