Bill Gurley: Searching for Feynman

All-In Podcast

  • Sep 18, 2026
  • 38:29
  • Full Episode

(0:00) Bill Gurley takes the stage at the All-In Summit (1:29) Bill's Presentation: Searching for Feynman

Links to additional resources mentioned in talk and used in research: https://www.p3.institute/searching_for_feynman_resource_links.html

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Brief Summary

Bill Gurley critiques institutional failures in major disasters and calls for accountability and transparency in investigations, especially regarding COVID-19.

Key points

  • Bill Gurley: A Tech Legend. Investor Bill Gurley shares insights from his 25 years in tech, emphasizing the importance of learning.
  • The Miami Herald's Heroic Investigation. After the Surfside building collapse, the Miami Herald's team won a Pulitzer for their in-depth reporting.
  • Lessons from Catastrophes. Bill Gurley discusses the importance of learning from past disasters to prevent future ones.
  • Fukushima: A Man-Made Disaster. Kira Cowell's investigation reveals the Fukushima disaster was preventable, highlighting institutional failures.
  • Challenger Disaster: A Technical Failure. The O-rings' failure in cold weather led to the Challenger disaster, revealing critical oversight.
  • The Cost of Catastrophes. 5,000 deaths and $349 billion from five catastrophes, highlighting the scale of loss.

Tension

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