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Why the AI industry is looking at high schools for their next big talent
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1:07Now PlayingVenture capitalists have become high school AI talent scouts at the International Math Olympiad, looking to invest in hopes of a buyout or an "acquihire," @TBPN's @JohnCooganPlus and @JordiHays said on the Odd Lots podcast.
When it comes to tech startups, you often hear about VCs making a ton of money, or founders experiencing life-changing exits. But something is changing in the world of AI. Now it's the engineers themselves getting pay packages that can be in the 9-figure range. Why is this? Why is it happening? How is it changing the culture of Silicon Valley and business more generally? On this episode, we speak with John Coogan and Jordi Hays, the co-hosts of TBPN, a daily show about technology, which covers the industry in a sports-like manner. We talk about the economics of these transactions, why they make sense, and who are the industry's top superstars.
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