Breakeven Brothers - The bingo card of the future: Our 2025 reality check

The bingo card of the future: Our 2025 reality check

01/03/25 • 83 min

The Breakeven Brothers are back with their first episode in 2025, kicking things off with a lighthearted chat about post-holiday routines, including taking down Christmas lights and the debate between real and fake Christmas trees. They also touch on their New Year's Eve celebrations and share how they’re already thinking about productivity and goal setting for the year. This episode sets the stage for a deeper dive into tech and business trends by discussing the recent whiplash with the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements, offering up-to-date info amidst the confusion. The hosts also explore the world of AI-powered tools, highlighting the usefulness of voice-to-text apps like Whisper Flow and AI language practice via ChatGPT, while also delving into their experiences with AI for both business and personal use.

The main focus of the episode is the creation of their "2025 Bingo Card," a fun, forward-thinking activity where they make predictions and set goals across various categories—from tech and finance to sports and global events. These range from plausible scenarios, like Aleksandr Ovechkin breaking Gretzky’s goal record and the launch of the SplitMyExpenses mobile app, to more outlandish ideas, such as an AI judge in US courts, the US acquiring Greenland, or even a billion-dollar exit for a solo AI founder. The podcast ends with discussions of bookmarks including cutting-edge AI productivity tools, the Bench acquisition news, and a hint towards the potential for the Breakeven Brothers to launch merch this year. They leave listeners with a call to keep an eye on their predictions, promising to revisit the bingo card at the start of 2026 to see which forecasts came true.

(00:00) - Introduction
(09:15) - Navigating Compliance: BOI Updates
(13:14) - Productivity Tools and AI Innovations
(24:01) - Voice Technology in Everyday Life
(26:58) - The Pricing Dilemma in AI Tools
(30:57) - Cursor's Evolution and Self-Improvement
(35:04) - The Importance of Pricing in Business Models
(36:32) - Bingo Card Predictions for 2025
(47:02) - The Future of JavaScript and Web Development
(50:41) - The Rise of AI in Human Enhancement
(54:01) - Virtual Reality in the Workplace
(54:53) - Taste Testing and Homegrown Delights
(56:26) - Merchandising Ideas for Breakeven Brothers
(56:46) - AI Acquisitions and Mergers on the Horizon
(57:39) - Envisioning Car-Free Cities
(59:31) - Geopolitical Speculations: Acquiring Greenland
(01:00:28) - Wellness Days: A New Approach to Mental Health
(01:02:33) - The Future of Daylight Savings Time
(01:03:36) - AI Judges: The Future of Small Claims Court
(01:05:35) - New Accounting Designations for Small Businesses
(01:07:10) - Blockchain App Stores: Bridging the Gap
(01:08:32) - The Evolution of Accounting Skills
(01:10:18) - AI Coding Agents and Legal Responsibility
(01:12:46) - LLM App Stores: A New Frontier
(01:13:48) - Quantum Computing Programming Languages
(01:15:21) - End-to-End Accounting Automation Platforms
(01:17:11) - Launching the SplitMyExpenses App

Links

Brad: Best 14 AI tools

Ben: Bench to be acquired after abruptly shutting down | TechCrunch

Creators & Guests

Bennett Bernard - Host
Bradley Bernard - Host

(00:00) - Introduction
(09:15) - Navigating Compliance: BOI Updates
(13:14) - Productivity Tools and AI Innovations
(24:01) - Voice Technology in Everyday Life
(26:58) - The Pricing Dilemma in AI Tools
(30:57) - Cursor's Evolution and Self-Improvement
(35:04) - The Importance of Pricing in Business Models
(36:32) - Bingo Card Predictions for 2025
(47:02) - The Future of JavaScript and Web Development
(50:41) - The Rise of AI in Human Enhancement
(54:01) - Virtual Reality in the Workplace
(54:53) - Taste Testing and Homegrown Delights
(56:26) - Merchandising Ideas for Breakeven Brothers
(56:46) - AI Acquisitions and Mergers on the Horizon
(57:39) - Envisioning Car-Free Cities
(59:31) - Geopolitical Speculations: Acquiring Greenland
(01:00:28) - Wellness Days: A New Approach to Mental Health
(01:02:33) - The Future of Daylight Savings Time
(01:03:36) - AI Judges: The Future of Small Claims Court
(01:05:35) - New Accounting Designations for Small Businesses
(01:07:10) - Blockchain App Stores: Bridging the Gap
(01:08:32) - The Evolution of Accounting Skills
(01:10:18) - AI Coding Agents and Legal Responsibility
(01:12:46) - LLM App Stores: A New Frontier
(01:13:48) - Quantum Computing Programming Languages
(01:15:21) - End-to-End Accounting Automation Platforms
(01:17:11) - Launching the SplitMyExpenses App

