Companies

Neuralink

Mentioned in 39 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A brain-computer interface company founded by Elon Musk that develops neural implants designed to help paralyzed individuals control devices and interact with AI by reading and writing to the nervous system. The company, led by CEO Jared Birchall, represents a leading player in invasive brain-computer interface technology and has been a frequent topic across podcasts discussing AI integration, neurotechnology, and human augmentation. Podcast mentions range from technical discussions of its wireless capabilities to broader conversations about the hype versus reality of direct neural interfaces.

Episode Mentions

TBPN

TBPN · Jul 22, 2026

Inside Travis Kalanick’s Wild New AI Company

“Cited alongside SpaceX and Boring Company as examples of Musk's multi-entity portfolio structure.”

Industrial AI and Physical Automation StrategyAutonomous Mining Operations and No-Entry Mine Concept$1.7 Billion Fundraising Round Structure and Investor Dynamics
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jul 17, 2026

The dawn of surgery bots + buy a home for $250 (w/ Andromeda & Mogul) | E2313

“Cited as a cultural talent-fit hiring source for Andromeda Surgical due to shared deep-tech mindset.”

Autonomous surgical robotics and AI-assisted surgeryFractional real estate investing via syndicate structuresSurgical data acquisition and proprietary dataset moats
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The Journal.

The Journal. · Jun 16, 2026

How Elon Musk Made a Trillion Dollars

“Musk co-founded startup developing brain-implant technology; part of interconnected venture portfolio”

Elon Musk's wealth accumulation and financial historySpaceX IPO and valuationIlliquid vs. liquid net worth for billionaires
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jun 1, 2026

This Startup Fused Human Brain Cells with Silicon Chips | E2295

“Brain-computer interface company mentioned as working on similar neural interface challenges”

Biological ComputingNeuron-Silicon IntegrationAgricultural Drone Automation
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Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab · May 21, 2026

Essentials: The Science of Learning & Speaking Languages | Dr. Eddie Chang

“Discussed as example of commercialized brain-machine interface company; represents industry involvement in neural technology”

Speech Motor Cortex DecodingBrain-Machine Interfaces for CommunicationLocked-In Syndrome Treatment
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The Joe Rogan Experience

The Joe Rogan Experience · May 19, 2026

#2501 - Marc Andreessen

“Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company enabling quadriplegics to control devices and play video games with thoughts”

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) capabilities and Turing test achievementAI coding agents and autonomous software developmentSurveillance technology (Flock cameras, ShotSpotter) and privacy tradeoffs
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Tech Won't Save Us

Tech Won't Save Us · May 7, 2026

Muskism is the New Fordism w/ Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian

“Brain-computer interface company founded to create human-AI symbiosis as defense against digital superintelligence”

Muskism as political economic systemState symbiosis and government contractingFinancial fabulism and investor confidence
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kill switch

kill switch · May 6, 2026

it's not sci-fi. mind-reading tech is here

“Elon Musk's company developing invasive brain implants with robotic surgery capabilities; raised $650M at $9B valuation”

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and NeurotechnologyMental Privacy and Cognitive LibertyWorkplace Neurotechnology Monitoring and Employee Surveillance
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Armstrong & Getty On Demand

Armstrong & Getty On Demand · Apr 29, 2026

The Human Mind--So Annoying!

“Mentioned as a potential future technology that could allow humans to experience other people's minds”

Rumination and intrusive thoughtsCognitive behavioral techniques for thought managementNeuroplasticity and habit formation
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Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab · Apr 27, 2026

Male Roles, Obligations and Options for Building a Fulfilling Life | Scott Galloway

“Elon Musk's neurotechnology company representing ambitious vision for human enhancement”

Male mentorship and role models in single-parent householdsEconomic viability as primary driver of male self-esteem and mating successBig tech algorithmic amplification of anger and outrage content
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A Beginner's Guide to AI

A Beginner's Guide to AI · Apr 24, 2026

AI Can Sense, But Can It Taste? Asks Richard Anderson

“Mentioned as real-world brain implant technology development paralleling fictional Ophelia implant concept”

AI Sentience and ConsciousnessSpace Habitat Design and EngineeringBrain-Computer Interfaces and Neural Implants
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Founder's Story

Founder's Story · Apr 20, 2026

The Elon Musk Playbook, Space Mining, and the Next Wave Nobody Sees Yet | Ep. 390 with Eric Jorgenson CEO of Scribe Media

“Mentioned as example of Elon Musk's moonshot companies tackling grand civilizational problems”

