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PodcastMy First MillionOctober 23, 2026

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Peter Levels argues AI is collapsing software moats, leaving only brand, network effects, and in-person experiences as defensible businesses.

  • Business-of-the-moment reactions: Hosts reacted skeptically to a vibe-coded site selling empty wedding seats (20,000 users) and influencer Clavicular's pitch for a men's skincare/makeup line, citing Emma Grede and Congo Brands (Prime, Alani Nu) as models for founder-plus-operator pairings.
  • Elon Musk's week: Tesla unveiled a Roadster with SpaceX rocket-booster tech that can drive upside down via downforce, while Musk pledged a SpaceX share to roughly 72 million American kids (~$10B), framed by Shaan Puri as a possible 'redemption arc' amid falling favorability.

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