Revolutionizing AI Search: Ghita Alami's Vision for Zero Entropy

In this episode, we chat with Ghita Alami, founder of Zero Entropy, about her company's groundbreaking approach to rebuilding search systems for AI agents. Learn about early chaos theory, tactical product insights, and the future of intelligent retrieval systems.

00:00 Introduction to AI Retrieval Systems

00:07 Meet the Founder of Zero Entropy

00:43 Building a High Accuracy Search Engine

01:17 Challenges and Solutions in AI Retrieval

02:34 Specific Use Cases and Examples

08:09 Evaluating and Improving AI Systems

12:02 YC Experience and Building Zero Entropy

20:35 Technical Deep Dive: Measuring Accuracy

22:50 Challenges of Internet Search

23:33 Evaluating Retrieval Systems

24:02 Improving Recall and Precision

25:03 Advice for Founders on Search Issues

26:11 Leveraging LLMs in Tech Stacks

27:28 Staying Relevant in a Rapidly Changing AI Landscape

🎙️ Inversion Semiconductor: The Startup Taking On ASML with a Tabletop Particle Accelerator

What if the next leap in chip manufacturing didn't come from a trillion-dollar company — but from two founders building a compact particle accelerator in Berkeley?

In this episode of Lobster Talks, Gabriel Jarrosson sits down with Rohan Karthik and Daniel Vega, the founders of Inversion Semiconductor, a YC-backed deeptech startup building a radically new lithography machine. Their tech promises to manufacture the world’s most powerful chips — 15x faster than anything out there — and reshore advanced chipmaking to the U.S. for the first time in decades.

We get into:

How they shrunk a particle accelerator 1000×

Why ASML can’t (and won’t) build this

Fundraising for a moonshot in deeptech

The gap between U.S. and European startup ecosystems

Predictions on photonics, quantum computing, and the post-Moore’s Law era

Whether you’re a founder, investor, engineer, or just deeptech-curious — this episode is a wild ride through physics, ambition, and the future of chips.

📌 Watch now and subscribe for more smart, fast, founder-first interviews.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction

00:37 Meet the Founders: Rohan and Daniel

00:57 The Technology Behind Inversion

02:19 Why ASML Isn't Doing This

05:16 Backgrounds: From ARM to Particle Accelerators

08:44 The Inception of the Idea

12:52 Exploring Other Applications

15:54 Early Struggles and the Path to Validation

21:42 Why Build in the US?

24:49 Comparing Talent in Europe and the US

25:43 Challenges in European Investment

28:45 The YC Experience for Deep Tech Startups

35:02 Building Advanced Semiconductor Tools in the US

45:11 Future Predictions for Chip Technology

47:07 Conclusion and Farewell

🔗 LINKS

Inversion Semiconductor: https://inversionsemi.com

Follow Gabriel: https://twitter.com/gabjarrosson

#Semiconductors #DeepTech #YC #HardwareStartups #ASML #Chips #Photonics #QuantumComputing #MooresLaw #StartupPodcast

Join us for an intriguing discussion with Stef from Reditus Space as we explore the potential of zero gravity manufacturing. Learn how Reditus Space aims to revolutionize production by using reusable satellites to create unique and superior materials in space. Discover the challenges and exciting opportunities this new frontier presents, from pharmaceuticals to semiconductors, and even the possibility of organ manufacturing. Dive deep into the fascinating world of space factories, the impact of AI, reusability in space travel, and the future of space exploration.

00:00 Introduction

00:20 Meet Stef

00:34 Zero G Manufacturing

01:43 Challenges and Opportunities

05:38 Returning from Space

08:37 Future of Space Manufacturing

16:07 The Journey of Reditus Space

18:23 Upcoming Mission

20:38 Risk Mitigation

21:20 Economics

22:45 Reusability

25:43 Reentry

31:13 Future of Space Manufacturing

35:29 Human Presence in Space

37:50 Book Rec

In this episode of The Lobster Talks, we delve into the current state of the tech investment landscape, highlighting how fear and uncertainty in the market, partly driven by political factors like Trump's tariffs, influence investor behavior. Gabriel discusses the unique ecosystem of Y Combinator (YC) and its resilience during tumultuous times, noting that the best startups tend to thrive even when broader market conditions are bearish. The conversation also touches on the importance of investing during down cycles, the impact of AI on accelerating business processes, and the significance of founder passion and personal connection to their problem space. Gabriel also offers insights into the role of content creation and personal branding for founders, emphasizing how these elements can serve as powerful tools for customer acquisition and value creation.

