Pivot

DeSantis Drops Out, Stock Market Soars, and Guest Aileen Lee

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Jan 23, 2024
In this conversation, Aileen Lee, founder of Cowboy Ventures and the brains behind the term "unicorn," shares insights into the booming venture capital landscape. She discusses the rise of billion-dollar startups and the shifting dynamics of investment strategies. The hosts tackle Ron DeSantis' exit from the race and what it means for the political climate. They explore the recent uptick in the stock market and positive economic trends while pondering the disconnect between consumer sentiment and underlying data.
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ANECDOTE

Concert Memories

  • Kara Swisher is going to a Madonna concert at Madison Square Garden.
  • Scott Galloway reminisces about seeing Squeeze and the Go-Go's at the Greek Theater.
ANECDOTE

First Concerts

  • Scott Galloway's first concert was Squeeze, with the Go-Go's as the opening act.
  • Kara Swisher's first concert was Kansas, followed by Styx.
ADVICE

Board Appointments

  • Appoint significant shareholders to the board, even if they are disruptive.
  • Their capital at risk qualifies them as fiduciaries.
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