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Open Source vs. Closed Source, NVIDIA Backs SSI, YC Startup School Fills Stadium | Diet TBPN

2026-07-28 · 15 company · 7 thematic

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flo crivello

Founder of Lindy, an AI company that switched from Claude to DeepSeek. Supports a ban on Chinese open source models despite his company's dependence on them, citing national security concerns.

john coogan

Co-host of TBPN, a live technology and business show focused on startups, venture capital and Silicon Valley.

jordi hays

Co-host of TBPN, a live technology and business show covering startups, venture capital and Silicon Valley.

tyler cosgrove

Tyler Cosgrove is guest hosting this episode of TBPN, filling in for regular co-host Jordi Hays. He contributes analysis on AI model releases, business models, and geopolitical dynamics.

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