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Clear all filters- 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
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.
Sheel Mohnot: Lessons from Investing in Flexport and Missing on Robinhood | 20VC #917
Sheel Mohnot, Jake, Justin Bieber, Harry Stebbings
Better Tomorrow Ventures, co-founded by Sheil and NerdWallet's Jake Gibson, operates as a concentrated FinTech-focused fund targeting 10 to 15% ownership stakes in approximately 30 portfolio companies while prioritizing capital efficiency. The firm leverages Sheil's founder exits and microfinance background to execute a disciplined strategy that increased follow-on allocations in Fund 2, despite acknowledging past regrets over missed exits in companies like Robinhood and Chime. Looking ahead to 2027, the partnership aims to solidify its position as a global partner for fintech founders, maintaining a concentrated portfolio approach even as macroeconomic headwinds reshape emerging market opportunities.