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Why This Isn't the Dot-Com Bubble | Martin Casado on WSJ's BOLD NAMES

Feb 5, 2026 · 00:29:29
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  • Martin Casado explains AI spending boom differs fundamentally from dot-com era with tech giants holding hundreds of billions in reserves versus WorldCom's $40 billion debt.
  • Distinguishes between speculative valuation corrections and systemic collapse, defending current AI investment levels.
  • Identifies long-tail AI company opportunities beyond large language models as area of a16z focus.

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