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Happy Tuesday. Little bit of a hiatus — a lot happening with the companies I'm running. Sometimes content takes a back seat. But today, that's not the case. This might be the biggest single news day in a while. The news cycle is insane right now in tech, especially as it pertains to first, second, and third order effects for founders. Let's get into it. Anthropic Sued the Pentagon — And Their Comp...

Databricks has overtaken Snowflake in quarterly revenue — and Matt argues they should IPO before SpaceX does. Anduril raises $4 billion at $60 billion amid the US-Israel war with Iran. And Claude crashed under "unprecedented demand" as 700K users pledge to quit ChatGPT. In today's episode: Databricks vs. Snowflake deep dive: Tunguz revenue crossover data, the public-vs-private dynamic, and the cas...

Happy Monday. Three stories that tie together more than you’d think. 1Naval Ravikant: Software Engineering Isn’t Dead — It’s More Leveraged Than Ever X Post On Artificial Intelligence (Youtube) Naval dropped a post over the weekend that became the clearest articulation I’ve seen of what AI actually means for knowledge workers. Not the hype version. Not the doom version. The real version. His argum...

Summary In this episode, Matt Parker discusses the latest in tech funding, AI advancements, layoffs, and fraud detection, providing insights into the rapidly evolving tech landscape and its implications. Keywords AI funding, OpenAI, tech layoffs, Medicaid fraud, SpaceX IPO, tech industry insights Key Topics OpenAI's massive funding round and valuation Impact of layoffs in the tech industry Medicai...

Four Insights — Episode 004 | Show Notes Episode Title: Nvidia's $68 Billion Quarter, the AI Lobbying War, and the Fintech Infrastructure Company You've Never Heard Of Host: Matt Parker — Founder & CEO, ModernTax | 3x Founder Date: February 28, 2026 Runtime: ~15 minutes [0:00] Introduction & Show Overview Matt introduces the show, his background as a three-time founder and CEO of ModernTax, and pr...

Stripe x PayPal, Workday's AI Pivot, and the J-Mail Story | Four Insights 003 Description: Day 3 of the daily show. Workday funds the AI pivot but the market doesn't care. Stripe ($159B) circles PayPal ($43B) in what could be the biggest fintech M&A deal ever. And two engineers built what the DOJ said was impossible. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 — Intro: Day 3, the Legacy Infrastructure Thread 1:30 — Workday:...

Today I've got three things: FIS earnings, Anthropic (of course) and the Pentagon, and why stablecoins are a B2B story. I also teased out my prediction for who will become the "SBF of AI" at then end .Tomorrow I will dig into Stripe at $160B potentially acquiring PayPal. Happy Tuesday. FIS Q4 Earnings (0:00–5:00) Theme: AI as Banking Infrastructure * FIS reported $2.7B in Q4 2025 revenue * 78% rec...

Welcome to the Four Insights weekly data breakdown. Each week I’m tracking the companies, trends, and signals that matter across the ecosystems I operate in — fintech infrastructure, merchant services, lending, and AI. This is Week 9 of 2026. Let’s get into it. Big Earnings Week: FIS, Workday, Nvidia, and CoreWeave Four companies reporting this week that I’m watching closely, each for different re...

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Happy Tuesday. In today's show and essay, I talk about the state of fundraising and the growing media war between All-In and Y-combinator. For more: How To Raise Millions For Your Startup in 60 Days | Youtube | Instagram In this episode, I discuss the current state of fundraising and share key strategies for founders looking to raise capital. He highlights the challenges in the current fundraising...

episode of the End of the Day Show with Matt Parker discusses the return of venture capital funding and the focus on a specific type of founder. It also highlights two interesting fund announcements: Better Tomorrow Ventures and Slauson and Co. The episode provides insights into fundraising strategies and the importance of building a network. It concludes with a mention of the supporting sponsor,...

Happy Wednesday. In today's show and essay, I talk about the Labor Day to Christmas sprint that exists in startups and venture capital. For more: How To Raise Millions For Your Startup in 60 Days | Youtube | Instagram The Flippa Advantage Sponsored by Flippa While you're sprinting towards your fundraising goals, don't forget about alternative paths to success. Flippa, the #1 platform to buy and se...

Happy Tuesday. In today's show, I share my thoughts on the newest meme in technology and entrepreneurship: Founder Mode. For more: How To Raise Millions For Your Startup in 60 Days | Youtube Hey! I hope you enjoyed your extended Labor Day weekend. I spent mine in the Pacific Northwest and thinking about Paul Graham's Founder Mode essay . While I agree with several points, especially for the best f...

