Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
This week, we discuss the rise of AI tools like Claude Code, and their impact across the industry. We also cover Rain’s growth, supply and demand dynamics in crypto, capital raising, and crypto and AI trends in 2026. Enjoy!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Claude Code Changes the Game
13:00 Supply vs Demand and Where the Money Is
19:00 Rain’s Moat and Crypto Cards
32:00 Investment Criteria and Founder Qualities
38:00 Audience Question on Market Structure
01:04:08 Word of the day and Nikita Bier’s Beef with CT
01:08:30 Content of the Week
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
This week, we discuss the rise of AI tools like Claude Code, and their impact across the industry. We also cover Rain’s growth, supply and demand dynamics in crypto, capital raising, and crypto and AI trends in 2026. Enjoy!
–
Follow Jason: https://x.com/JasonYanowitz
Follow Rob: https://x.com/HadickM
Follow Santi: https://x.com/santiagoroel
Follow Empire: twitter.com/theempirepod
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Claude Code Changes the Game
13:00 Supply vs Demand and Where the Money Is
19:00 Rain’s Moat and Crypto Cards
32:00 Investment Criteria and Founder Qualities
38:00 Audience Question on Market Structure
01:04:08 Word of the day and Nikita Bier’s Beef with CT
01:08:30 Content of the Week
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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.
