Aman Verjee
General partner at Practical Venture Capital and former PayPal-era colleague, investor and commentator on AI, finance, and tech policy; co-host/guest on the episode providing analysis alongside Dave McClure.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 41min
Two VCs, No Filter: The Naked Truth about Elon Musk and Sam Altman
In this engaging conversation, venture capitalists Dave McClure and Aman Verjee share insights from their 25-year friendship and partnership. McClure portrays Sam Altman as a fiercely competitive strategist not to be underestimated. Verjee dives into the rivalry between Altman and Elon Musk, analyzing their personal brands and the competitive dynamics of Silicon Valley. They also discuss OpenAI's challenges, Google Gemini's advancements, and the implications of tech billionaires on politics, all laced with McClure’s trademark bluntness.
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Nov 15, 2025 • 43min
What Yogi Berra can teach Silicon Valley: From Tulip and Railway Manias to Dotcom and AI Bubbles
Aman Verjee, a venture capitalist and author, explores the intriguing patterns of financial bubbles, delving into historical phenomena like tulip mania and the dotcom boom. He argues that today’s AI market may echo past frenzies but is more complex, as today’s tech giants are profitable. Verjee shares insights from his time at PayPal, discussing how speculative booms can sometimes lay the groundwork for lasting innovation. He also addresses the challenges of predicting market crashes and reflects on the potential risks of AI-driven investments.
