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#97 - ASHLEY RINDSBERG Mar 03, 2022

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Ashley is a novelist, media commentator, and non-fiction author of The Gray Lady Winked: How The New York Times’ Misreporting, Distortions & Fabrications Radically Altered History. He has contributed to the Los Angeles Review of Books, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post, and Publisher’s Weekly, among other publications. Ashley previously contributed to a history of science archive project for MIT and later worked at Internet Archive, where he helped bring the Internet Bookmobile to Egypt’s Library of Alexandria. Follow Ashley on Twitter @ashleyrindsberg and order a copy of his book at thegrayladywinked.com.

[2:18] - How Ashley’s odyssey at sea reframed his approach to life

[16:56] - Ashley’s motivation to write The Gray Lady Winked

[26:57] - The changing culture and media landscape which allowed Ashley to publish his book

[34:16] - The broken incentive structure and imbalanced business model of modern media

[51:39] - Defining creative destruction in the context of media

[54:16] - The New York Times’ historical patriarchy and hypocritical nepotism

[1:03:19] - Ashley’s comparison of the New York Times’ practices to other popular media institutions

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#96 - AMIR HALEEM Feb 22, 2022

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Amir is Founder and CEO at Helium, a decentralized blockchain-powered wireless network. He previously spent more than a decade working in the gaming industry and is a former e-sports world champion. Follow Amir on Twitter @amirhaleem and learn more about Helium at helium.com.

[2:18] - How Amir’s gaming experience led him to work in the video game industry

[9:48] - Transitioning from the gaming industry to founding Helium

[15:05] - Iterating on the concepts behind the idea of the Helium network

[22:36] - How to build the right group of investors and advisors

[26:44] - When, how, and why Amir became initially interested in crypto

[29:45] - Understanding Helium’s value proposition and how the network functions

[34:15] - Expanding Helium beyond IoT networks

[38:53] - The rapid growth of Helium hotspots around the world

[41:28] - The vision for Helium 5G and alternative cellular network cost structures

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#95 - LUKE LINTZ Feb 10, 2022

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Luke is an internet entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of HighKey Enterprises, a digital branding and social media management company. HighKey is the leading brand on BitClout and has collaborated with the likes of Kevin Hart, Rick Ross, and Antonio Brown. Luke has been starting businesses with his brothers since he was 16. He has more than a million followers on his Instagram @lukelintz.

[2:18] - How Luke’s business mind and hustle led him to create his first successful e-commerce business in high school

[14:53] - The importance of compounding relevant skills

[18:44] - The win-win-win formula of a social media giveaway

[26:25] - Luke’s foray into crypto, decentralized social media, and DeSo

[37:19] - The motivation to move from Canada to Puerto Rico

[40:10] - Luke’s daily routines and health and fitness practices

[43:35] - The pros and cons of building a business with your brothers

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#94 - VINNY LINGHAM Feb 01, 2022

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Vinny is a serial entrepreneur and technology investor originally from South Africa. He has led several successful investments across the crypto industry from Filecoin to Solana. Vinny co-founded and is now Chairman of the Board at Civic, a blockchain-based identity protection and management system. He is also a general partner at Multicoin Capital and Newtown Partners. Vinny previously founded the digital gift card platform, Gyft, which was acquired by First Data Corporation in 2014. He was a Shark on Shark Tank South Africa, a Dragon on Dragon’s Den South Africa, and an Angel in National Geographic’s Undercover Angel. Follow him on Twitter @VinnyLingham.

[2:18] - How Vinny’s interest in the internet sparked him to become a serial entrepreneur

[6:58] - Differences between starting a company inside and outside the US

[12:50] - Crypto-friendly jurisdictions

[15:01] - Comparing the early 2000’s internet boom to today’s crypto market

[18:12] - Vinny’s discovery of Bitcoin and thoughts on smart contract competition

[21:04] - Spotting industry-defining talent and "species changers"

[26:16] - The global emergence of talent and a more productive talent pool

[30:18] - The metaverse

[33:21] - The trend from centralization to decentralization over time

[34:57] - NFTs and ambiguity

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#93 - KYLE SAMANI Jan 18, 2022

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Kyle is Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Multicoin Capital, a thesis-driven crypto investment firm. Founded in 2017, Multicoin has made several stellar investments including Solana, Near, Helium, Audius, and Arweave to establish itself as one of the most successful funds not only in crypto but overall. Multicoin now manages several billion dollars worth of assets across hedge funds and venture funds. Kyle’s writing and successful contrarian bets have made him one of the most respected thought leaders in the crypto space. Follow him on Twitter @KyleSamani.