00:00 Intro

00:51 Current Funding Landscape and Market Uncertainty

01:55 The Resilience of YC Startups

07:32 The Importance of Founder Passion and Connection

17:53 The Role of Pivots in Startup Success

22:55 Evaluating AI Investments and Technical Moats

28:56 The Power of Content and Personal Branding

33:41 Conclusion

In this episode of Lobster Talks, I sit down with Ashi and Reza, the unstoppable founders of Spaceium—a YC-backed startup building orbital gas stations. 🚀

They share the raw and incredible story of how they went from nearly homeless right before YC to raising $6.3M, signing $86.5M in commercial contracts, and securing $1B+ in LOIs—all before launching their first mission to space.

We cover:

How they pitched an insanely hard idea and actually built it

The truth about LOIs and how they converted them into binding contracts

YC’s impact on hardware companies

How they managed product, sales, and investor traction simultaneously—while not sleeping 🧠💥

Whether you're a founder, investor, or just obsessed with space, this episode is a masterclass in grit, hardtech, and startup survival.

00:00 Introduction to Spaceium

00:25 Meet the Founders: Ashi and Reza

00:44 Spaceium's Revolutionary Space Stations

01:56 Challenges and Innovations in Space Refueling

04:02 The Dual Mission: Refueling and Repairing

05:13 Competing with SpaceX?

06:24 From Homeless to YC Success

08:59 The Power of LOIs and Contracts

11:42 The YC Experience and Building Hardware

20:00 Building Hardware in the US

20:45 Managing Customer Expectations

22:40 From LOIs to Binding Contracts

24:06 Setting Timelines for Startups

26:38 Pricing Strategies for Unbuilt Products

29:11 Upcoming Missions and Exciting Developments

30:58 Challenges and Rewards of Building Hard Tech

32:55 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts

36:21 Where to Follow and Contact Us

In this episode of Lobster Talks, Gabriel dives deep into the groundbreaking Y Combinator Winter 2025 Demo Day. Discover how the latest YC batch shattered revenue records, including a startup already pulling in $50 million in profits and another hitting $2 million in revenue at demo day. They discuss why the quality bar is rising, the explosion of AI-powered startups, and whether the AI wave has peaked or is just getting started. Plus, get insights on what metrics truly matter beyond vanity revenue, navigating technical debt in the era of AI-generated code, and the strategic decisions founders face regarding fundraising and acquisitions. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the future of startup investing.

00:00 - 00:50 Intro

00:50 - 01:23 What's StarCloud?

1:23 - 02:05 Why GPUs in Space?

02:05 - 03:35 Abundant Energy

03:35 - 05:50 Why No One Did It Before

05:50 - 07:30 Starship Economics

07:30 - 08:50 Philip’s Background

08:50 - 10:00 Can Anyone Start a Space Company?

10:00 - 12:30 Building in Space

12:30 - 13:20 Does Space Solar Affect Earth?

13:20 - 17:00 Raising an $11M Seed Round

17:00 - 19:00 Spending Habits

19:00 - 20:00 Hiring at StarCloud

20:00 - 21:00 Relocating

21:00 - 24:15 Hard vs. Easy Startups

24:15 - 25:35 Skepticism & Critics

25:35 - 27:00 The Rebrand

27:00 - 29:25 Next Steps

29:25 - 30:25 Book Recommendations

30:25 - 30:56 Closing Thought

In this episode of The Lobster Talks, we sit down with Philip Johnston, Founder & CEO of Starcloud (formerly Lumen Orbit). He’s on a groundbreaking mission to build massive GPU data centers in outer space—tapping into abundant solar energy, sidestepping Earth’s power constraints, and completely rethinking what’s possible for cloud computing.

Listen in as we explore:

• How Starcloud plans to harness orbital launch cost drops (thanks, Starship!)

• Why running GPUs in space could transform data processing

• The challenges and breakthroughs of launching a next-gen satellite

• Raising a massive seed round—oversubscribed by top VCs

If you’re curious about the frontier of hardware, AI, and space tech, don’t miss this deep dive into the future of data centers… in orbit!

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Join us on the Lobster Talks Podcast as host Gabrielle sits down with Michel Tricot, co-founder and CEO of Airbyte—the open-source data integration platform that skyrocketed to a billion-dollar valuation in record time. Michel reveals Airbyte’s origin story (including scrapping their first product in the midst of COVID), how they built a thriving open-source community, and their unique approach to monetization. Get ready for insights on scaling without burning cash, harnessing AI to automate the mundane, and the power of “making something people need. ” Don’t miss this episode if you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast looking to understand Airbyte’s meteoric rise and the future of data infrastructure!