Cyan Banister, a venture capitalist and founder of Long Journey Ventures, dives into the intricacies of tech acquisitions, highlighting Google's impressive $32B deal for Wiz. She discusses the implications of this acquisition on venture capital and emerging market trends. The conversation also touches on the tension between the Treasury and the Fed regarding monetary policy, as well as the latest advancements in space exploration and the competitive landscape with companies like SpaceX. Cyan's unique insights into unconventional investments add a contrarian flair to the discussion.
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Besties visit the White House
Chamath Palihapitiya and David Friedberg visited David Sacks at the White House.
They toured the West Wing, saw Elon Musk's office, and even briefly visited the Oval Office.
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Meeting POTUS
Chamath and Nat Friedman met with the President in the Oval Office.
They discussed important matters and watched the Dragon capsule landing with the President.
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Money for Purpose
Working in the White House offers a unique sense of purpose, even for those who've been successful in the private sector.
It's a 'money for purpose trade,' according to David Sacks.
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Who's Waging It, Why It Matters, What We Can Do About It
Shawn Lawrence Otto
Shawn Otto's book delves into the historical, social, philosophical, and political reasons behind the decline of evidence-based politics and the rise of authoritarianism. It highlights the erosion of thought in Western democracies as policymakers increasingly ignore scientific evidence. The book offers solutions to restore the role of science in public discourse.
(0:00) Welcoming Cyan Banister and David Sacks!
(3:23) Behind the scenes of the Besties in DC: White House, cabinet interviews, and more
(33:00) How M&A will be unleashed, Google buys Wiz for $32B, Tim Walz on Tesla
(49:09) Deep dive on Google/Wiz: breakup fee, impact on VC, ROIC, cloud advantage
(1:00:28) Treasury vs Fed tension, Bond markets, consumers, deregulation
(1:12:57) Space rescue, SpaceX vs China, lunar landing
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg 
