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MI275: Thiel Fellowship & Startup Investing w/ Michael Gibson

Jun 6, 2023
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Michael Gibson
Michael Gibson, founder of 1517 and one of the minds behind the Thiel Fellowship, discusses successful companies from the fellowship, his venture fund 1517, flaws with education system, investments like Luminar, and future of autonomous driving.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
From Philosophy to Venture Capital: An Unconventional Journey
03:12 • 12min
3
Being an Insider Outsider: Personal Experiences and Entrepreneurship
14:43 • 7min
4
Rethinking Success and Measurement in College Education
21:43 • 4min
5
Notable Successes and Investing Decisions
25:18 • 11min
6
Sponsors and Discussion on Airbnb and Success Stories
36:30 • 4min
7
Luminar: Advantages in the LiDAR Technology Industry
40:36 • 20min