Trump's Cabinet, Google's Quantum Chip, Apple's iOS Flop, TikTok Ban, State of VC with Keith Rabois
Keith Rabois joins the conversation, sharing insights into his return to Khosla Ventures and drawing comparisons with Founders Fund. He also discusses his husband Jacob Helberg's involvement in the Trump administration. The episode delves into the business acumen and diversity of opinion within Trump's cabinet. Google's latest quantum chip and its implications for encryption and cryptography are explored. The discussion shifts to Apple's development of a new server chip for AI inference, alongside challenges with iOS and concerns about the company's product culture. TikTok faces a critical deadline after a court ruling supports the "divest-or-ban" law. The state of venture capital, Stripe's private status, and crypto trends round out the episode.