AI Producers, Tesla Robotaxis & The Rise Of The “Tiny Teams” Era

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AI Producers, Tesla Robotaxis & the Rise of the “Tiny Teams” Era | E2142

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Today’s show:

Tesla’s robotaxi launch, AI producers, job destruction, and smart toilets? In this episode of This Week in Startups, @Jason and @alex break down Tesla’s cautious rollout strategy, how AI is quietly replacing producers and employees, why second-movers like Tesla and Ramp often win, and how Throne Science is turning gut health into a billion-dollar market—with cameras in your toilet. Buckle up.

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(02:11) Introducing… PRODUCER CLAUDE!

(04:21) Tesla’s Robotaxis are out and about! But are they SAFE?!

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(24:07) Grabbing market share, and why there’s “no reason to rush”

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(39:53) AI, Job Destruction, and what leaders aren’t saying out loud…

(48:43) Which startups are doing the most with the smallest teams?

(57:49) Mark Zuckerberg has entered FOUNDER MODE

(01:05:48) How Throne Science is improving everyone’s gut health

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