{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c1fb4a8e16bd00116ffd75/67bd206036fc42b73fc6ec3c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"74 | 🦄 Zombie Unicorns Imploding -1200 Startups Worth $1T Stuck, & Another DeepSeek Data Scandal 🔒","description":"<p>Host Neeta Bidwai examines Thomson Reuters' groundbreaking AI copyright victory that could reshape the entire industry, DeepSeek's explosive data controversy triggering international bans, and why 1,200 zombie unicorns worth over $1 trillion are trapped while AI startups thrive with skeleton crews.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p>⚖️ AI Copyright Revolution: Court delivers first major ruling that AI companies cannot legally use copyrighted content for training without explicit permission - potentially ending the free data feeding frenzy.</p><p><br></p><p>🔒 DeepSeek's ByteDance Bombshell: Startup allegedly funnels user data to TikTok's parent company, prompting South Korea to ban the app after 1 million downloads in just days.</p><p><br></p><p>💰 Lumbering Zombie Unicorns vs Sleek AI Ponies: While zombies cannot exit or raise new funds, lean AI-native companies achieve profitability with teams under 10 people.</p><p><br></p><p>👥 Global Leadership DNA: Gallup's massive 52-country study of 52,000 people reveals the four universal human needs that transcend all cultures and drive effective leadership worldwide.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>📈 Subscribe for weekly insights!</strong></p><p>• Follow Good Revenue: </p><p>   - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHrhuWbpYnUwrR75H2Ip4yQ</p><p>   - Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-revenue/id1707461473 </p><p>   - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44me6PABSQ0k0GfphM70au </p><p>   - Web: https://goodrevenue.io/goodrevenue</p><p>• Follow Neeta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/</p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p>Highlights:</p><p>00:00 Market Overview</p><p>00:23 AI &amp; Copyrights</p><p>02:32 DeepSeek's Data Drama</p><p>04:00 Zombie Unicorns vs. AI Ponies</p><p>08:12 What Do Humans Need From Leaders?</p><p>09:14 Strategic Outlook</p><p><br></p><p>_</p><p>Referenced:</p><p>• Thomson Reuters v Ross Intelligence: <a href=\"https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/ded/files/opinions/20-613_5.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/ded/files/opinions/20-613_5.pdf</a></p><p>• New York Times sues OpenAI: <a href=\"https://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/nx-s1-5258952/new-york-times-openai-microsoft\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.npr.org/2025/01/14/nx-s1-5258952/new-york-times-openai-microsoft</a>&nbsp;</p><p>• South Korea bans DeepSeek: <a href=\"https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gex0x87g4o</a>&nbsp;</p><p>• Zombie unicorns are in trouble: <a href=\"https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-14/silicon-valley-unicorn-startups-are-desperate-for-cash\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-14/silicon-valley-unicorn-startups-are-desperate-for-cash</a>&nbsp;</p><p>• AI changing startup business models: <a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/technology/ai-silicon-valley-start-ups.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/20/technology/ai-silicon-valley-start-ups.html</a>&nbsp;</p><p>• AI real talk from Satya Nadella: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dwarkesh-podcast/id1516093381?i=1000694050135\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dwarkesh-podcast/id1516093381?i=1000694050135</a></p><p>• Record highs for down rounds: <a href=\"https://pitchbook.com/news/reports/2024-annual-us-vc-valuations-report?utm_campaign=vc_market_update&amp;utm_medium=newsletter&amp;utm_source=research_pitch&amp;utm_content=2024_annual_us_vc_valuations_report\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://pitchbook.com/news/reports/2024-annual-us-vc-valuations-report</a></p><p>• Leadership: <a href=\"https://www.gallup.com/analytics/656315/leadership-needs-of-followers.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gallup.com/analytics/656315/leadership-needs-of-followers.aspx</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Neeta Bidwai"}