Join Howard Lindzon, Michael Parekh, Phil Pearlman, and special guest Jimmy Hoselton, founder of Grass Clippings, as they break down the massive shift in golf, AI, and global tech power dynamics. From YouTube golfers outshining PGA pros to Apple cutting a game-changing AI deal with Alibaba, this episode of Trends with Friends is packed with insights on the creator economy, sports entertainment, and the geopolitical chess match unfolding between the U.S. and China.📅 Recorded live on February 2025🎙️ Special Guest: Jimmy Hoselton, Founder of Grass Clippings🔑 Brought to you by StocktwitsCharts:https://docs.google.com/presentation/...Key Topics Covered:The YouTube Golf Revolution: Why Grass Clippings is reshaping the gamePalantir’s meteoric rise: Government ties, meme status & AI expansionApple’s strategic AI play with Alibaba: What it means for U.S.-China tech powerElon vs. Sam Altman: The AI War EscalatesChina’s DeepSeek AI shockwave: A Sputnik moment or a bigger game-changer?New York Times and the Trump Effect: Why its stock just tankedTopgolf’s Decline: What happened to the supposed future of golf?Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage04:32 The Evolution of Golf and New Trends09:53 Grass Clippings and the Future of Golf18:04 The Intersection of Golf and Gaming25:54 Branding and the New Era of Golf28:03 Transition to AI and Tech Discussion38:07 The Chess Game of AI and Self-Driving Cars46:12 Navigating US-China Relations54:15 China's Rise in AI and Engineering Talent01:01:38 The Future of AI and Market DynamicsWhere To Find Howard and Friends:• Howard -https://stocktwits.com/howardlindzon• Phil -https://stocktwits.com/ppearlman• Michael Parekh -https://stocktwits.com/MParekh• Jimmy Hoselton -https://x.com/GrassLeagueDisclaimer: All opinions expressed on this show are solely the opinions of the hosts’ and guests’ and do not reflect the opinions of Stocktwits, Inc. or its affiliates. The hosts are not SEC or FINRA registered advisors or professionals. The content of this show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your financial advisor before making any investment decision. Read the full terms & conditions here: https://stocktwits.com/about/legal/terms/