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Jason interviews Sho Takei, co-founder of HyreSearch, about startup recruiting in Japan and the US, discussing AI's impact on hiring, talent acquisition strategies, and cultural differences in the recruitment process.
Jason Calacanis shares insights on his media journey, investing strategy at Launch, lessons from the All-In Podcast, and personal experiences with Elon Musk and Tesla while discussing his approach to podcasting, venture capital, and startup investing.
Emil Michael provides an insider's look at the Department of War's technology strategy, highlighting six critical technology areas focused on applied AI, hypersonics, directed energy, contested logistics, battlefield information dominance, and biomanufacturing, while emphasizing the importance of innovation and deterrence in modern defense technology.
David George shares insights into a16z's growth investing strategy, focusing on AI investments, identifying market leaders, and backing "technical terminator" founders across various technology sectors.
Bradley Tusk shares insights from his work with Travis Kalanick at Uber, discussing how he transitioned from political consulting to venture capital, ultimately deciding to close his traditional VC fund in favor of an equity-for-services model focused on helping startups navigate regulatory challenges.
Dara Khosrowshahi recounts his journey from an Iranian refugee family to becoming Uber's CEO, transforming the company from losing billions to generating significant free cash flow by focusing on operational discipline, expanding beyond big cities, and betting on safety and food delivery.
A wide-ranging conversation with Chris Sacca about risk, investing, storytelling, authenticity, and drifting back to his true self through various life chapters, from tech investor to climate tech founder.
Chris Sacca reflects on his journey through venture capital, climate investing, and personal growth, discussing his approach to risk, authenticity, and finding meaningful work that can create significant impact.
Will Shu shares the journey of building Deliveroo from a late-night craving into a global food delivery platform, detailing the challenges of scaling a hyper-local business, navigating regulatory hurdles, and ultimately being acquired by DoorDash for $3.9B.
An in-depth exploration of AI's evolution, Scale AI's role in training models through expert data labeling, and Jason Droege's journey from founding Uber Eats to becoming CEO of Scale AI, revealing insights into how AI is getting smarter through human expertise.
In this Mastermind Q3 2025 episode, Stig Brodersen, Toby Carlisle, and Hari Ramatandra discuss their stock picks: Uber, Bath and Body Works, and Merck, analyzing their business models, competitive advantages, risks, and potential for future growth. Each presenter provides a detailed pitch highlighting the unique aspects of their chosen company and why they believe it represents an attractive investment opportunity.
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.
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.