OpenAI’s IPO, the China–Us AI Race, and How AI Is Reshaping the S&P 500 and Jobs w/ | EP #205

Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends Salim Ismail is the founder of OpenExO Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: Podcast Setup & Guests 02:28 - GPT-5 Launch Reactions 07:36 - The Real Impact of Cost Reductions in AI 10:45 - AGI vs Specialized Intelligence Debate 14:02 - OpenAI’s Product Strategy & Iterative Releases 19:40 - Peter’s RFID Chip Implant Story 22:01 - Advice for Entrepreneurs Building with AI 26:30 - Why OpenAI Opened in India 28:58 - Zombie Startups & VC Model Breakdown 32:55 - The AI Model Race: Grok vs Gemini 36:10 - AI as Operating System of the World 38:33 - Iterating at the Speed of AI – My companies: Apply to Dave's and my new fund: https://qr.diamandis.com/linkventureslanding Go to Blitzy to book a free demo and start building today: https://qr.diamandis.com/blitzy Join Salim's Workshop to build your ExO https://openexo.com/10x-shift?video=PeterD062625 Grab dinner with MOONSHOT listeners: https://moonshots.dnnr.io/ _ Connect with Peter: X: https://qr.diamandis.com/twitter Connect with Dave: X: https://x.com/davidblundin LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blundin/ Connect with Salim: X: https://x.com/salimismail Join Salim's Workshop to build your ExO https://openexo.com/10x-shift?video=PeterD062625 Connect with Alex Web: https://www.alexwg.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwg/ X: https://x.com/alexwg Email: [email protected] Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple: https://qr.diamandis.com/applepodcast Spotify: https://qr.diamandis.com/spotifypodcast – *Recorded on November 3rd, 2025 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice.