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

01/03/25 • 83 min

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