Episode Ep 659 September 9, 2026 2 hr 58 min

Apple Unveils iPhone Duo, Muse AI Agent, Keith Rabois Joins | David Cahn, Mikey Shulman, David Perell, Jim Reilly, Fletcher Richman

From TBPN John Coogan & Jordi Hays

(01:44) - Apple Unveils iPhone Duo
(13:08) - Steve Jobs Predicts ChatGPT
(21:38) - Apple Kicks off Ternus Era
(30:03) - Meta Launches Muse AI Agent
(45:41) - Anthropic Researcher Quits Over AI
(54:08) - David Cahn discusses how AI is reshaping venture capital through concentrated investment in leading private companies, an approaching wave of IPOs, and massive data-center infrastructure needs. The Sequoia Capital investor also highlights opportunities in energy, hardware, robotics, and industrialization, emphasizing defensible intellectual property, strong founders, and aligning investment timelines with market demand.
(01:10:39) - Mikey Shulman, co-founder and CEO of Suno, discusses the launch of its faster, more expressive V6 music-generation model and partnerships designed to share revenue with artists and rights holders. He also explores how accessible AI tools can inspire everyday creativity, enhance professional music workflows, and become commonplace throughout music production.
(01:35:25) - Keith Rabois discusses the durability and valuations of AI companies, emphasizing talent density, sustainable advantages, and the risks posed by disappointing IPOs or regulation. The venture capitalist and managing director at Khosla Ventures also shares his optimism about technology, skepticism toward AI doomsday predictions, and belief that investors should back companies aligned with their values.
(02:01:26) - David Perell is a writer, educator, and host of the interview series *How I Write*. David Perell discusses his approach to interviewing, ambitions to create enduring media, the success of his Cultural Tutor project, and how architecture and design reflect society’s values.
(02:41:32) - Jim Reilly discusses his entrepreneurial background and Charleston AI, a storefront consultancy that helps individuals and businesses understand, implement, and benefit from artificial intelligence. He explains how AI improves productivity, addresses common fears and misconceptions, and shares plans to establish a strong foundation before expanding the business.
(02:52:49) - Fletcher Richman discusses Type, a shared AI workspace that helps nontechnical teams collaboratively build and deploy AI-powered tools. He explains the company’s focus on midsize businesses, particularly direct-to-consumer e-commerce teams, and its recent $4 million funding round.