[2:18] - How Kyle’s background in computer science primed him for crypto

[7:26] - Writing as a means to better thinking

[11:33] - The underrated upside of taking risks at a young age

[14:20] - Starting a fund before the 2018 crash

[22:10] - Comparing experiences as a founder and investor

[25:33] - Kyle's most fundamental investing principles

[31:01] - Multicoin’s three theses for the crypto space

[33:00] - Understanding the different types of crypto assets

[42:18] - How Kyle saw value in Solana before others

[48:05] - The potential promise of composability

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#92 - PPLPLEASR Jan 06, 2022

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pplpleasr is a multidisciplinary artist based out of New York City. Her work as a digital artist includes visual effects credits in feature films (Batman v Superman, Wonder Woman, Star Trek Beyond), commercials and Blizzard game cinematics. In 2020, pplpleasr went viral creating original animations to help define the Decentralized Finance movement as well the NFT space. She inspired PleasrDAO, has sold several well-known NFTs and was featured on the cover of Fortune Magazine. Follow her on Twitter @pplpleasr.

[2:18] - pplpleasr’s intro to crypto; creating animations for DeFi protocols and getting started with NFTs

[15:02] - Using crypto to give back through charity

[18:53] - Reflecting on rejection and finding opportunities amidst obstacles

[23:47] - The importance of experimenting and taking calculated risks

[30:16] - Comparing and contrasting working for yourself vs. working for someone else

[32:30] - pplpleasr’s development, educational background, and self-trained skills

[40:40] - Views on pseudonymity

[46:32] - The pros and cons of being a people pleaser

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#91 - AELLA Dec 28, 2021

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Aella is a researcher, blogger, and sex worker who has accumulated a sizable following on Twitter. She has been one of the more successful creators on OnlyFans and is also an entrepreneur with some experience working in crypto. Aella was recently funded to pursue her research more extensively. Follow her on Twitter @Aella_Girl and read her blog at knowingless.com.

[2:18] - Aella’s conservative upbringing

[6:36] - Transitioning from homeschooling to college and losing her Christian faith

[12:44] - From factory work to becoming a cam girl

[16:28] - The dichotomy of the sex work industry

[22:22] - Aella’s experience in crypto

[24:33] - Comparing experiences as an escort versus cam girl

[28:30] - How Aella’s relationship to money has changed after becoming popular on OnlyFans

[34:33] - Finally getting funded to do research

[36:38] - Why Twitter polls are underrated / tips for getting the most out of them

[42:38] - Areas of interest for Aella’s research

[45:30] - Aella’s experience using LSD and her reflections on how it changed her

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#90 - ROBBIE BENT Dec 21, 2021

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Robbie is the Co-Founder and CEO of Othership, a guided breathwork app. Before creating Othership, Robbie spent four years working internationally on Ethereum’s ecosystem development. This episode ends with a live 10-minute breathwork session led by Robbie. Follow Robbie @robbiebent1 and learn more about Othership at othership.us.

[2:18] - How the 2009 financial crisis forced Robbie to reflect and find an new career path

[10:40] - Robbie’s failed first attempt at launching his own company

[15:33] - How meditation helped Robbie to stop comparing himself to others

[22:56] - How breathing can change and control the body’s physiology

[28:48] - Breaking down the key components of breathwork

[34:34] - Early feedback on and evolution of the Othership app

[44:44] - A live 10-minute breathwork session with Robbie

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#89 - AVICHAL GARG Dec 17, 2021

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Avichal is a co-founder and partner on the investment team at Electric Capital, an early stage venture firm focused on cryptocurrencies, blockchain, fintech, and marketplaces. Before starting Electric Capital, Avichal was a serial entrepreneur with executive experience at Google and Facebook. He also served as a part-time partner at YCombinator and has been a successful VC and crypto investor for many years. Follow Avichal on Twitter @avichal and learn more about his firm at electriccapital.com.

[2:18] - How Avichal's childhood primed him to become a successful serial software entrepreneur

[7:24] - Why crypto poses disruption for Web 2.0 incumbents

[13:39] - Predicting how Facebook and Google will transition into the Web 3.0 future

[22:08] - Takeaways from working with world-changing founders like Zuckerberg & Page

[29:36] - Transforming education through online learning

[37:40] - Measuring where we are in crypto's adoption lifecycle

[44:46] - Weighing crypto investments against their probabilities of success

[50:38] - Evaluating token economics for crypto investments

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#88 - DANIELLE STRACHMAN Dec 07, 2021

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Danielle is Co-Founder and General Partner of 1517 Fund, a venture capital firm backing founders at the earliest stages of their careers and companies. In particular, 1517 focuses on investing in teams led by dropouts, deep-tech scientists, and founders working outside of tracked institutions. Prior to 1517, Danielle founded and directed her own charter school and helped to lead the design and operations of the Thiel Fellowship from its founding in 2010. Follow Danielle on Twitter @DStrachman and learn more about 1517 at 1517fund.com.

[2:18] - How Danielle’s appreciation for education prompted her to first start a charter school and later help run the Thiel Fellowship

[16:14] - Common differences between homeschooled students and private and public school students

[21:08] - Applying lessons from homeschooling to the Thiel Fellowship

[27:05] - The Thiel Fellowship's approach to founder development

[33:00] - Systematically identifying extraordinary founders for the Thiel Fellowship

[47:25] - Defining the key characteristics to look for in seeking to identify exceptional talent

[56:10] - 1517’s goal of becoming the anti-establishment educational institution

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