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OpenAI vs. Grok: The Race to Build the Everything App w/ Emad Mostaque, Dave Blundin & AWG | EP #199

1 h 12 Interview Hosts: Peter Diamandis
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Summary

Peter Diamandis hosts a discussion on OpenAI versus Grok, exploring the race to build the "everything app." Guests Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet, Dave Blundin of Link Ventures, and computer scientist Alexander Wissner-Gross share their perspectives. The episode, recorded October 7th, 2025, delves into the competitive landscape of AI development and its future implications.

Explained simply

This episode talks about the competition between big AI companies like OpenAI and the creators of Grok. They are trying to build one super-app that can do everything. It's interesting because this could change how we use technology every day.

Why listen

This episode offers insights into the competitive dynamics between major AI players like OpenAI and xAI's Grok. It's for anyone interested in the strategic direction of AI, particularly the development of integrated "everything apps." Listeners will learn about the differing approaches and potential future of AI platforms from industry founders and experts, connecting directly to the current race for AI dominance.

On the mic
  • HostPeter Diamandis
  • GuestEmad Mostaquefounder, Intelligent Internet
  • GuestDave Blundinfounder & GP, Link Ventures
  • GuestAlexander Wissner-Grosscomputer scientist and founder, Reified
About
Key facts
  • Episode Title: OpenAI vs. Grok: The Race to Build the Everything App w/ Emad Mostaque, Dave Blundin & AWG | EP #199
  • Show: Moonshots with Peter Diamandis
  • Length: 72 minutes
  • Recorded Date: October 7th, 2025
  • Guest 1: Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet
  • Guest 2: Dave Blundin, founder & GP of Link Ventures
Show notes from PHD Ventures

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Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc ) 


Read Emad’s Book: thelasteconomy.com 


Dave Blundin is the founder & GP of Link Ventures


Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross is a computer scientist and founder of Reified, focused on AI and complex systems.

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*Recorded on October 7th, 2025

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Jargon decoded
everything app
Emad Mostaque
a single app designed to handle many different tasks and services.
Published
Show
Moonshots with Peter Diamandis · PHD Ventures
Length
1 h 12
Companies
xAI, OpenAI
Products
OpenAI, Grok, ChatGPT
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Questions people ask

Who are the guests on this episode?
The guests are Emad Mostaque, founder of Intelligent Internet; Dave Blundin, founder & GP of Link Ventures; and Dr. Alexander Wissner-Gross, a computer scientist and founder of Reified.
What is the main topic of discussion?
The episode discusses the competition between OpenAI and Grok in building the "everything app."

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