This week on Great Chat, we discuss some interesting findings from a newly released report from Mercury called "The New Economics of Starting Up." We learn that founders are becoming more creative with financing and team building in an AI-first world. Separately, we revisit SPVs and explore the creative ways investors are securing allocations in hot AI companies. And we have a great chat about burgers, psychedelics, and KPop Demon Hunters. Mercury is back as the headline sponsor for season two! Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. This podcast is edited by Eric Johnson from ⁠LightningPod.fm⁠.