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Everyone Is Wrong About AI | Nicholas Mitsakos on Finance, Power & Reality

In this in-depth conversation, we sit down with Nicholas Mitsakos, Founder & CEO of Arcadia Capital Group, to unpack the real truth about AI, finance, and the future of work. Nicholas shares a contrarian but deeply informed perspective on artificial intelligence — why AGI is not coming, why AI is a tool, not intelligence, and how technological innovation only matters when it becomes a real business. Drawing from decades of experience across investment banking, venture capital, private equity, life sciences, and AI, he explains how markets truly work — and why the theory of efficient markets is flawed. We also explore: How AI is disrupting global finance (without replacing humans) Why volatility in markets is increasing — and how to think about it The biggest mistake founders make when building AI or fintech startups Why technology alone is not a business How geopolitical risk shapes financial markets The importance of teams, discipline, and long-term thinking What keeps a seasoned investor awake at night Advice for early-stage founders navigating AI and emerging tech This episode is a must-watch for founders, investors, technologists, and anyone trying to understand where AI is actually headed — beyond the hype. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 02:10 – From Wall Street to entrepreneurship 07:40 – Why technology needs business discipline 14:30 – AI as a tool, not intelligence 22:10 – Why AGI is not coming 30:45 – Finance, volatility & prediction markets 42:20 – The future of AI in life sciences 51:10 – Founder mindset & daily routines 01:02:30 – What keeps investors up at night 01:12:15 – Advice for early-stage founders 👤 About the Guest Nicholas Mitsakos is the Founder & CEO of Arcadia Capital Group, an investor, author of six books, and former UCLA instructor. His work spans AI, finance, biotechnology, and global markets. 🔔 Subscribe & Connect If you enjoy deep conversations on AI, startups, investing, and the future of business, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode. Artificial Intelligence, AI vs AGI, Future of AI, AI in Finance, Fintech, Venture Capital, Startups, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Market Volatility, Prediction Markets, Nicholas Mitsakos, Arcadia Capital Group, Founder Advice, Business Strategy, Technology and Business