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Alex Wilhelm

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 2 shows

# Summary Co-host on This Week in Startups who discusses emerging technology developments and market trends, including analysis of projects like OpenClaw. Appears regularly on the show to provide perspective on industry innovations and business developments in the tech sector.

Episode Appearances

This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jul 6, 2026

$100T is managed by “human duct tape” | E2308

Co-host for the episode; interviewed Chris Holonczyk and co-presented the Figma throwback segment.

AI-native fund administration and ERP for investment firmsLong-horizon AI agents for financial document processing and data migrationLegacy fund admin stack replacement (QuickBooks, Excel, Bill.com)
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jul 1, 2026

Why the VC Hype Cycle Always Gets It Wrong | VC Roundtable | E2307

Episode host moderating the VC roundtable discussion on AI investment trends, exits, and market dynamics.

Oversized Seed and Series A Round Valuations in AIOpen-Weight Model Adoption and Cost Reduction (GLM 5.2)Pre-AI Company Pivots and 'Burn the Boats' Strategies
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jun 10, 2026

Why the most expensive Seed deals are the cheapest | E2299

Moderates discussion on AI IPOs and venture market dynamics

AI Company IPOsSeed Round ValuationsAI Token Economics
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Apr 1, 2026

Venture Roundtable: SpaceX IPO, AI's PR Crisis, and the Defense Tech Bubble | E2270

Co-moderator; facilitates discussion on AI regulation, defense tech bubble, and market trends

SpaceX IPO timing and valuation expectationsAI public trust crisis and communication failuresWealth distribution mechanisms (equity participation vs. UBI)
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Feb 10, 2026

Does Clawdbot (OpenClaw) Need Eyes? (feat. Alex Finn and Matt Van Horn) | E2247

Co-host discussing OpenClaw developments and industry trends with new baby at home

OpenClaw AI agent platformAgentic AI vs traditional chatbotsAI agent security and safety measures
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Better Offline

Better Offline · Feb 6, 2026

Monologue: Is Oracle Screwed?

Tech reporter; identified Oracle's statement about OpenAI as 'bank-run language' signaling market distress

Oracle's financial viability and debt sustainabilityOpenAI's ability to generate revenue matching $300 billion compute commitmentsGenerative AI infrastructure economics and profitability
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Feb 3, 2026

SpaceX + xAI deal gets us one step closer to Musk Industries | E2243

Co-host demonstrating OpenClaw skills and analyzing market trends

Space-based data centersAI agent automationOpenClaw platform capabilities
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jan 21, 2026

From Blood Transfusions to Burritos, How Zipline is Automating Delivery | E2238

Autonomous drone deliveryManufacturing scale-upRegulatory approval processes
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jan 13, 2026

How to Make Billions from Exposing Fraud | E2234

Supersonic aviation developmentGovernment fraud detectionFalse Claims Act whistleblower provisions
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This Week in Startups

This Week in Startups · Jan 10, 2026

Jason’s Top CES Products and Takeaways | E2232

IPO Market RecoveryDiscord Public FilingStrava IPO Plans
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