E92: Adam Neumann's second act, a16z's $350M bet, housing policy, Inflation Reduction Act & more
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Aug 20, 2022
The podcast dives into Adam Neumann's ambitious new real estate venture, Flow, backed by a hefty investment from a16z. The discussion shifts to pressing housing policies, scrutinizing urban planning challenges and the complexities of NIMBYism. The conversation also roams into global geopolitics, examining the evolving relations among China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. Finally, the hosts dissect the Inflation Reduction Act's impact on climate change and its tax implications, all peppered with playful banter and personal anecdotes.
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Podcast Commitment
The All-In podcast hosts discuss their struggles and commitment to the show.
They acknowledge disagreements but emphasize their friendship and dedication to continuing.
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Neumann's Ventures
Adam Neumann's WeWork, despite its controversies, defined the coworking category.
His new venture, Flow, targets residential real estate with a similar community focus.
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WeWork's Valuation
Chamath argues that WeWork's high valuation was due to it being pitched as a tech company, not a REIT.
He suggests Adam Neumann understands the VC model, securing large investments to streamline the process for VCs.
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The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need
Bill Gates
In 'How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,' Bill Gates presents a detailed plan for eliminating greenhouse gas emissions, drawing from over a decade of his research and investment in climate change solutions. The book is organized into five parts, starting with the necessity of achieving zero emissions rather than just reducing them. Gates discusses the challenges in achieving this goal, provides practical questions to evaluate climate change conversations, and analyzes current and future technologies that can help mitigate climate change. He advocates for increased innovation in clean energy, including nuclear power, and emphasizes the importance of reducing the 'green premium' – the additional cost of green energy. The book also outlines specific steps for governments, market participants, and individuals to take in order to collectively avoid a climate disaster[2][3][4].
0:00 Bestie intro plus a new moderator!
7:19 Adam Neumann raises $350M from a16z for his new residential real estate startup Flow
25:32 Housing policy: Bay Area, Houston, Miami differences
45:41 China, Saudi Arabia, Russia increase relations: should the US be worried?
1:01:09 Inflation Reduction Act signed into law: climate change impact, CBO scorecard, IRS beefed up, carbon tax, big pharma pricing, and more
1:29:47 Chamath ends his spat with Phil Hellmuth, FBI raid follow-up
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg 