Albert Wenger

Albert Wenger, Managing Partner von Union Square Ventures, spricht über die Zukunft der Aufmerksamkeit und warum diese wichtiger wird als Geld. Er thematisiert, wie gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen wie die Klimakrise und die Sinnsuche das Aufmerksamkeitsökosystem beeinflussen. Wenger untersucht die Rolle von Donald Trump in der politischen Landschaft und die Notwendigkeit eines neuen Sozialsystems im Zeitalter der Künstlichen Intelligenz. Zudem diskutiert er über Chancen für Europa und innovative Ansätze im Recruiting.

Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks with Albert Wenger, who is a managing partner at Union Square Ventures. Before joining USV, Wenger was the president of del.icio.us as well as an angel investor; he also founded or co-founded several companies. He holds a Ph.D. in information technology from MIT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this discussion, Albert Wenger, managing partner at Union Square Ventures, dives into his journey from failed entrepreneur to respected VC. He critiques Elon Musk’s Twitter acquisition and emphasizes the need for better content moderation. Wenger also tackles pressing issues like income inequality, advocating for universal basic income as a solution. He discusses climate change, the necessity of civil disobedience, and explores innovative strategies for education and investment in a changing world. His insights are timely and thought-provoking.

We are in the midst of another global transformation, but this time we might have the tools to get it right.

Albert Wenger, Partner bei Union Square Ventures und Experte für gesellschaftliche sowie wirtschaftliche Herausforderungen, diskutiert bedeutende Themen. Er erläutert die Notwendigkeit eines neuen Gesellschaftssystems angesichts von KI, Klimawandel und Migration. Außerdem spricht er über das bedingungslose Grundeinkommen und dessen Potenzial zur Bewältigung der Automatisierung. Ein weiterer Punkt ist die entscheidende Rolle von offenen APIs für Innovationen und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit. Wengers Einblicke zu Startups und der zukünftigen Arbeitswelt sind gleichermaßen faszinierend.

Albert Wenger, a partner at Union Square Ventures and author of The World After Capital, dives into the tumultuous relationship between AI and employment. He argues that job loss due to automation is imminent, challenging more optimistic views. The discussion highlights the risks posed to job security, particularly in tech. Wenger also shares insights from his UBI experiment, painting a picture of how such measures could reshape our economy and support those displaced by technology. Tune in for thought-provoking insights on the future of work!

Albert Wenger, Managing Partner at Union Square Ventures and author of "The World After Capital," dives into the urgency of investing in climate solutions with USV's $162M climate fund. He discusses the dual nature of climate change as both a significant threat and a viable investment opportunity, emphasizing the evolution of climate investments. Wenger also explores the human attention problem in a post-capitalist world and how shifting focus from mere economic growth to meaningful pursuits can drive innovation and fulfillment.

Albert Wenger, Partner bei Union Square Ventures, diskutiert die Zukunft Europas und die zentrale Rolle eines bedingungslosen Grundeinkommens. Er erklärt, warum Deutschland seine Energiekrise dringend lösen muss, um die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit zurückzugewinnen. Wenger beleuchtet die abnehmende Rolle Deutschlands in Zukunftsindustrien und warnt Gründer vor den möglichen Konsequenzen, wenn sie ins Ausland abwandern. Zudem thematisiert er die Bedeutung von günstiger Energie für den Wohlstand und die notwendigen sozialen Reformen zur Stärkung der Wirtschaft.

Gigi Danziger, co-founder of Eutopia Holdings, and Albert Wenger, partner at Union Square Ventures, dive into innovative steward ownership models aimed at reversing extractive capital trends. They discuss diverse projects in the Hudson Valley, like a basic income pilot and sustainable farms, emphasizing community engagement and environmental sustainability. The duo highlights challenges such as community distrust while envisioning a future where ownership evolves with AI to ensure equitable wealth distribution, aiming for a world where everyone can thrive.

Albert Wenger, a German-American businessman and managing partner at Union Square Ventures, discusses the transformative potential of zero marginal cost and AI. He explores how everything could be free and the implications for capitalism and work. Wenger argues that universal basic income might be essential to address the diminishing value of labor. He shares insights from a UBI pilot he’s funding, emphasizing the impact of $500 a month on individuals. The conversation navigates the need for government action in an AI-driven future and the importance of user empowerment.