Uncapped with Jack Altman Uncapped #30 | Alex Pall from The Chainsmokers
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Oct 29, 2025 
In a captivating discussion, Alex Pall, one half of the Grammy-winning duo The Chainsmokers and co-founder of Mantis VC, shares the creative stories behind iconic tracks like "Closer" and "Don't Let Me Down." He dives into the unpredictability of music-making and the delicate balance between artistic integrity and audience expectations. Additionally, Pall explores how his experiences in music influence his approach to venture investing, highlighting the role of AI in music and the importance of maintaining focus in both art and business.
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Brand Businesses As Fan Extensions
- Jimmy Buffett told Alex about building business extensions for fans, like a Margaritaville retirement community.
- Alex uses that as a model for aligning ventures with fan-driven brand experiences.
Prioritize In-Person Collaboration
- Get into the studio with collaborators when possible because in-person energy can unlock ideas you won't get by sending files.
- Use room dynamics to learn collaborators' themes and speed up meaningful creative breakthroughs.
Coldplay Session Sparked A Song Fast
- Alex describes meeting Chris Martin in Malibu where Chris walked in with enormous creative energy.
- Chris improvised most of the core of 'Something Just Like This' in about an hour during that session.