Elon Musk's entrepreneurial philosophy and decision-making frameworkSpace mining and asteroid mining economics and feasibilitySpaceX Starship and commercial space launch cost reduction
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Modern Wisdom

Modern Wisdom · Apr 13, 2026

#1084 - David Friedberg - Everything You Know is About to Collapse

“Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company developing neural implants; mentioned as human-machine interface approach”

AI Commoditization and DecentralizationFusion Energy and Near-Zero Energy CostsEpigenetic Reprogramming and Age Reversal
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Knowledge Fight

Knowledge Fight · Apr 10, 2026

#1133: April 3, 2026

“Elon Musk's brain implant company discussed for potential vision restoration and sensory enhancement capabilities”

Trump Administration Policy Reversals and Medicare/Medicaid CutsAlien Disclosure and UFO Conspiracy TheoriesPredictive Programming in Entertainment Media
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The Last Invention

The Last Invention · Apr 9, 2026

Wetwear

“Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company mentioned as parallel effort to integrate AI with human brains”

Biological Computing and Wetware TechnologyArtificial General Intelligence (AGI) DevelopmentNeural Networks and Brain Cell Engineering
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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Apr 1, 2026

Success without Dignity? Nathan finds Hope Amidst Chaos, from The Intelligence Horizon Podcast

“Mentioned as source of real-world engineering problems for AI training via xAI partnership”

AI Alignment and SafetyReinforcement Learning ScalingAI Interpretability and World Models
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Mar 16, 2026

Are Brain-Computer Interfaces Actually Ready for Humans?

“Mentioned as leading competitor in wireless high-channel-count brain-computer interface systems”

Brain-computer interfacesBlended wing body aircraftContinuous glucose monitoring
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TBPN

TBPN · Mar 13, 2026

Uber Founder Travis Kalanick is Back with a New AI Startup

“Elon Musk's company mentioned as potential solution for human-AI integration”

Physical AI and roboticsAutonomous mining operationsFood delivery automation
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AI + a16z

AI + a16z · Mar 10, 2026

Replit's CEO on Vibe Coding, Wealth Building, and What Most People Get Wrong About AI

“Elon Musk company that was located next to OpenAI when Massad first visited in 2017”

AI-powered software developmentNo-code app creationEntrepreneurship and wealth building
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Y Combinator Startup Podcast

Y Combinator Startup Podcast · Mar 9, 2026

How To Build The Future: Max Hodak

“Brain-computer interface company co-founded by Hodak and Elon Musk”

Brain-computer interfacesRetinal prostheticsNeural plasticity
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The a16z Show

The a16z Show · Mar 9, 2026

Andrew Huberman: Peptides, Sleep Tech, and the End of Obesity

“Brain-computer interface company working on reading and writing to the nervous system”

GLP-1 drugs and obesity treatmentPeptide therapy and gray market sourcingSleep technology and circadian biology
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Elon Musk Podcast

Elon Musk Podcast · Mar 1, 2026

Elon Musk’s Secret Texas Company Town

“CEO position held by Jared Birchall, who also manages Accession Family Office and Ad Astra school.”

Company town governance and municipal incorporationShell LLC structures and real estate acquisition privacyTax incentive arbitrage (Chapter 313, Texas Enterprise Zones)
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Feb 26, 2026

Behind the Scenes with an early OpenClaw contributor! | E2252

“Referenced as leading invasive brain-computer interface company for future AI interaction”

OpenClaw open source AI agentsMilitary AI ethics and Pentagon contractsSaaS industry disruption by AI
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Blurry Creatures

Blurry Creatures · Feb 24, 2026

EP: 401 The Earth Before Adam: Satan's Fall, the Ancient Earth, and the End Game with Ryan Pitterson

“Elon Musk's neural implant technology discussed as a stepping stone toward mark-of-the-beast technology enabling two-way brain communication”

Gap Theory and Pre-Adamic CivilizationsLucifer's Rebellion and Angelic HierarchyGenesis 1:1-2 Hebrew Linguistic Analysis
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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · Feb 23, 2026

How to ace an AI job interview

“Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company developing implants to help paralyzed individuals control devices and perform tasks with their minds”

AI Job Interview PreparationAlgorithmic Candidate ScreeningAI Chatbot Practice Techniques
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Relentless

Relentless · Feb 22, 2026

Why the Co-Founder of Robinhood is working on Space Datacenters | Baiju Bhatt, Aetherflux

“Example of Musk company that took 10 years to reach human trials”

Space-based solar powerOrbital data centersLaser power beaming
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A Beginner's Guide to AI

A Beginner's Guide to AI · Feb 9, 2026

Prompting Is 2025. In 2026, We Should Let The AI Prompt.

