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Arena Show Part I: Idea Dinner + YC Continuity

May 12, 2022

Packy McCormick, a prolific writer and investor behind the "Not Boring" newsletter, shares insights from the lively Idea Dinner. He discusses investment ideas from tech to real estate, analyzing key players like Snowflake and Opendoor with humor. Anu Hariharan, managing partner at Y Combinator's Continuity Fund, offers a unique perspective on late-stage investments, emphasizing community and peer learning. Together, they reflect on the evolving venture capital landscape and the importance of narratives in investing.

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

AI in Podcasting and Investment Insights

3min

Investment Insights: Tech and Real Estate Picks

22min

Amazon's Financial Power and Market Insights

12min

Gratitude and Innovation in Cybersecurity

4min

Navigating the Transition: YC's Shift to Remote and Beyond

29min

Growth Investing Insights

5min

Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges

5min

We did an Arena Show!! This evening was so big and so special, we had to split it into two episodes for the podcast feed. First up is the Idea Dinner with our best internet buddies, Packy McCormick and Mario Gabriele (and special guest judge Shu Nyatta), followed by the story of YC Continuity with managing partner Anu Hariharan. Huge, huge thank you to PitchBook for making this night possible. Stay tuned for Part II!

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