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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast1h 19m
E29: Coinbase goes public, direct listings vs. IPOs, unions & more with Bestie Guestie Brad Gerstner
Brad Gerstner, Chamath, Calacanis, David Sacks, Friedberg, Bezos, Drew Holden, Josh Hawley
Brad Gershner, David Sacks, and panelists analyze direct listing advantages over traditional IPOs, citing Grab's $1 billion in savings and predicting 10-20% growth equity retracements due to normalization of Treasury yields. The discussion critiques union inefficiencies through Amazon's failed Alabama vote, while Sacks outlines a potential California gubernatorial campaign targeting teachers' unions and economic migration caused by regulatory hostility. Furthermore, the group argues that institutional trust has collapsed regarding pandemic responses and media coverage, advocating for decentralized financial alternatives and a private "Invest America" initiative to replace government stimulus.
- All-In Podcast1h 24m
E23: Radical DAs, breaking down FB/Google vs. Australia, sustained fear post-vaccine & fan questions
Calacanis, Friedberg, Ray Dalio, Chesa Boudin, J. Cal, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks
In this episode, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and their co-hosts critique media integrity following Chesa Boudin's cancellation and Vlad Tenev's evasive interview while analyzing how the District Attorney's policies contributed to San Francisco's rising crime rates. The panel further discusses the economic implications of Australian news legislation, identifies critical bottlenecks in California's vaccine rollout, and evaluates macro risks such as global trade fragmentation and the potential loss of the dollar's reserve status. Concluding with their respective investment theses and missed opportunities, the hosts advocate for educational reforms in coding, biology, and entrepreneurship to prepare future generations for a shifting technological and geopolitical landscape.
- All-In Podcast50 min
E22: Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev breaks down the GameStop situation
Vlad Tenev, Calacanis, Friedberg, Jason, Chamath Palihapitiya, Jay Cal
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev appeared on the All-In podcast to explain the GameStop trading halt as a regulatory mandate from the DTCC necessitated by the firm's internal clearing model rather than a liquidity crisis. While detailing his strategy to raise $3.4 billion in capital and address structural flaws like the T+2 settlement cycle, Tenev clarified that the company's $65 million SEC penalty stemmed from Payment for Order Flow practices rather than gamification. Hosts subsequently debated Robinhood's future, with David Friedberg arguing the platform must choose between an investing or trading business model to survive volatility, while David Sax critiqued the company's delayed transparency regarding the regulatory order.