The Startup Podcast Insiders React: Trump's Return - What Founders Need to Know + Bitcoin Hits $93K
Are we entering a new era of deregulation and market exuberance? Or is political instability on the horizon?
In this episode, Chris and Yaniv break down Donald Trump's surprising 2024 election win and explore the potential impacts on the tech industry, startup ecosystem, and broader economy.
They examine how Silicon Valley power players helped shape the election outcome and what a second Trump term could mean for everything from crypto regulations to AI development.
In this episode, you will:
- Analyze how tech elites and alternative media influenced the 2024 election
- Explore why markets and crypto prices surged following Trump's victory
- Understand the potential regulatory changes that could benefit startups and Big Tech
- Consider the risks of increased political and economic volatility under Trump
- Learn how founders should adapt their strategies in this new environment
- Examine the parallels between current events and historical authoritarian movements
- Gain perspective on balancing optimism with preparedness in uncertain times
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Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Content Strategist: Carolina Franco
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang