# AI's Next Chapter: The MANGOS Era and the Race to IPO | Behind the Numbers

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Published: 2026-07-10T04:01:00+00:00
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In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what SpaceX’s IPO says about xAI’s position in the AI race, why so many AI companies are rushing to go public this year, whether these IPOs will drive business growth or become a distraction for shareholders, and how much these AI giants are actually competing with one another. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Jacob Bourne and Principal Analyst Nate Elliott. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or Spotify. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-ai-s-next-chapter-mangos-era-race-ipo-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER

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