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Clear all filters- Jane Street1h 12m
State Machine Replication, and Why You Should Care with Doug Patti
Doug Patti's presentation details Jane Street's architectural evolution from the rigid, single-sequencer Concord system to the more flexible ARIA infrastructure, which supports 24/7 operations and hierarchical topic namespaces. ARIA addresses previous limitations in versioning and overhead while preserving global deterministic ordering for high-frequency trading, enabling internal teams to manage complex workflows with reduced operational burden. Despite these advancements, the architecture still faces challenges regarding rate limiting and snapshot capabilities, prompting ongoing optimizations to support broader firm-wide adoption.
- The Diary Of A CEO1h 28m
Israel Adesanya: Becoming World Champion Was The Lowest Day Of My Life!
Israel Adesanya, Stephen Bartlett
UFC champion Israel Adesanya discusses how his early experiences with racism and trauma shaped his philosophy on masculinity, mental hygiene, and the distinction between lasting legacy and temporary fame. Drawing from his career highs and lows, including a 2013 personal crisis, he details his strategies for coping with imposter syndrome, managing public scrutiny, and utilizing martial arts to tame primal aggression. Adesanya further outlines his future plans to reform education through homeschooling and expand philanthropy, emphasizing the importance of owning one's identity without seeking external validation.
- Milken Institute1h 6m
Creating Community Wealth and New Revenue: Public Assets Workshop
Matt Horton, Ben McAdams, Dina Blaes, Jason Foster, Shayne Kavanagh, Joe Minicozzi, Dan Tangherlini, Natalie Cohen
The Milken Institute Center for Regional Economics convened a public finance forum where panelists including former Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams and Urban Planner Joe Minicozzi argued for "Urban Wealth Funds" to transform underutilized public assets into revenue generators that reduce reliance on regressive tax bases. While the session highlighted a Salt Lake County study revealing $12 billion in potential transit-corridor value, speakers like Dina Blaze and Dan Tangerlini emphasized that equitable implementation requires overcoming political barriers and establishing community equity endowments to prevent resident displacement. Experts concluded that local governments must adopt proactive asset valuation and flexible governance structures to legally function as corporate-like entities that capture public wealth for direct community reinvestment.
- Milken Institute1h 9m
Deep Dive: Deployment of High Demand Community Infrastructure Projects
Dan Carol, Bryan Borlik, Rachel Halfaker, Donnel Baird, Rob Day, Bill Lee, Patrick Meyers, Michelle Moore, Matt Petersen, David Guilford, Adam Fried, Robbie Jones
The Economic Development Administration awarded a grant to the Milken Institute and RCAP to launch a pre-development training accelerator designed to equip rural and underserved communities with the technical capacity to make infrastructure projects shovel-ready. A diverse panel of experts including representatives from the Trust for Public Lands, Groundswell, and Spring Lane Capital highlighted the critical need for zero-percent match requirements, community-paid participation stipends, and granular data targeting to overcome traditional grant-writing barriers. These initiatives aim to transform one-time federal funding into sustainable local wealth by pairing financial capital with technical assistance to scale projects ranging from broadband and green infrastructure to urban decarbonization.
- All-In Podcast1h 14m
E65: VC markup dynamics, Russia/US tensions over Ukraine, Altos Labs raises $3B, Stripe mafia & more
Chamath, Putin, Obama, Bill Ackman, Yamanaka, Jason, David Sacks, David Friedberg
Investors David Friedberg, Jay Hogue, Bill Gurley, and Chamath Palihapitiya analyzed current market volatility, venture capital valuation mechanics, and geopolitical risks while debating the strategic separation of long-term investing from short-term trading. The panelists contrasted the structural disincentives for marking down portfolio companies with a consensus that supply chain disruptions, rather than interest rates, currently pose the primary threat to the US economy. Looking forward, the group identified opportunities in fundamentally strong growth stocks despite sector corrections, warned against NATO expansion escalating the Ukraine conflict, and predicted a rapid resolution to global supply bottlenecks alongside a paradigm shift in biotech age reversal research.
