OpenAI’s cozy partner Cerebras is on track for a blockbuster IPO; plus, Katie Haun raises $1 billion for new venture funds

About this episode

The episode discusses Cerebras's upcoming IPO and Katie Haun's new venture funds focused on crypto and blockchain.

AI chip maker Cerebras is heading for a blockbuster IPO that could value it at $26.6 billion or more. It's relationship with OpenAI is deep and rich. Also, Katie Haun announced on Monday that $1 billion has been raised across new funds to continue the firm’s thesis of backing crypto and blockchain startups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Katie Haun

Topics covered

• IPO
• AI
• blockchain
• venture capital
• technology news

Keywords

• Cerebras
• OpenAI
• IPO
• Katie Haun
• venture capital
• blockchain
• crypto

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: OpenAI, Cerebras

Products: crypto and blockchain startups

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