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All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

E161: US strikes Houthis, market instability, Q1 rate cuts in doubt, Carta's major mishap, DEI

Jan 13, 2024
01:38:39
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Chamath and Sacks discuss the recent strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, market uncertainty with Q1 rate cuts and rising CPI, Carta's mistake, Sacks taking on Slack, and the DEI debate on cultural significance and real solutions.
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Quick takeaways

  • Trust and privacy are vital in the cap table software industry, highlighting the importance of companies prioritizing security and integrity.
  • Building defensible SaaS software requires deep product logic, extensive features, ongoing support, and network effects to stand out in the market.

Deep dives

Carda's Violation of Trust and Selling into the Secondary Market

Carda, a cap table software company, faced a major violation of trust when employees began contacting angel investors and early-stage backers directly, offering to buy their shares in companies without their knowledge or permission. This breach of their own terms of service led to public outcry and damage to their reputation. As a result, Carda sold off their secondary business. The incident highlights the importance of trust and privacy in the cap table software industry, and the need for companies to prioritize security and integrity when handling sensitive investor data.

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