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BG2Pod with Brad Gerstner and Bill Gurley

Ep13. Silicon Valley’s Political 180, META AI, COVID Postmortem | BG2 w/ Bill Gurley & Brad Gerstner

Jul 25, 2024
Tech investors Bill Gurley and Brad Gerstner discuss Silicon Valley's political shift, Meta's open-source AI, COVID postmortem, Wiz IPO, self-driving cars, CrowdStrike incident, and Spotify's success.
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  • Silicon Valley tech titans are shifting political support, raising questions on influences and stances.
  • Critically examining proposed policies on business and tech to support innovation and capitalism.

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Silicon Valley's Political Shift and Support for Trump

Silicon Valley tech titans like Ben Horowitz, Mark Andreessen, and Elon Musk, who traditionally supported Democrats, have shifted their support to Trump. This shift has raised questions about why these figures are moving towards Trump and what changes have influenced their political leanings. They have become more vocal and proactive in their political stances, particularly in defending the interests of their constituents and businesses.

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