Links

Brad: Best 14 AI tools

Ben: Bench to be acquired after abruptly shutting down | TechCrunch

Creators & Guests

Bennett Bernard - Host
Bradley Bernard - Host

Previous Episode

UFOs and 2024 wrapped

As 2024 comes to a close, the Breakeven Brothers are looking back at a year filled with bizarre headlines, technological leaps, and the ever-present hum of UFO speculation. Was that a drone swarm over New Jersey, or something...else? They dive deep into the latest sightings, exploring a wild theory involving a missing radioactive device and some top-secret government scanning. But it's not all tinfoil hats and conspiracy theories; they're also taking stock of their own year, sharing lessons learned in the trenches of app development, side hustles, and the quest for a more balanced life. From Black Friday scores to New Year's resolutions, this episode is a jam-packed reflection on the year that was, with a healthy dose of future-gazing. Get ready for some surprising insights, a few laughs, and a whole lot of brotherly debate as they wrap up 2024 and set their sights on a brand new year!

(00:00) - Intros
(07:42) - UFOs and Skepticism in the Digital Age
(17:15) - Learning New Systems: A Personal Journey
(28:34) - Navigating Competition and Innovation in Business
(35:18) - Building a Mobile App: Vision and Challenges
(43:08) - Narrowing Focus: Niching Down vs. General Audience
(50:50) - Setting Goals for 2025: Career and Side Projects
(01:05:18) - Navigating Code and Documentation Challenges
(01:10:26) - AI Innovations and Competitive Landscape
(01:16:10) - Setting Goals for 2025 and Beyond

Links
Native image output with Gemini 2.0 Flash
Why I chose React Native to build my new mobile app in 2024
Blue Ocean Strategy
Elgato Key Light Air
Judge injunction on BOI reporting
Quantum computer Willow

Creators & Guests

Bennett Bernard - Host
Bradley Bernard - Host

Next Episode

Beyond Stack Overflow: AI as your new programming partner

Tired of endless Stack Overflow searches and outdated tutorials? Get ready to enter a new era of coding where AI is no longer just a tool but a full-fledged programming partner. In this week's episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of AI-assisted development, exploring how these intelligent systems are not just generating code but changing the way we think about building software. We share our firsthand experiences with the latest AI coding tools, from fighting with quirky interfaces to witnessing shockingly efficient code generation. Join us as we discuss everything from using AI to build a Python app from scratch to its ability to act as your personal accountability coach, making sure you actually finish your projects. Is this the end of "copy/paste" coding? Tune in to find out.

But it's not all code and algorithms this week, as we venture beyond the digital realm. We'll explore how this new wave of AI is changing productivity, accountability, and the very nature of how we approach problem-solving. Prepare for a lively conversation that touches on topics from the surprising quirks of a "salty spoon" invention, to the rise of new tech trends. We even uncover the latest from the world of package managers, and how one might just disrupt the Python community as a whole. Is AI the answer to all of our problems, or does it come with its own set of challenges? We are pushing the boundaries to see just how far we can take AI as our new partner.

(00:00) - Introduction and Personal Updates
(08:34) - Networking at Laravel SF Meetup
(19:17) - Coding with AI and New Tools
(27:52) - Accountability Through AI: A New Approach
(34:21) - AI in Coding: Expectations vs. Reality
(39:32) - AI Agents: The Future of Workplace Efficiency
(44:34) - The Shift from PIP to UV in Python Package Management
(52:36) - Exploring AI Tools: ChatGPT vs. O1 Pro
(58:12) - Startup Opportunities: Microsoft’s Support for Entrepreneurs

Links:
- Microsoft Startup Program
- Derek Thompson 2025 forecast
- Jason Stats' 2025 book list

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