☘️ “LIVE from Boston” — Ben Affleck’s AI genius. Bananas inflation-omics. Uber’s data center piggybacking. +Top-smelling cities
Summary
Hosts Jack and Nick cover three key business stories: the 25-cent banana as a market martyr amidst rising inflation, Ben Affleck’s AI startup sale to Netflix and his nuanced "Ben Doctrine," and Uber’s $2.3 billion acquisition of EasyCater to serve data center construction workers. The episode also highlights Boston’s top "smell score" and features audience shout-outs and a fun fact about New Balance’s chicken-inspired origins.
Topics discussed
Show intro and story previews
Boston's smell score and Dunkin' marketing
T-Boys musical performance
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Inflation and the 25-cent banana
Ben Affleck's AI startup and the Ben Doctrine
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Uber acquires EasyCater for data center boom
Audience recap of the three stories
Fun fact: New Balance and chickens
Audience shout-outs and corrections
Closing remarks and credits
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