Subvolts take Former Twitter CEO analyzes the IPO prospects of AI giants OpenAI and Anthropic. May 27, 2026
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This episode features a former CEO of a major tech company discussing the financial futures of leading AI labs.

Predicting the SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs — With Dick Costolo

57 min Interview Hosts: Alex Kantrowitz
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Summary

Alex Kantrowitz interviews former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo on the Big Technology Podcast to discuss potential IPOs for SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic. They explore the viability of these offerings, the optimal timing for each company to go public, their distinct business models, and potential capital sources. The episode also touches on Meta's current standing, Costolo's reflections on his time at Twitter, and the concept of Silicon Valley's 'Permanent Underclass.'

Explained simply

This podcast episode discusses whether big tech companies like OpenAI and Anthropic, which are building advanced AI, will soon offer their stock to the public. It explores how these companies are different and where they might get the money to grow, which is important for understanding the future of AI.

Why listen

This episode offers insights into the financial futures of major AI and space technology companies. It's for investors, tech enthusiasts, and business strategists interested in the burgeoning AI market and the challenges of taking high-growth tech firms public. By examining OpenAI and Anthropic, it connects directly to the current landscape of frontier AI development and the race for market dominance.

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  • HostAlex Kantrowitz
  • GuestDick Costolomanaging partner, 01 Advisors
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Key facts
  • Guest: Dick Costolo
  • Guest Role: ex-CEO of Twitter and managing partner at 01 Advisors
  • Show: Big Technology Podcast
  • Length: 57 minutes
  • Topics Discussed: SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs, Meta's state, Costolo's Twitter memories, Silicon Valley's 'Permanent Underclass'
Show notes from Alex Kantrowitz

Dick Costolo is the ex-CEO of Twitter and managing partner at 01 Advisors. Costolo joins Big Technology Podcast to look ahead to the SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs, looking at whether the offerings will be successful, who should go first, how the companies differ, and where the capital will come from. Tune in for the second half where we discuss the state of Meta, Costolo's Twitter memories, and Silicon Valley's 'Permanent Underclass.' Tune in for a fun, in-depth discussion of the most important pending business event in decades.

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Big Technology Podcast · Alex Kantrowitz
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57 min
Companies
Anthropic, OpenAI, Meta
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Questions people ask

What companies' IPOs are discussed?
The episode discusses the potential IPOs for SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
Who is the guest and what is his background?
The guest is Dick Costolo, former CEO of Twitter and managing partner at 01 Advisors.

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