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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast53 min
Jake Paul & The Chainsmokers: Turning Fame into Funds, Jake Enters Politics? & Venture Bubble Signs
Jake Paul, Chamath, Drew Taggart, Alex Pall, Nick, Jason, Friedberg
Jake Paul and The Chainsmokers discussed their strategic transitions from media icons to serious investors, highlighting Paul's plan to disrupt the boxing and venture capital industries while The Chainsmokers leverage their marketing expertise to build a deep-tech portfolio. Both parties emphasized a shift away from celebrity fluff toward operational rigor, with Paul targeting a billion-dollar exit through his PFL merger and an "anti-fund" model, while The Chainsmokers admitted past investment errors like missing Robinhood to justify their current focus on revenue-generating companies. The discussion concluded by predicting a future where social media-native leaders dominate politics and business, driven by a collective need to navigate an increasingly saturated digital economy.
- All-In Podcast1h 24m
H-1B Shakeup, Kimmel Apology, Autism Causes, California Hate Speech Law
Jason, Jimmy Kimmel, Biden, Dave Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, Nick
David Sacks and Chamath Palihapitiya discuss a proposed $100,000 fee for H-1B visas intended to eliminate labor arbitrage and systemic abuses in favor of a high-skilled auction model. The dialogue also covers the Trump administration's autism research on folate receptor autoimmunity and controversial links to prenatal acetaminophen use, alongside critiques of emerging political censorship laws in California. Finally, the hosts highlight significant AI infrastructure breakthroughs, including new MIT planning frameworks and German GPU architectures that promise orders-of-magnitude improvements in energy efficiency.
- All-In Podcast1h 16m
Trump assassination attempt, Secret Service failure, Inside the RNC, VC liquidity problem
Trump, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, Nick, Freeburg
Following a failed assassination attempt by Thomas Matthew Crooks that killed one attendee and injured others, the Republican National Convention solidified a coalition between MAGA populists and tech interests by selecting J.D. Vance as Donald Trump's vice-presidential running mate. The hosts analyzed the event's security failures, debated the impact of political rhetoric on the violence, and examined the administration's potential shift toward isolationist trade policies and regulatory changes regarding Big Tech. Simultaneously, the discussion highlighted significant venture capital developments, including Stripe's liquidity deal and Google's potential acquisition of Wiz, while predicting President Biden's imminent withdrawal from the race due to declining donor confidence.
- All-In Podcast1h 11m
500K Subscriber Livestream! | All-In Podcast
Chamath Palihapitiya, Nick, Dean Phillips, RFK Jr., Chris Christie, Jared Kushner, Kamala Harris, Nigel Farage, Jeffrey Sachs, John Mearsheimer, Biden, MBS, Xi Jinping, Dave Chappelle, Javier Millet, Taylor Swift, Viktor Frankl, Michael Lewis, Ayn Rand, Suzuki, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Sean Thackeray, Joshua, Chuma, Paul Myers, Chateau Petrus, Charles Boussan, Colgan, Sloan Bond, 100 Acres, Schrader, Salon, Paul Roger, Hank Lieber, Jacob, Bill, Dimov, Rupert, Freeberg, Stefano, Manesh Deva, Ted Zhang, Dominic McDermott, Frankie Menas, Alex Thomas, Barrick Somerville, Eric, Tommy Gufano, Aditya, Mark Hosler, Rahil, Mikhail, J Cal, Jay, David, Sax, Chimon, Freeport, Jason Lemkin, Glue, Ohalo, PC-12, Trump campaign, Humane Society of the United States, Hak Tua Fund, All In Summit, All In Podcast, YouTube, X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, Sweet Greens, Whole Foods, Burger King, Louis Vuitton, Balthazar, NVIDIA, AWS, SpaceX, Stripe, GitLab, SF Zen Buddhism institute, Disney, Club 33, California Lodge, Hyundai, Chowdery, Rogan
Former President Trump hosted a lengthy, unedited interview with the All-In podcast team, explicitly endorsing the dialogue as a "big hit" while clarifying his opposition to a national abortion ban and refining his stance on high-skill immigration. During the 500,000-subscriber milestone live stream, co-hosts David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and others discussed strategic market shifts in venture capital, the transformative role of AI in education and work, and announced an upcoming tequila launch for the All-In Summit. The event also featured calls to redirect viewer donations to specific charities, the release of previously held-back summit tickets, and a philosophical discussion on legacy, ultimately aiming to normalize debates on foreign policy and domestic reforms.
