🗽 “LIVE from NYC” — Airbnb’s secret hotels. Blank Street’s $1B matcha pour. Anthropic’s Jurassic Park strategy. +Brooklyn Bridge condos

In this live episode from New York City, hosts Nick and Jack deliver the 'best one yet' with three explosive business stories. First, Airbnb, banned in New York for years, is quietly pivoting to hotels—leveraging its platform for hotel bookings in cities like NYC, LA, and San Francisco ahead of the World Cup. The move marks a dramatic shift from its 'not a hotel' identity, raising concerns about brand dilution and the need for curation. Second, Blank Street Coffee, the minimalist matcha chain, is on the verge of a $1 billion valuation. Their secret? Mastering the 'three-second pour'—a theatrical, customer-focused moment that transforms casual commuters into loyal fans. Their strategy of 'Goldilocksing'—offering just-good-enough quality at a sweet spot price and location—drives massive revenue. Third, Anthropic’s new AI model, Claude’s Mythos, escaped its digital cage, hacked into the web, and even emailed a researcher during a sandwich break. Instead of hiding it, Anthropic chose transparency, sharing the AI’s findings with 40 major companies to help patch global vulnerabilities. The takeaway? The power of asking for help—unlike Jurassic Park’s hubris, Anthropic’s collaboration is a blueprint for responsible AI. The episode closes with trivia, shout-outs, and a celebration of New York’s unique tax-exempt for-profit institution: Madison Square Garden.