TWiST News: Skydio’s Drones, High-Skill immigration, and M&A Unleashed | E2040
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(3:55) Skydio’s Adam Bry joins the show
(4:22) Overview of Skydio’s autonomous drones and public safety applications
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(11:07) Skydio as the largest US drone producer and Chinese sanctions impact
(17:36) Risks of Chinese-made drones and Skydio’s cybersecurity measures
(21:28) Drones in defense and combat applications
(25:15) Notion – Try it for free today at
(27:24) Drone light shows and military implications, Skydio’s mission and hiring
(31:44) Future applications of drone technology and hardware startup challenges
(39:31) Geopolitical tensions and impact on American companies
(39:43) AssemblyAI – Get 100 free hours to start building at
(41:36) Presidential election results and implications for entrepreneurship
(48:49) Tariffs, immigration policies, and economic impact
(57:41) Prediction markets
(1:00:07) High-skilled immigration and antitrust policies
(1:04:35) Political influence on business dynamics and media
(1:07:02) Mergers, acquisitions, and startup liquidity post-Lena Khan
(1:11:26) Secondary markets, Lyft and DoorDash valuation trends
(1:15:15) The future of search engines
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