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WWDC Reactions, Jobs Up Stocks Down, VC Horror Stories | Will Marshall, Baroness Dambisa Moyo, Samuel Hume, David Kirtley, Pete Florence, Jordan Bramble
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- Jun 8, 2026
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- 10845
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(01:13) - WWDC Reactions (19:30) - Jobs Up Stocks Down (23:45) - VC Horror Stories (40:40) - Will Marshall, co-founder and CEO of Planet, discusses the company's mission to make global change visible and actionable through a fleet of over 200 Earth-imaging satellites that capture daily images of the entire landmass at approximately 3-meter resolution. He explains their vertically integrated approach, building custom components for their satellites, and highlights applications such as detecting methane leaks, monitoring deforestation in the Amazon, and assisting in disaster response. Marshall also touches on their diverse clientele, including defense and intelligence sectors, commercial industries like agriculture and energy, and recent capital-raising efforts to secure the company's long-term future. (57:45) - Baroness Dambisa Moyo is a Zambian-born economist, author, and investor who serves as a member of the UK House of Lords and sits on the boards of major corporations like Chevron, Starbucks, and Conde Nast. She discusses the critical role of corporate boards in strategic oversight, CEO selection, and societal engagement, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and partnership with governments, especially in the context of emerging technologies like AI. Moyo also highlights the need for companies to balance risk-taking with long-term sustainability, drawing from her extensive experience on boards of both longstanding and tech-based organizations. (01:27:16) - Samuel Hume, a medical doctor, scientist, and co-founder of Somatic Labs, is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of medicine and science. He discusses the challenges in biotech, particularly the impact of patent cliffs on pharmaceutical companies, and highlights the promising results of the RASolute 302 tr…