🚀 LaunchPad #25: AI Continues to Rule
Will you rule AI or let AI rule you? Who knows what's gonna happen man.
🗞️ Tech TLDR of the Week
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang shuts down OpenAI acquisition rumors, saying there is “no drama” as AI competition continues to heat up.
Teradyne stock jumps 12% after earnings, driven by surging demand tied to AI and automation.
Elon Musk’s xAI and SpaceX combination is being called the biggest merger of all time, raising big questions about AI, defense, and space consolidation.
Spain moves to ban social media for users under 16, part of a broader European crackdown on Big Tech and online safety.
Google earnings spark renewed questions around Apple’s Siri-Gemini partnership, as analysts look for clarity on AI strategy alignment.
Palantir stock rallies after beating earnings estimates, reinforcing investor confidence in AI-driven government and enterprise contracts.
A looming AI memory shortage is emerging, with SoftBank and Intel racing to get ahead of next-gen infrastructure constraints.
Welcome to Issue #25 of LaunchPad. Every Tuesday, I share a curated list of Tech Ops roles like BizOps, RevOps, and Chief of Staff. Every Thursday, I drop a Spotlight deep dive on one standout company or role worth your attention. If you’re trying to break into tech or level up your career, you’re in the right place.
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Strategy & Operations (BizOps)
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GTM Strategic Initiatives Associate @ LinkedIn (San Francisco)
Director of Growth Strategy & Operations @ Square (San Francisco)
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Revenue Operations (RevOps)
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Chief of Staff
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