Tag: Business

The Journal. : The Woman Behind The Market’s Fastest Growing Fund

ABOUT THIS EPISODEWith the launch of her latest investment fund, Cathie Wood is betting big on outer space. But it’s not the first time she’s backed a nascent industry. WSJ’s Michael Wursthorn says she’s become a star investor by backing innovative companies, delighting investors and attracting critics along the way.Learn more about your ad choices.… Continue reading The Journal. : The Woman Behind The Market’s Fastest Growing Fund

a16z Live : Beating the Incumbents with Michael Ovitz on Boss Talk #9

ABOUT THIS EPISODEWhen Ben and Marc started a16z, CAA and its founder Michael Ovitz served as inspiration for how to break into an industry dominated by a few large incumbents. In 1975, a few large talent agencies dominated the entertainment industry. To break into the industry, Michael and CAA came up with a new playbook… Continue reading a16z Live : Beating the Incumbents with Michael Ovitz on Boss Talk #9

a16z Live : Beating the Incumbents with Michael Ovitz on Boss Talk #9

ABOUT THIS EPISODEWhen Ben and Marc started a16z, CAA and its founder Michael Ovitz served as inspiration for how to break into an industry dominated by a few large incumbents. In 1975, a few large talent agencies dominated the entertainment industry. To break into the industry, Michael and CAA came up with a new playbook… Continue reading a16z Live : Beating the Incumbents with Michael Ovitz on Boss Talk #9

The Scoop : Miami is collaborating with Ethereum developers to put city services on the blockchain

ABOUT THIS EPISODEMiami is collaborating with Ethereum developers to put city services on the blockchainMiami Mayor Francis Suarez turned heads earlier this year when he said he wanted the Florida city to add bitcoin to its treasury. Now, Suarez is pushing a commitment for the city to explore crypto by turning his attention to Ethereum.… Continue reading The Scoop : Miami is collaborating with Ethereum developers to put city services on the blockchain

Square I : Deep Dive 3: Crypto Coordination and Entrepreneurism with Cooper Turley

ABOUT THIS EPISODECooper came from the music business and developed a passion for crypto as he traveled around the world creating content for artists at music festivals. He comes with a rich background in contributing to the ecosystem from a non-technical frame, focused on communication and human coordination. We discuss a broad swath of topics… Continue reading Square I : Deep Dive 3: Crypto Coordination and Entrepreneurism with Cooper Turley

Podcast Notes Playlist: Latest Episodes : Academic CEOs, Junior v. Senior Engineers, and High Growth Mistakes on Boss Talk #8

ABOUT THIS EPISODEa16z Live Podcast Notes Key TakeawaysBeing a CEO is “the worst job that you’ll ever love”As a CEO you’re always sellingYou’re selling to investors, employees, the press, and customersThe best legal protection for a CEO is to take important legal decisions with the Board“In a startup, if you don’t have 10 new initiatives… Continue reading Podcast Notes Playlist: Latest Episodes : Academic CEOs, Junior v. Senior Engineers, and High Growth Mistakes on Boss Talk #8

Elevating Founders : Eric Schmidt on why Future Founders should solve the worlds biggest problems

ABOUT THIS EPISODEEric Schmidt on why Future Founders should solve the worlds biggest problemsLynn Anderson Clark, strategic partnerships lead at Founders Factory, speaks to Eric Schmidt, former CEO and chairman of Google and co-founder of Schmidt futures about why future founders should solve the world’s biggest problems. Their conversation explores how the startup ecosystem can… Continue reading Elevating Founders : Eric Schmidt on why Future Founders should solve the worlds biggest problems

The Nathan Barry Show : 032: Li Jin – Explode Your Reach and Make More Money

ABOUT THIS EPISODE032: Li Jin – Explode Your Reach and Make More MoneyVenture capitalist Li Jin left Andreessen Horowitz to start her own firm, Atelier Ventures. She started Atelier to fund a specific vision of the world: a world in which people are able to do what they love for a living and to have… Continue reading The Nathan Barry Show : 032: Li Jin – Explode Your Reach and Make More Money