- All-In Podcast1h 27m
E174: Inflation stays hot, AI disclosure bill, Drone warfare, defense startups & more
J-Cal, Jason, Biden, Zelenskiy, Chamath Palihapitiya, Dave Friedberg, Nick
Scheduled for September 8–10 in Los Angeles, the upcoming All-In Summit 2024 will feature a confirmed single-tier ticket structure while finalizing speaker announcements and leveraging the hosts' recent analysis of AI market shifts and global urban decay. During the event, speakers will debate critical macroeconomic pressures from persistent inflation and the structural challenges facing NVIDIA, alongside the geopolitical implications of autonomous drone warfare and new copyright legislation for generative AI. These discussions aim to synthesize complex industry dynamics, ranging from cloud computing ecosystems to the potential end of the declining interest rate era, providing attendees with a comprehensive outlook on emerging technological and financial landscapes.
- All-In Podcast1h 29m
E108: Doxing debate, Nuclear fusion breakthrough, state of the markets & more
Jason, Sacks, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Cernovich, Sachs, Freeburg, Jay Cal, Jake, Draymond, Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Steph Curry, Joe Lacombe, Phil Helmuth, Bill Gates, Mark Andreessen, Sam Altman, Chris Dixon, Nick
Elon Musk announced a new policy banning persistent real-time location tracking of individuals to prevent stalking, while experts debated the balance between personal safety and free speech amidst his broader moderation challenges. Simultaneously, scientists at the National Ignition Facility achieved a historic net energy gain in nuclear fusion, sparking discussions on commercialization timelines and the economic viability of fusion versus solar power. In the financial sector, a stark correction in private equity and venture capital valuations is reshaping startup strategies, with firms pivoting toward capital efficiency and private equity acquisitions as public market multiples collapse.
- All-In Podcast1h 25m
E99: Cheating scandals, Twitter updates, rapid AI advancements, Biden's pardon, Section 230 & more
Biden, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Nick, Sax, David Sacks, J Cal, Phil Helmuth, Jason
Hosts conclude their 99-episode run while addressing production overloads, a surge in cross-industry cheating scandals, and Elon Musk's strained acquisition of Twitter amidst complex financial hurdles. The panel further analyzes Tesla's AI robotics advancements, President Biden's cannabis pardons, and the Supreme Court's upcoming review of Section 230 liability as experts debate free speech frameworks. Key announcements include the upcoming "All In Meetups" in Zurich and Miami, a high-stakes poker tournament featuring Chamath Palihapitiya, and the revelation that Jason Calacanis coined the title "Data Scientist" in 2008.
- All-In Podcast1h 25m
E97: SPAC updates, public/private market overview, Putin's end game & more
Putin, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Jake, Nick, David, Jason, Sacks
Chamath Palihapitiya announced the liquidation of his IPOD and IPOF SPACs to return capital to investors, citing an unsustainable market environment where valuation gaps and volatility have frozen exits for late-stage private companies. He forecast a catastrophic "washout" for the broader SPAC sector while criticizing systemic failures in venture capital diligence and ESG frameworks that obscure financial reality. The discussion further addressed looming geopolitical risks, including escalation in Ukraine and protests in Iran, arguing that institutional decay and demographic shifts are driving instability that requires a nuanced diplomatic approach rather than intervention.