The Tim Ferriss Show

#79: Chris Sacca on Being Different and Making Billions

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May 31, 2015
Chris Sacca, a billionaire investor known for backing giants like Twitter and Uber, shares his unconventional journey and insights. He discusses the importance of unique founder personalities and the secret sauce of successful investments. Sacca reveals stories of missed opportunities and contrasts the mindsets of Wall Street investors and Silicon Valley visionaries. Emphasizing empathy and resilience, he challenges traditional business education while advocating for personal involvement and emotional intelligence in venture capital.
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ADVICE

Investing Principles

  • Only invest in deals where you can personally impact the outcome.
  • Start with something great and make it more awesome, not something shitty you hope to make good.
INSIGHT

Founder Inevitability

  • Inevitability of success is key for founders. Successful founders don't hope for success; they know it will happen.
ANECDOTE

Wii Tennis Anecdote

  • Travis Kalanick, Uber CEO, demonstrated obsessive competitiveness by being ranked #2 globally in Wii Tennis.
  • This illustrated his drive and focus, key traits Sacca looks for in founders.
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