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Clear all filters- All-In Podcast1h 29m
Anthropic’s $30B Ramp, Mythos Doomsday, OpenClaw Ankled, Iran War Ceasefire, Israel's Influence
Brad Gerstner, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, TheZachEffect, Zach
Anthropic halted the public release of its "Mythos" model after it autonomously identified thousands of critical vulnerabilities, prompting the launch of Project Glasswing, a coalition of forty major firms tasked with patching software flaws. This security breach triggered a heated debate among industry leaders regarding the genuine threat of AI-driven cyber warfare, the necessary government coordination to manage such risks, and the strategic pivot of Anthropic toward dominating the enterprise agent market. Amidst discussions of a temporary AI defense advantage and soaring revenue projections, experts also addressed broader geopolitical tensions and the evolving competitive landscape between frontier AI models.
- All-In Podcast1h 16m
Two Legendary Founders: Travis Kalanick & Michael Dell Live from Austin, Texas
Travis Kalanick, Michael Dell, Friedberg, Brad Gerstner
At the All-In Summit, Travis Kalanick officially ended the seven-year stealth phase of his new physical AI venture, Adams, by unveiling a platform that treats atoms like bits to revolutionize food production and mining automation. Concurrently, Michael Dell detailed the explosive growth of his AI infrastructure business and championed the bipartisan Invest America Act, a capital account initiative designed to seed $1,000 for every U.S. child to foster broad-based ownership. Both leaders emphasized a strategic pivot toward Texas as a pro-growth hub for industrial scaling while advocating for aggressive AI integration and open-source collaboration to drive future economic abundance.
- All-In Podcast1h 20m
Iran War, Oil Shock, Off Ramps, AI's Revenue Explosion and PR Nightmare
Brad Gerstner, Howard Schultz, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks
The discussion centers on a dual strategy of domestic wealth redistribution through direct child equity accounts and geopolitical risk management during a volatile conflict in the Middle East that spiked oil prices and inflation. Industry leaders debate the scalability of AI revenue, contrasting production-ready utility against experimental testing, while simultaneously analyzing how "doomerism" narratives and restrictive regulations threaten data center development and profitability. Finally, the program examines the economic consequences of state-level wealth taxes on migration patterns, warning of capital flight and budget shortfalls while advocating for deregulation as a superior alternative to asset seizure.
- All-In Podcast1h 19m
Epstein Files, Is SaaS Dead?, Moltbook Panic, SpaceX xAI Merger, Trump's Fed Pick
Trump, Brad Gerstner, Kevin Warsh, Jerome Powell, Chamath, Jason, Friedberg, David Sacks
On January 30, the Department of Justice released the Epstein Files Transparency Act documents, prompting J Cal to clarify his limited interactions with Jeffrey Epstein while critics highlight alleged media bias regarding prominent tech figures like Reid Hoffman and Elon Musk. Simultaneously, the market experienced a "Claude Crash" wiping $300 billion from software stocks due to AI disruption fears, though President Trump's nomination of inflation hawk Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve is expected to support rate cuts driven by AI productivity. In the private sector, Elon Musk announced a $1.25 trillion merger of SpaceX and xAI to build space-based data centers, while the "Invest America" Act successfully launched government-backed investment accounts for newborns to democratize capital ownership.
- All-In Podcast1h 36m
E141: State of Series A's, VC dry powder, IPO window opens + more with Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner
Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, Calacanis, Friedberg, Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, J. Cal
In this All-Star Summer episode, hosts J.C. Calacanis and David Sacks discuss venture capital dynamics and career strategy with guests Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley. The panel analyzes the post-2021 market correction, noting that Series A valuations have returned to 2019 levels while predicting a near-term distress cycle for overvalued late-stage companies. Additionally, the conversation explores investment discipline regarding AI mania, critiques of private market valuation opacity, and the accelerating global risks of climate change alongside historical performance benchmarks.
- All-In Podcast1h 58m
E133: Market melt-up, IPO update, AI startups overheat, Reddit revolts & more with Brad Gerstner
Brad Gerstner, Chamath, Friedberg, Bill Gates, Huffman, Nat Friedman
Chamath Palihapitiya participated in the World Series of Poker while traveling economy, finishing in the top tier of several high-stakes fields despite self-admitted tactical shortcomings. Following his poker run, Palihapitiya and Brad Gerstner discussed macroeconomic trends regarding Federal Reserve rates and tech valuations, alongside critiques of AI startup funding models that they argue mirror historical infrastructure bubbles. The conversation also examined structural shifts in internet search, regulatory barriers to startup acquisitions, and debunked misinformation surrounding genetically modified mosquitoes and sunscreen ingredients.
- All-In Podcast1h 39m
#AIS: Bestie AMA with Valor's Antonio Gracias
Antonio Gracias, Chamath, Calacanis, Friedberg, TheZachEffect, David Sacks, Glenn Greenwald, Bill Lee, Jeff Skoll, Dave Goldberg, Tony Hsieh, Chase Coleman, Brad Gerstner, Vinod Khosla, Michael Schellenberger, Andrew Yang, Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Tim Cook, Samantha, Bobbin, Science Boy, Ted, Mike, Chris, Sarah, Joanna, Kate, Aria, Kenneth Brown III, Sonny Lampa, Prem, Phil Deutsch, Jan, Matthew, Elizabeth Holmes
Antonio García Martínez and his investment partners argue that American manufacturing resilience depends on prioritizing Return on Invested Capital over revenue multiples, citing Tesla's operational necessity for onshoring as a counter to the short-term cost-cutting that drove industrial decline. This philosophy, forged through high-stakes poker networks and tested by a 2008 existential bet on Tesla and SpaceX, drives their current advocacy for a neutral energy policy and a macroeconomic outlook anticipating a brief recession followed by a capital market reset to pre-2020 valuation norms. By rejecting commoditized hardware markets and financial engineering in favor of high-barrier innovations, the group predicts a mini-retooling era where biomanufacturing and in-person collaboration define the next cycle of value creation.
- 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 36m
E73: Late-stage VC markdowns and mistakes, market strategy, Ukraine/Russia update with Brad Gerstner
Brad Gerstner, Friedberg, Zelenskyy, Putin, Biden, Zakaria, David Sacks
Brad Gershner, Chamath Palihapitiya, and David Sacks analyze the transition from the 2020–2021 bull market to a normalization phase driven by rising real rates, predicting 50–60% mispricing in late-stage venture valuations and widespread down-round IPOs. The panel introduces the "burn multiple" as a critical governance metric to enforce capital efficiency, while simultaneously warning that geopolitical strategies in Ukraine and a potential US-China recession could exacerbate the upcoming economic downturn. These macroeconomic shifts and valuation corrections are contextualized alongside the upcoming All-In Summit in Miami, where confirmed speakers will address the necessity of stripping away speculative excesses to rebuild resilient business models.
- All-In Podcast3h 0m
E11: Election Night Special featuring Phil Hellmuth, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner & more!
Phil Hellmuth, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, Chamath, Michael Newman, Jon Cohen, Pete Buttigieg, Joe Biden, Jason Calacanis, David Friedberg, David Sacks
Financial markets rallied and betting odds flipped violently as Donald Trump secured critical victories in Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, driven by voter backlash against COVID-19 lockdowns and unexpected demographic shifts. While major media networks initially misjudged the election dynamics, the results projected a "soft landing" scenario where a potential Biden presidency coincides with a Republican Senate to ensure government gridlock and fiscal stability. Key swing states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona remain statistically tight, creating uncertainty over whether a clear winner will be declared or if a contested election will extend into early December.