From Personal Battles to Global Innovations: Listen to the New Podcast Episode on Spotify

Published On Fri Jun 27 2025
From Personal Battles to Global Innovations: Listen to the New Podcast Episode on Spotify

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On today's episode, cohosts Yasmin Gagne and Josh Christensen dive into the latest news in the business and innovation sphere. They cover a range of topics, from Zohran Mamdani's impressive win in the New York City mayoral primary to Tesla's groundbreaking robotaxi launch, and even the recent layoffs at dating app Bumble.

A Closer Look at OpenAI and Microsoft Partnership

For the past six years, OpenAI and Microsoft have maintained a close partnership, with Microsoft making significant investments in OpenAI resulting in the creation of AI Boom and ChatGPT. However, recent disputes have arisen regarding intellectual property, profit-sharing, and the overall structure of OpenAI. Fast Company contributing writer Chris Stokel-Walker and senior editor Max Ufberg join Josh and Yaz to discuss how these tech giants are managing their public image while dealing with internal conflicts.

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Exploring Personal Battles and Triumphs

In a heartfelt segment, Josh and Yaz sit down with Fast Company senior editor and author Jon Gluck to talk about his brave fight against multiple myeloma, a rare and incurable blood cancer.

For more updates on business and innovation, visit Fast Company.

To read Chris Stokel-Walker’s article on the Microsoft and Open AI partnership, check out here. To explore Jon Gluck’s memoir, click here.