Built 2 Scale | Episode 18 - Show Notes

Hosts: Scott Wilcox (W & Elycium) & Matt Perrott (BuildPass)

Description: This week on Built 2 Scale, Scotty & Matt fly to LA for an epic recording session covering Google's coding-killer Opal launch, why 50% of Aussies now rely on government income, and Jensen's claim he's "created more billionaires than anyone in history." From emergency landings and projectile vomit to $6,000 backflipping robots - this LA episode has it all.

Episode Timeline

[0:00] Welcome to LA & Epic Travel Disasters

• Matt's emergency landing in Arizona with projectile vomiting incident
• Cross-continental journey from Austin to LA recording session

[3:37] Longevity Coach & Health Data Revolution

• Aspen business trip insights and longevity coaching analysis
• Health data tracking approaches for business optimization
• Apple Watch vs specialized health monitoring devices

[11:05] Australia's 50% Government Dependency Crisis

• Shocking statistics on government income reliance
• NDIS expansion driving dependency growth
• International comparison to high-tax service countries

[13:19] Viral Aussie Energy Rant (12 F-bombs)

• Elon Musk-commented energy policy critique
• Coal, uranium, and gas resource utilization failures
• Quintessentially Australian perspective on green policies

[16:15] Google Opal: The Death of Coding

• No-code revolution reaches enterprise scale
• Just-in-time software development mainstream adoption
• Big tech players entering the space

[18:07] Lovable Hits $100M ARR in 9 Months

• Record-breaking growth in no-code development
• Data security concerns for non-technical builders
• Liability questions for AI-generated applications

[22:38] Amazon Acquires Bay AI Wearables

• Strategic AI wearable acquisition for Alexa ecosystem
• Build vs buy strategy analysis
• Hardware convergence opportunities

[25:18] Portable Data Centers in Shipping Containers

• Amend's transportable compute and energy solutions
• Defense and remote operation use cases
• Construction and mining automation infrastructure

[31:25] Robot Rundown: $6K Backflipping Humanoids

• Unitree R1 consumer pricing breakthrough
• Luminar's 75% cost savings over Caterpillar equipment
• Tesla Optimus setbacks following team departures

[40:08] DJI's Home Robotics Invasion

• Drone technology expertise applied to home automation
• Robovac launch as gateway to comprehensive ecosystem
• Hardware convergence strategy

[43:12] Jensen's Billionaire Team Philosophy

• Nvidia's equity distribution creating unprecedented wealth
• Small hyper-talented team approach
• Vision and values alignment strategy

[45:19] Why "Mids Get Deleted" in AI Economy

• AI adoption as survival requirement
• Performance standards in automation era
• Empowerment through tool adoption

Key Topics Covered

Major Business Developments

• Google Opal Launch: No-code platform threatening traditional software development
• Lovable's Growth: $100M ARR milestone proving just-in-time software viability
• Amazon Bay Acquisition: Strategic AI wearable integration for ecosystem expansion

AI Strategy & Innovation

• No-Code Revolution: Enterprise adoption of visual programming platforms
• Data Security Challenges: Liability questions for non-technical application builders
• Hardware Convergence: DJI leveraging drone expertise for home automation

Technology & Robotics

• Construction Automation: Luminar's autonomous equipment with massive cost savings
• Consumer Humanoids: Unitree R1 delivering advanced mobility at $6,000 price point
• Portable Infrastructure: Shipping container data centers enabling remote operations

Economic & Social Analysis

• Australian Dependency Crisis: 50% government income reliance driven by NDIS expansion
• Energy Policy Critique: Viral Australian perspective on resource utilization failures
• International Perspective: Cross-continental insights on economic challenges

Leadership & Culture

• Jensen's Philosophy: Equity distribution creating billionaire leadership teams
• Performance Standards: AI adoption requirements in modern economy
• Talent Strategy: Small hyper-talented teams versus traditional hierarchies

About Built 2 Scale

Weekly analysis of artificial intelligence business strategy, startup acquisitions, and technology market dynamics. Providing actionable insights for founders, investors, and technology executives navigating the AI transformation.

Connect with the Hosts:

• Scott Wilcox: W & Elycium
• Matt Perrott: BuildPass

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