Open Source bi-weekly convo w/ Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner on all things tech, markets, investing & capitalism. This week, they discuss Pre-IPO market Changes, the reality versus perception of AI's future potential, the state of software, the impact of excess capital in the late-stage market, the importance of capitalism and immigration for the future of the United States, and more. Enjoy another episode of Bg2. Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:16) Letter from Brad’s Mom (07:28) The Changing Landscape of the Pre-IPO Market (24:50) AI Hype Cycle (33:19) Is Software Dead? (37:03) The Impact of Excess Capital in the Late-Stage Market (42:18) How AI Spending Affects Investments (54:52) Opportunities for Investments in the Public Markets Available on Apple, Spotify, www.bg2pod.com Follow: Brad Gerstner @altcap Bill Gurley @bgurley BG2 Pod @bg2pod