Send us a textOn Monday we saw the fraud conviction of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. This conviction we are told in the press has split Silicon Valley. Supporters worry that the spirit of entrepreneurship has been put in ‘jeopardy’ while others say she overstepped boundaries.Tim Draper, a venture capitalist and family friend of Holmes who provided early ... Show More
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Does OpenAI expect a Government Bailout?
<p>OpenAI has signed $1.4 trillion in infrastructure commitments, but how do they plan to pay for it? Are government subsidies and taxpayer-backed guarantees the next step? In this video, we dive into the financing gymnastics behind the AI revolution, the lobbying for federal sup ... Show More
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Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Plan: What You MUST Know!
<p>Is Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Plan the answer to America’s housing affordability crisis—or a financial trap? In this video, we break down the economics, politics, and history behind ultra-long mortgages.You’ll learn:* Why a 50-year mortgage might not lower monthly payments as pr ... Show More
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Jan 2022
E62: Elizabeth Holmes verdict, fraud origins & takeaways, navigating "The Great Markdown" & more
0:00 Bestie intro and poker recap 3:14 Elizabeth Holmes verdict, origins of the fraud, breakdown of the Theranos promise 17:51 Lessons for founders and investors from the Theranos debacle, bad behavior a sign of the top 26:09 Implications of "The Great Markdown" on public and pri ... Show More
1h 6m
Apr 2022
E78: VC fund metrics that matter, private market update, recession, student loans, Bill Hwang arrest
0:00 Bestie intros 4:32 Understanding VC fund metrics that matter, state of private markets 29:37 Recession possibilities, Q1 negative growth 44:56 Student loan forgiveness, fixing the underlying system, solutions 1:09:52 Archegos founder Bill Hwang arrested and charged with frau ... Show More
1h 51m
Sep 2021
E47: Facebook's week from hell, Ellen Pao on sexism in Elizabeth Holmes coverage, Newsom's win, frauds & more
<p>Show Notes:</p> <p>0:00 Besties intro, TPB Symposium recap, rapid generations in tech</p> <p>7:00 UBI, incentives for success, social safety nets</p> <p>19:45 Newsom's recall victory in California, where the GOP went wrong</p> <p>33:59 Facebook's week from hell, Instagram's ha ... Show More
1h 35m
Jul 2022
BTC088: FED Policy, Bitcoin ETFs, & Euro Dollar Impacts w/ Steven McClurg (Bitcoin Podcast)
IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
01:48 - Steven's quick lesson on the bond market.
07:17 - How should people think about the securitization of lending?
14:20 - How banks are dependent on credit duration on their balance sheet.
24:53 - Steven's opinions on what to expect from th ... Show More
1h 16m
Aug 2021
E43: Innovative venture strategies, Zymergen's implosion, Square acquires Afterpay, future of fintech & more
<p>Show Notes:</p> <p>0:00 Big week for the besties: Friedberg's new raise, Sacks' new fund & more</p> <p>16:30 Innovative venture strategies: internal mark ups, venture studios, deployment strategies</p> <p>30:44 Zymergen's implosion: role of diligence, how to make deep tech sus ... Show More
1h 31m
Mar 2021
White Collar Crime Part 3 -- Former Enron CFO Andy Fastow on the Problem of "Legal Fraud"
Real Vision Live Replay. Former Enron CFO Andy Fastow is infamous for his role in Enron's collapse; however, since serving his time and reflecting on his actions, he has turned over a new leaf, speaking about ethics and the problem of "legal fraud". In this interview with Quinton ... Show More
1h 35m