All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg 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.
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.
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.