- All-In Podcast1h 7m
E62: Elizabeth Holmes verdict, fraud origins & takeaways, navigating "The Great Markdown" & more
Elizabeth Holmes, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg
Elizabeth Holmes was convicted on four counts of fraud for falsely claiming military partnerships and marketing a blood-testing technology that physical science experts deem impossible to execute at scale. The discussion further analyzes how media hype and a lack of venture capital due diligence allowed these deceptions to flourish while current market corrections force private unicorns to confront severe valuation gaps and liquidity crunches. In response to the downturn, founders are urged to prioritize positive cash flow and operational efficiency over hyper-growth, signaling a potential consolidation of venture capital power among a select few mega-firms.
- All-In Podcast1h 22m
E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more
Calacanis, Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, Jay Cal
In a candid discussion featuring Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Ben Freeberg, participants detailed a COVID-19 superspreading event at Sax's party while debating the biological and geopolitical winners and losers of the 2022 landscape. The group forecasted political shifts including Ron DeSantis's re-election and Vladimir Putin's strategic gains, alongside economic predictions favoring small businesses, biotech innovation, and battery metals over traditional payment processors like Visa. Beyond these macro trends, the conversation extended to intense ethical debates regarding animal agriculture, media narrative shifts, and specific industry disruptions such as the potential rise of decentralized finance.
- All-In Podcast1h 28m
E59: Twitter's content warning algo, equity audits, politicians trading stocks, Fed's next move
Elizabeth Warren, Elon, Jeremy Strong, London Breed, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks
In a recent episode of the "All In" podcast, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and their co-hosts address the Federal Reserve's accelerated tapering plan while critiquing House Democrats' proposed racial equity audits as paternalistic grifts that threaten innovation. The panelists also analyze Omicron's high transmissibility against lower severity, predicting a political shift away from strict lockdowns as the pandemic becomes endemic, and discuss the burgeoning mainstream potential of mRNA technology for treating cancer. Furthermore, the discussion covers emerging tensions in tech moderation, bipartisan failures in congressional insider trading enforcement, and the potential for a "red wave" in the 2022 midterms driven by voter fatigue with radical progressive policies.
- Goldman Sachs55 min
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Author of “Uncontrolled Spread” and Former FDA Commissioner
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Charmaine Mosavar-Rahmani
Dr. Gottlieb discusses the Omicron variant's rapid transmission and reduced severity in South Africa while arguing that booster shots provide sufficient protection against severe disease without the need for immediate variant-specific vaccines. He outlines a shift toward endemic management strategies, emphasizing seasonal vaccination, improved air filtration, and the distribution of home diagnostics as key components of future pandemic preparedness. The analysis further critiques historical data suppression and institutional hesitation, calling for a national security approach to building resilient public health infrastructure.
- Goldman Sachs1h 1m
Watch Live: 2021 Goldman Sachs Gives Analyst Impact Fund Finals
Brooke Farrelly, Carli Gogol, Sidney Mitchell, Zac Sicher, Filip Jedmo, Jake Lewis, Daniel Mayers, Aoife O'Halloran, Tilly Thatcher, Srushti Deshmukh, Anagha Gurumurthy, Aditi Kulkarni, Nitiksha, Shreya Srikanth, Will Elia, Max Pivonka, Sara Rogers, Julian Sanchez, Erica Leslie, Julian Salisbury, David Solomon, Dennis Coleman, Asahi Pompei, Emmanuel Oniyuku, Liz Martin, Dan, Ate Latiranta, Lydia Finnegan, Leela, Preston L. James II, Madison, Simone, Nicole Esposito, Ian Drayton, Carrie Haleo, Rachel Schneider, Claire Thompson, Kia Williams, Brad
The sixth iteration of the Goldman Sachs Analyst Impact Fund brought together 1,600 colleagues to compete for grants supporting 300 non-profits, with four finalist teams presenting proposals to judges including David Solomon. Lime Connect won the top prize for its initiative to bridge the employment gap for people with disabilities, while Hello World, Div Inc, and Prasarana Trust secured second, third, and fourth place respectively, with Prasarana also receiving the $25,000 Fan Favorite award. The event successfully aligned the firm's culture of entrepreneurship with tangible outcomes, including a projected $700 billion potential GDP increase in India and significant strides in global digital access and minority entrepreneurship.
