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Clear all filters- 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 24m
E122: Is AI the next great computing platform? ChatGPT vs. Google, containing AGI & RESTRICT Act
Joe Manchin, Biden, Sacks, Friedberg, J Cal, Mark, Jake, Nick, Chamath Palihapitiya, David, Sax, John Greenewald, Zach
Senator Joe Manchin's op-ed criticizing the Inflation Reduction Act sparked speculation of a presidential run, while Ron Lauder's shift in donor support signaled volatility within the Republican primary. Concurrently, OpenAI's launch of a plugin ecosystem enabled ChatGPT to bypass traditional app navigation, driving its user base to 100 million in two months and challenging tech giants like Google and Microsoft. However, this rapid AI advancement precipitated debates over job displacement in white-collar sectors and ethical concerns regarding recursive self-improvement, even as lawmakers pushed the "Restrict Act" to ban TikTok with penalties critics argue threaten internet privacy and freedom.
- All-In Podcast1h 23m
E50: Crypto investing deep dive, Facebook's whistleblower fallout, Chappelle's new special & more
Chappelle, Calacanis, Friedberg, Zuck, Chamath Palihapitiya, J. Cal
In an episode discussing the Facebook whistleblower hearings and cryptocurrency markets, hosts Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, David Friedberg, and J. Cal detail their $1 billion indirect exposure to Solana through Multi-Coin Capital while debating the regulatory implications of Jerome Powell's and Gary Gensler's statements that crypto "is here to stay." The group analyzes Francis Haugen's Senate testimony regarding algorithmic oversight, with David Sacks characterizing the proceedings as a political hit and arguing that such regulation could drive users toward decentralized alternatives or stifle innovation similar to the Microsoft antitrust case. Additionally, the hosts explore the stability of stablecoins like USDC versus Tether, propose libel law reforms to counter cancel culture, and announce plans for their upcoming 50th-episode summit in Miami.
- All-In Podcast1h 17m
E42: China's tech crackdown, CRISPR breakthrough, practical climate change solutions & more
Calacanis, Friedberg, Quentin Tarantino, Sacks, N.F.L., Lollapalooza, J Cal, Chamath Palihapiti
Hosts analyze the global rollout of "carrot and stick" vaccination strategies, from Israeli venue mandates to NFL enforcement, while detailing China's strategic crackdown on tech giants like Tencent and ByteDance to enforce state-owned data control. The discussion shifts to scientific breakthroughs, including a successful CRISPR trial for protein elimination and Form Energy's iron-based battery, alongside proposals for market-based carbon tariffs as a superior alternative to consumption reduction. Finally, the event covers political risks for Republicans during the upcoming midterms and anecdotal insights into Quentin Tarantino's persistence and the potential for Robinhood to reach a trillion-dollar valuation.