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E76: "The CEO is Always Responsible” | This Won’t Last w/ Logan Bartlett, Zach Weinberg, Kevin Ryan, and Keith Rabois

Sep 12, 2024
This episode features Logan Bartlett, a venture culture enthusiast, along with Zach Weinberg, Kevin Ryan, and Keith Rabois, all seasoned voices in the startup realm. They dive into Paul Graham’s concept of 'Founder Mode,' debating the dynamics of founder-led versus executive-run companies. The conversation shifts to AI valuations, revealing a gap between expectations and reality in venture funding. They also tackle the complexities of speech regulation in tech through the lens of Telegram's CEO arrest, shedding light on broader implications for free speech and surveillance.
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