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How the New Administration Will Impact Crypto, AI & Tech Globally w/ Ben Horowitz & Salim Ismail | EP #145

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Jan 24, 2025
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Ben Horowitz
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Salim Ismail
Ben Horowitz, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, and Salim Ismail, a technology strategist and Singularity University’s founding director, dive into the shifting tech landscape under the new administration. They discuss the slowdown in crypto innovation and the fierce AI race against China. The duo shares insights on the biotech industry’s regulatory hurdles and emphasizes the importance of innovation in healthcare. Additionally, they highlight the contributions of tech titans like Bezos and Musk while navigating the entrepreneurial challenges in an evolving market.
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INSIGHT

Dramatic Tech Policy Shift

  • The Biden administration was the most anti-tech presidency, waging war on the industry.
  • Trump's administration, in contrast, is aggressively pro-tech.
INSIGHT

Tech Under Attack

  • Tech companies feel oppressed and at war with the Biden administration.
  • The Biden administration tried to destroy the fintech and crypto industries and blocked M&A.
ANECDOTE

Meta's Blocked Acquisition

  • The FTC blocked Meta's acquisition of Within, a VR content company.
  • The FTC's antitrust case was absurd since Meta lacked a VR monopoly.
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