Shaun Maguire, Harry Stebbings, Blake Anderson, Sean Frank, Adam Ryan, Connor MacDonald, Perplexity $18B Valuation, Tornado Cash

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Mar 22, 2025

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Harry Stebbings, a prominent VC podcast host, joins an engaging discussion with Adam Ryan, the founder of Workweek, and Blake Anderson of 10X. They dive into Perplexity's impressive rise towards an $18B valuation, the competitive AI landscape against giants like Google, and the evolving legal challenges surrounding Tornado Cash. Shaun Maguire offers insights on tech and finance, while Connor MacDonald and Sean Frank discuss strategies for success in the direct-to-consumer space, highlighting the challenges brands face in digital advertising.

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ANECDOTE

Persistence

Harry Stebbings DMed Mark Benioff 53 times to get him on his show.
Persistence is key for success in podcasting, fundraising, and sales.

ADVICE

Project Europe

Change the narrative around European innovation by building successful companies there.
Challenge the idea that entrepreneurs must move to Silicon Valley.

INSIGHT

Venture Pricing

High valuations for top-tier startups persist despite market downturns.
Winning in venture requires excellent picking or attractive capital to win high-priced deals.

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