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Brian Armstrong shares his journey of founding Coinbase, discussing how his experiences in Argentina and at Airbnb inspired him to create a more efficient global financial system through cryptocurrency, ultimately building a trusted platform that aims to increase economic freedom worldwide.
Jason and Alex discuss the recent Waymo robotaxi incident during a San Francisco power outage, exploring the challenges of self-driving technology and the potential future of autonomous transportation.
Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, confrontation, and culture, emphasizing the importance of being honest, making tough decisions, and creating memorable cultural rules that drive specific behaviors.
Jason and Alex analyze MicroStrategy's declining Bitcoin strategy, discuss Tether's S&P downgrade, and explore a New York Times article about David Sacks' role in the Trump administration while also examining emerging robotic technologies like Sunday Robotics and Matic.
Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, culture, and entrepreneurship, revealing his approach to tough conversations, the importance of confidence in CEOs, and his passion for supporting pioneers in industries like hip hop through his Paid in Full Foundation.
Michelle Zatlyn shares insights into Cloudflare's 15-year journey, discussing the company's vision to build a generational business, the importance of staying close to customers, and navigating the challenges of AI's impact on the internet's business model.
Google's strategic shift to sell TPUs to Meta and the release of Gemini 3 signal a potential challenge to Nvidia's dominance in the AI chip market, sparking market speculation about the future of AI technology.
Rachel Lockett shares powerful insights on coaching, leadership, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating how leaders can build high-trust teams, have difficult conversations, avoid burnout, and design a more fulfilling career by focusing on their strengths, understanding emotions, and creating meaningful connections.
Gary Vaynerchuk breaks down the importance of self-awareness, overcoming fear and envy, leveraging AI and emerging technologies, and taking accountability while pursuing entrepreneurial success through joy and passion.
Jason and Alex discuss OpenAI's potential IPO, betting on its valuation, and exploring the future of AI models while warning developers about the risks of using OpenAI's API.
A deep dive into the future of crypto, stablecoins, and global finance, exploring how decentralized infrastructure could transform financial systems, investment strategies, and economic opportunities over the next two decades.
A deep dive into the AI bubble, stablecoin boom, and Bill Gurley's upcoming book "Running Down a Dream," exploring emerging technologies, financial innovations, and career development.
A deep dive into how to design standout products by prioritizing quality, brand authenticity, and maintaining a focused approach to solving specific user problems through intentional design choices.
Tobi Lütke discusses his entrepreneurial journey with Shopify, exploring the company's unique culture of internal tool development, the evolving landscape of e-commerce, and his passion for solving complex problems in commerce.
A wide-ranging conversation with Marc Andreessen and Charlie Songhurst exploring Silicon Valley's history, the potential of AI, the future of media, and the transformative impact of new technologies on society and institutions.
A deep dive into the world of digital advertising, exploring its economic significance, the rise of AI, evolving social media platforms, and challenging prevailing narratives about online marketing and Meta's business model.
This Week in Startups discusses Alibaba's new deepfake model, potential TikTok sale, Tether's massive valuation, Stripe's share buyback, and emerging trends in AI and startup technologies.
A thoughtful exploration of communications as a uniquely human skill, storytelling techniques, and how founders can build compelling narratives that attract talent and shape perceptions of their companies.
Tom Ryan, a food science innovator, invented iconic fast food items like the McFlurry, McGriddle, and stuffed crust pizza while working at major food companies like Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Through creative problem-solving and understanding consumer preferences, he transformed the fast food industry by developing unique and marketable food products.
Jason Calacanis and Becki DeGraw from Wilson Sonsini discuss the current startup financing landscape, highlighting unique investment terms for high-performing companies such as founder voting proxies, pre-agreed follow-on round investments, and reduced due diligence. They explore the changing dynamics of startup board governance and investor behavior in a competitive funding environment.
A16z podcast hosts Martin Casado and Leo Polovitz explore the nuanced debate around consensus investing in venture capital, discussing whether being non-consensus is overrated or essential for identifying breakthrough companies. They delve into market efficiency, the importance of understanding investor sentiment, and the potential returns from investing in companies that challenge conventional wisdom.
Here's a 2-sentence description for the episode: Bradley Tusk, a political strategist turned venture capitalist, shares his insights on how startups can effectively navigate regulatory challenges by understanding politicians' motivations and leveraging customer support. Drawing from his experiences with companies like Uber and FanDuel, Tusk discusses the nuanced art of political lobbying, emphasizing the importance of aligning a startup's goals with a politician's electoral interests.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Bradley Tusk, a political strategist turned venture capitalist, shares his insights on how startups can successfully navigate regulatory challenges by understanding politicians' motivations and mobilizing public support. Through examples like Uber and his work in various industries, Tusk explains the importance of crafting a compelling narrative that demonstrates how a startup's innovation can benefit society and advance public policy.
<p>In this special live audience episode, Dan Fleyshman sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and marketing icon <strong>Tai Lopez</strong> to unpack the mindset and strategies behind his success. From breaking generational curses and finding millionaire mentors to building $100M funnels and personal brands, Tai shares candid stories, bold marketing lessons, and practical investing advice.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><ul><li><p>How to escape the “tyranny of your ancestors” and reprogram your money mindset</p></li><li><p>Why courage, not resources, is the real starting point for wealth</p></li><li><p>The marketing risk that turned a Lamborghini video into 1B+ minutes watched</p></li><li><p>How Tai invests his profits across business, real estate, and crypto</p></li><li><p>The role of mentorship, self investment, and personal branding in long term success</p></li></ul><p>Whether you are building your first business, scaling your personal brand, or looking for smart ways to invest, this episode delivers unfiltered and actionable insights from one of the most recognizable names in entrepreneurship.</p>