In today’s episode, Ava and Max explore a groundbreaking shift in the tech world — OpenAI has officially become the most valuable private company on the planet, now valued at $500 billion. This milestone cements Artificial Intelligence’s place as a dominant force in the global economy, with OpenAI surpassing giants like SpaceX and ByteDance.
They break down the full Top 10 list of the world’s most valuable private companies, including new valuations for xAI ($200B), Anthropic ($183B), Databricks, Stripe, and others. From employee share buybacks to billion-dollar insider deals, this episode dives deep into the numbers and strategic moves shaping the future of innovation.
Max and Ava also discuss the broader implications for venture capital, global tech leadership, and what this could mean for the next wave of startup valuations and IPOs.