E29: Coinbase goes public, direct listings vs. IPOs, unions & more with Bestie Guestie Brad Gerstner
- Apr 16, 2021
- 1:18:41
- Full Episode
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Referenced in the show: Statista - Death rates from coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States https://www.statista.com/statistics/1109011/coronavirus-covid19-death-rates-us-by-state
Tweets: https://twitter.com/bgurley/status/1382737752794353664 https://twitter.com/DavidSacks/status/1382874547179950082 https://twitter.com/DavidSacks/status/1382466963885199362 https://twitter.com/DrewHolden360/status/1382477293797400581 https://twitter.com/chamath/status/1383073577386201094
Show Notes: 0:00 Bestie intro & crowning a new SPAC king 3:01 Coinbase's direct listing, comparing vehicles to go public & lockup periods, Sacks on Coinbase vs. NYT 12:06 David Sacks on running for governor 15:21 Brad & the besties react to the crazy Q1 in the markets, a16z's savvy buying moves with Coinbase, issues with short-term behavioral lock-in 32:37 Top insights from Bezos' letter to shareholders, Amazon employees reject the union in Alabama 50:27 Reacting to Drew Holden's recent thread on media double standards in covering each party 54:28 Federalism's benefits throughout COVID, State-by-state results reveal lockdowns didn't work, vaccine incentives and PR due to J&J decision 1:04:20 Degradation of faith in institutions accelerated by COVID 1:09:26 Republican Senator Josh Hawley calls for big tech antitrust reform, bypassing institutions for progress
Brief Summary
Guests discuss IELTS preparation, technology's role in education, and personal learning experiences.
Key points
- Death and the Stars. A poignant reflection on mortality and the universe.
- A True Smart Jack. Discussing innovative technology and its transformative effects.
- The Power of the Beach. Examining the allure and significance of coastal environments.
- The Ballad of Easy. A musical journey that resonates with personal experiences.
- The Struggle for Freedom. A reflection on the importance of freedom and personal agency.
- The Journey of Self-Discovery. Exploring the path to understanding oneself and one's desires.
Episode highlights
- Death and the StarsA poignant reflection on mortality and the universe.“Death the stars and the world Where”2:53Apr 16, 2021
- A True Smart JackDiscussing innovative technology and its transformative effects.“a true Smart Jack erasing Please wait”3:00Apr 16, 2021
- The Power of the BeachExamining the allure and significance of coastal environments.“the power of the beach resort want more”25:30Apr 16, 2021
- The Ballad of EasyA musical journey that resonates with personal experiences.“The Ballad Which is in The Eye of easy”29:10Apr 16, 2021
- The Struggle for FreedomA reflection on the importance of freedom and personal agency.“You can't really have freedom to test your limits.”31:48Apr 16, 2021
- The Journey of Self-DiscoveryExploring the path to understanding oneself and one's desires.“What do you really want?”35:15Apr 16, 2021
- The Power of WordsWords can shape our reality and influence our emotions.“It's the heart that goes into the words we speak.”37:29Apr 16, 2021
- The Internet is Our Special OneA reflection on the unique connection we share through the internet.“The internet is our special one.”1:00:12Apr 16, 2021