- All-In Podcast1h 19m
E53: Wealth tax, inflation as a capital allocator, big tech earnings, paternity leave & more
Chamath, Calacanis, Joe Lonsdale, Friedberg, TheZachEffect
Following a public controversy over Joe Lonsdale's remarks regarding paternity leave, the hosts debate the operational feasibility of extended time off for founders while contrasting U.S. policy with Canada's job-protected leave system. The discussion shifts to a critical analysis of the U.S. reconciliation bill and wealth tax proposals, warning that inflation driven by monetary expansion and supply constraints necessitates a reassessment of asset valuations and debt sustainability. Concurrently, the group evaluates Mark Zuckerberg's strategic pivot to the Metaverse and the long-term viability of virtual versus augmented reality amid shifting consumer adoption trends.
- Milken Institute1h 26m
Equity in Infrastructure Development: The Digital Divide
Jackie Botts, Michael P. Anderson, Carolyn McIntyre, Sunne McPeak, Alexandra Rosen, David Lesher, Matt Horton
Co-hosted by CalMatters and the Milken Institute, a recent forum examined the critical role of high-speed broadband in addressing California's digital divide and promoting workforce equity. The discussion highlighted that while the state approved a $6 billion investment package to fund middle-mile infrastructure and last-mile expansion, significant barriers including high costs, digital literacy gaps, and inefficient permitting processes continue to hinder access for 2 million disadvantaged households. Experts emphasized that achieving true connectivity requires a hybrid approach combining fiber and wireless solutions, alongside public-private partnerships and targeted outreach to communities skeptical of traditional internet service providers.
- All-In Podcast1h 13m
E46: False Ivermectin narratives, regulatory grift, wartime mentality in solving issues & more
Recorded live at the Production Board Symposium 2021, this episode features a panel of scientists, engineers, and investors who critique institutional failures regarding the Ivermectin coverage, vaccine mandates, and climate change infrastructure bills. The speakers contrast the perceived regulatory capture and inefficiency of the U.S. healthcare and defense sectors with the rapid scaling capabilities of wartime mobilization models like the War Production Board, while analyzing geopolitical threats from China and the potential of fusion energy. Furthermore, the discussion outlines the intersection of venture capital, cryptocurrency, and decentralized finance as essential mechanisms for funding innovation and hedging against authoritarian state control, concluding with a call for political engagement by wealthy entrepreneurs to reshape policy.
- All-In Podcast1h 10m
E39: West coast super drought & climate crisis, Nuclear virtue signaling, chaos in SF & more
Calacanis, Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya
Hosts Jason Calacanis, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Sacks analyze California's historic 0% snowpack and the resulting grid instability, warning that Governor Gavin Newsom faces a potential September recall if wildfire and heat crises escalate. The discussion expands to San Francisco's crime and governance issues, specifically detailing the controversy surrounding District Attorney Chesa Boudin and the "vitocracy" of bureaucratic hurdles blocking nuclear and desalination solutions. Finally, the group evaluates the declining efficacy of the Pfizer vaccine against the Delta variant, concluding that while boosters will likely be required, a return to lockdowns is unnecessary despite the virus's spread in unvaccinated populations.
- Milken Institute1h 30m
California: The Post-COVID Future of Work
Jackie Botts, Sarah Bohn, Rob Lapsley, David Lesher, Matt Horton, Aleida Ramirez, Lorena Gonzalez
Co-hosted by CalMatters and the Milken Institute's California Center, this panel examined how California's post-pandemic economic recovery is exacerbating racial and income inequalities despite a $75.7 billion budget surplus. Moderator Jackie Botts facilitated discussions among policymakers like Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, who advocated for treating child care as public infrastructure, reforming the EDD to prevent fraud, and prioritizing trade apprenticeships over traditional college degrees. The event concluded with a consensus on structural reforms for 2030, including unionized service-sector wages, expanded safety nets, and legislative changes to support remote work and essential workers who cannot telecommute.