This Week in Startups · October 24, 2026 · 1h 33m

OpenAI’s $1.25T Raise, Starlink Mobile & Zuck’s Tax Deal | EP 2354

Jason and Lon cover a packed Friday news episode. They discuss OpenAI's $30 billion raise at a $1.25 trillion valuation, which Jason argues finally prices the company correctly. They also analyze SpaceX's push to become a major telecom carrier with Starlink, and Meta's creative Founder Alignment Agreement designed to keep Mark Zuckerberg in California. The show wraps with documentary recommendations and a philosophical book discussion.

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OpenAI's $30B Round at $1.25T Is Finally Accurate Pricing00:20:42

Jason argues that OpenAI's reported $30 billion raise at a $1.25 trillion valuation correctly reflects the company's market position.

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OpenAI Could Still Lose Despite Market Position00:26:04

Jason details reasons why OpenAI could fail despite its current strength.

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