Happy Friday. In today's show, we dive into Carta’s new report on pre-seed funding in 2024, Twitter/X is forced to reveal their investors. For more: How To Raise Millions For Your Startup in 60 Days | Youtube EOD Show 019 - Detailed Podcast Show Notes Host: Matt Parker Episode Overview In this episode, Matt Parker dives into the latest trends in pre-seed funding, reveals the surprising list of Twi...

Happy Thursday! In today's deep dive, we unpacked the fascinating saga of Bolt and its founder, Ryan Breslow. This story is a masterclass in startup resilience, founder and investor tactics, and the high-stakes game of venture capital. For more: How To Raise Millions For Your Startup in 60 Days | Youtube Episode Throughout the show, we hear from our sponsors: * Quickbooks - Save 30% on Quickbooks...

Happy Tuesday! In today's show, I share Carta’s report and startup shutdowns, three funding sources founders can apply for right now, and my rule on how much of your round you should spend. For more: My Course Is Live: How To Raise Millions For Your Startup in 60 Days | Tech Billionaires' Twitter WAR Shocks Silicon Valley | Youtube In this episode, I discuss several topics related to startups and...

Happy Thursday! In today's show, I give commentary on Eric Schmidt’s latest comments and Michael Rubin’s comments on black culture. For more: The Founder's Fundraising Blueprint: From Cold Email to $1M in 60 Days | The $48B Fast Fashion King | Youtube Summary In this episode, Matt Parker discusses controversial statements made by two billionaires, Eric Schmidt and Michael Rubin. Schmidt, the forme...

End of the Day Show - Episode 14 Show Notes Date: August 14, 2024 (Wednesday) Host: Matt Parker Location: San Francisco Episode Summary In this episode, Matt Parker discusses two key stories shaping the tech landscape: the rise of coaching in Silicon Valley and the debate surrounding AI companies' use of Wikipedia data. Key Topics 1. The Coaching Phenomenon in Silicon Valley. Coaches become influe...

Happy Tuesday! In today's show, we honor a legend who succumbed to her two-year battle with cancer, I discuss the NBA’s future post-KD-LeBron-Steph, and The Cloud 100 2024 is worth $820 billion in market value. For more: The Founder's Fundraising Blueprint: From Cold Email to $1M in 60 Days | The $48B Fast Fashion King | Youtube Summary In this episode, Matt Parker discusses three main topics. Fir...

Happy Friday! In today's show, we're diving into some fascinating developments that go far beyond the sports arena. From China's new e-commerce billionaire to the mass exodus of car YouTubers, there's a lot to unpack. For more: The Founder's Fundraising Blueprint: From Cold Email to $1M in 60 Days | Yesterday’s Show On The Olympics | Youtube Matt Parker 00:00 - 00:30: Introduction and show overvie...

Happy Thursday. In today's show, I share some insights on what is happening at the Olympics and it does not just include the sports, millions are being earned by creators. Was anybody else on the edge of their seat with the ending of the USA vs Serbia Men’s Basketball game today? What a performance by Stephen Curry “30” For more: Top 10 Black-Led VC Funds Guide | My premium subscription to investo...

Happy Wednesday. Matt Parker here, bringing you the hottest tech and VC news straight from the heart of Silicon Valley. Today's newsletter is packed with game-changing insights you won't want to miss, especially if you are a founder. For more: Top 10 Black-Led VC Funds Guide | My premium subscription to investor lists, course access | Youtube 🔥 Top Stories: Turing's Incredible Pivot: From Dev Sho...

Happy Tuesday. In today's show, we dive into the latest upheaval in Silicon Valley. OpenAI, the AI powerhouse behind ChatGPT, is facing a significant brain drain as three more executives, including co-founder John Schulman, head for the exit. Adding fuel to the fire, Elon Musk is renewing his lawsuit against the company he helped create. For more: Top 10 Black-Led VC Funds Guide | My premium subsc...

Happy Friday! Today’s show is a special one as we had some big news during our recording. Another heavily funded AI company is getting acquired by big tech. This time it is Character.ai and their founders heading back to Google. For more: Top 10 Black-Led VC Funds Guide | My premium subscription to investor lists, course access | Youtube Brought to you by: * First Meeting — Tracking enterprise AI...

Hey there! I'm Matt Parker and welcome to the latest edition of The End of the Day Show and accompanying newsletter. Four days a week, I break down the hottest stories in tech, startups, and venture capital, providing insights you won't find anywhere else with my commentary, scoops, and stories. From AI breakthroughs to fundraising strategies, we've got you covered. For more: Top 10 Black-Led VC F...