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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast1h 34m
E134: Ukraine counteroffensive, China tensions, COVID Patient Zero, RFK Jr reaction & more
RFK Jr, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Zuck, Elon, Blinken, Biden, Rogan, Sbf, Xi, Sacks, Brad, Jason, David
Hosts at the CO2 Summit in Santa Barbara warned tech founders that the era of easy capital has ended, urging unprofitable companies to achieve efficiency or face consolidation amidst a sober market outlook. Concurrently, the discussion highlighted severe geopolitical risks, including a stalled Ukraine counter-offensive, a deepening China-Russia-Iran axis, and concerns over US industrial policy inefficiencies like the Ford EV loan. The event further examined political polarization surrounding RFK Jr. and media orthodoxy, noting a sharp decline in secondary market valuations where most unicorns now face significant write-downs.
- All-In Podcast1h 43m
E132: SEC goes after crypto giants, Sequoia splits, LIV/PGA, Messi's deal + LIVE Q&A!
Messi, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, Tucker, J Cal, Zach, Sax, Jason
David Sacks, Chamath Palihapitiya, and Jason Calacanis discussed RFK Jr.'s growing conservative fundraising success while critiquing SEC enforcement actions against crypto giants like Binance and Coinbase as regulatory overreach. The conversation also detailed Sequoia Capital's strategic separation of its China and India funds due to geopolitical tensions and analyzed the economics of the PGA-LIV merger alongside AI's disruptive impact on workforce structures. Finally, the hosts examined the Ukraine war's evolving narrative, the rise of direct-to-consumer media models, and the necessity for investors to focus on fundamental science and unique data providers amidst technological shifts.
- All-In Podcast1h 32m
E117: Did Stripe miss its window? Plus: VC market update, AI comes for SaaS, Trump's savvy move
Trump, Jason, Steve Jobs, Biden
The event analyzes the diverging fates of payment giants Stripe and Adyen, where Stripe's aggressive SMB expansion and rapid workforce growth have triggered significant tax liabilities and a 42% valuation decline compared to Adyen's profitable enterprise model. It further examines how current venture capital market conditions are forcing a shift from high-growth strategies to strict unit economics and profitability, while AI adoption is poised to transform SaaS through efficiency gains despite monetization challenges. The discussion concludes with a geopolitical critique of U.S. foreign policy regarding Ukraine and China, alongside observations on new fundraising structures and the potential of legacy data platforms for future AI development.
- All-In Podcast1h 49m
E83: Market slide continues, and how to address Uvalde
Brad Gerstner, Sacks, Calacanis, Friedberg, TheZachEffect, Jason, Chamath Palihapitiya
The 2022 All In Summit assembled founders, investors, and podcast personalities like Chamath Palihapitiya and Jason Calacanis for an unscripted gathering marked by significant COVID-19 transmission and a high-profile confrontation between Calacanis and Palmer Luckey. Beyond its operational challenges, the event delivered stark market insights as leaders warned of a prolonged bear market, redefined startup viability around cash flow, and criticized the shift toward strict corporate governance. The summit also featured a consensus-driven segment on gun policy following the Uvalde tragedy, where panelists advocated for "Red Flag Laws" and technology-facilitated early warning systems to address the specific demographic profiles of mass shooters.
- All-In Podcast1h 38m
E17: Big Tech bans Trump, ramifications for the First Amendment & the open Internet
Trump, David Sacks, Jason, Chamath, Anthony Noto, Friedberg
In an emergency broadcast following the January 6th Capitol attack, hosts Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and Friedberg convened to reconcile internal conflicts while analyzing the event's political fallout and the subsequent deplatforming of Donald Trump. The group debated whether the riots constituted a coup or a riot, critiqued the lack of transparency in Big Tech censorship, and warned that private corporate actions against free speech could trigger global fragmentation or a new constitutional crisis. Ultimately, the hosts called for a shift from partisan outrage toward systemic solutions, advocating for regulatory utility models to protect democratic discourse while pledging to continue the podcast despite the chaotic national climate.