“Referenced as example of company working on brain-computer interfaces for learning enhancement”

AI Agent ManagementHybrid Organization StructureAI Leadership Skills
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Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) · Jan 23, 2026

Why Every Brain Metaphor in History Has Been Wrong [SPECIAL EDITION]

“Mentioned as example of companies promoting brain-as-computer metaphor through brain-software interface framing”

Free Energy Principle and neuroscience reductionismBrain metaphors and technological determinism in scienceFallacy of misplaced concreteness in AI and neuroscience
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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Jan 18, 2026

Pioneering PAI: How Daniel Miessler's Personal AI Infrastructure Activates Human Agency & Creativity

Personal AI Infrastructure (PI) FrameworkAI-driven labor displacementCybersecurity automation and AI-vs-AI warfare
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TBPN

TBPN · Jan 15, 2026

Tech Turns to Mining, Meta VR Layoffs, Thinking Machines Shakeup | Matthew Prince, Chirantan Desai, Delian Asparouhov, Deepak Pathak, David Tearse, Blake Resnick

AI Infrastructure and Data CentersLithium Refining and Battery Supply ChainCopper Mining for Data Centers
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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis · Jan 9, 2026

AMA Part 1: Is Claude Code AGI? Are we in a bubble? Plus Live Player Analysis

Cancer Treatment AI AssistanceClaude Opus 4.5 CapabilitiesAI Bubble Economics
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StarTalk Radio

StarTalk Radio · Jan 9, 2026

Your Brain is a Time Machine with Dean Buonomano

“Musk's brain-machine interface company discussed as example of overhyped neural implant technology with unrealistic expectations about direct knowledge transfer”

Neural Dynamics and TimekeepingMental Time Travel and CognitionCircadian Rhythms and Biological Clocks
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Moonshots with Peter Diamandis

Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · Jan 6, 2026

Elon Musk on AGI Timeline, US vs China, Job Markets, Clean Energy & Humanoid Robots | 220

Artificial General Intelligence TimelineUniversal High Income ImplementationSpace-Based Data Centers
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Huberman Lab

Huberman Lab · Jan 5, 2026

Best Ways to Build Better Habits & Break Bad Ones | James Clear

“Elon Musk's neurotechnology company mentioned via anecdote about a neurosurgeon's meal timing habits”

Four Laws of Behavior Change (obvious, attractive, easy, satisfying)Identity-based habits vs. outcome-based habitsEnvironmental design and habit formation
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Hard Fork

Hard Fork · Dec 26, 2025

Where Is All the A.I.-Driven Scientific Progress?

“Brain-computer interface company making progress on BCIs, mentioned in overhyped/underhyped segment”

AI Agents for Scientific ResearchDe Novo Protein and Antibody DesignClinical Trial Bottlenecks in Drug Development
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Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson

Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson · Dec 15, 2025

Top Neuroscientist Says AI Is Making Us DUMBER?

“Ming mentioned Elon Musk's neuro-prosthetics company as overvalued but working in important space of brain augmentation”

Hybrid Human-Machine IntelligenceAI Augmentation vs. AutomationIll-Posed vs. Well-Posed Problem Solving
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KILL TONY

KILL TONY · Sep 16, 2025

#735 - TRIPLE H + CARROT TOP

“Elon Musk's brain-computer interface company mentioned as Paradromics' primary competitor”

Stand-up Comedy Performance and DevelopmentCorporate Employment and Outsourcing PracticesMental Health and PTSD in Veterans
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The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive · Sep 8, 2025

#363 ‒ A new frontier in neurosurgery: restoring brain function with brain-computer interfaces, advancing glioblastoma care, and new hope for devastating brain diseases | Edward Chang, M.D.

“Elon Musk's BCI company using robotic surgical insertion of intracortical electrodes; discussed as major player in neural interface commercialization”

Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) for Speech RestorationAwake Brain Surgery and Intraoperative MappingGlioblastoma Treatment and Genomic Profiling
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The Artificial Intelligence Show

The Artificial Intelligence Show · Aug 19, 2025

#162: GPT-5’s Messy Launch, Meta’s Troubling AI Child Policies, Demis Hassabis’ AGI Timeline & New Sam Altman / Elon Musk Drama

GPT-5 launch issues and fixesMeta AI child safety policiesAGI timeline predictions
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