Chris Sacca

In this engaging discussion, Chris Sacca, co-founder of Lowercarbon Capital and an early investor in Twitter and Uber, shares insights on thriving by living authentically. He explores the importance of embracing simplicity and experiences over materialism. Sacca reflects on the transformative impact of minimalism, navigating the complexities of modern parenting, and the need for genuine human connections in a digital age. He also critiques environmental policies while advocating for innovative investments in sustainable technologies.

Chris Sacca, co-founder of Lower Carbon Capital and an early investor in titans like Twitter and Uber, shares insights into the traits of successful founders and the evolving concept of success. Scott Glenn, the legendary actor known for his roles in 'The Silence of the Lambs' and more, discusses his fitness journey, life lessons from Hollywood, and the balance between career and personal life. Together, they explore themes of empathy, personal growth, and the magic of serendipitous experiences that shape their careers and lives.

Chris Sacca, an influential investor known for his early stakes in Twitter and Uber, dives into the world of climate tech with Lowercarbon Capital. He reflects on a transformative coast-to-coast bike trip and the meditative focus it brought him. Sacca emphasizes the value of weird founders, practical storytelling, and how risk often gets mispriced in venture capital. He discusses the necessity of honest feedback and how a non-sycophantic culture at Lowercarbon promotes innovation. Finally, he shares the existential excitement and fears surrounding AI.

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.

This particular episode of The Tim Ferriss Radio Hour explores success, a slippery and dangerous term if ever there was one. The particular guests selected for this episode represent not only achievement, but also appreciation and a well-rounded version of what I consider to be a successful human being.This episode features:CDBaby founder Derek Sivers on the importance of challenging your own definitions of success.Performance coach Tony Robbins on best lessons learned from working with legendary investors.Venture capitalist Chris Sacca on missed opportunities and the commonalities of successful people.Legendary investor Ray Dalio on the three things that make up a successful life.Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson on the best thing his parents taught him.I hope you enjoy this episode of The Tim Ferriss Radio Hour!This podcast is brought to you by 99designs, the world's largest marketplace of graphic designers. I have used them for years to create some amazing designs. When your business needs a logo, website design, business card, or anything you can imagine, check out 99designs.I used them to rapid prototype the cover for The Tao of Seneca, and I've also had them help with display advertising and illustrations. If you want a more personalized approach, I recommend their 1-on-1 service. You get original designs from designers around the world. The best part? You provide your feedback, and then you end up with a product that you're happy with or your money back. Click this link and get a free $99 upgrade.******If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Please fill out the form at tim.blog/sponsor.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode contains some of the best lessons I’ve learned about investing, making money, and growing your personal wealth. It was inspired by my recent talk with Ray Dalio, which has been incredibly popular and led to many additional questions about money and investing.There is no doubt we need to create systems and procedures that work for each of us. What works for me might not work for you. But you can learn from some of the smartest money managers in the world, and this includes billionaires and legends in the world of finance.This episode includes tips and recommendations from:Marc AndreessenChris SaccaReid HoffmanPeter ThielSeth GodinI also share my own personal investing strategy, and the method I use to assess risk and reward.Enjoy!***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Sacca, Founder and Chairman of Lowercase Capital and Lowercarbon Capital, dives into his mission to combat climate change and the motivation behind his return to investing. He reflects on his early ventures, including his pivotal $25K investment in Twitter, and shares candid insights on his evolving relationship with wealth. Sacca discusses the challenges of modern parenting, highlighting the need for resilience and empathy in raising today's children. He critiques major tech companies like Facebook while advocating for diversity and innovation in venture capital to drive meaningful environmental change.

In a lively reunion, Jason Calacanis, a digital entrepreneur, shares his insights on the evolving tech landscape. Tim Ferriss, celebrated author and podcaster, dives into the impact of psychedelics on mental health. Alexis Ohanian, Reddit's co-founder, discusses the future of online communities and AI, reflecting on the friendly rivalry with Digg. Chris Sacca, an early Twitter investor, joins in the fun as they all celebrate Digg's revival, blending nostalgia with modern ambitions in the tech world.

Billionaire venture capitalist Chris Sacca discusses the balance between profitability and sustainability for businesses, the importance of climate tech investments, and the need for systemic changes to combat climate change. He emphasizes the significance of shifting energy generation methods on a global scale and investing in companies that offer valuable contributions.

This episode features the profile of Chris Sacca from Tools of Titans, which is now available as an audiobook. This chapter's narrators are Kaleo Griffith (bio) and Ray Porter (profile). To check out the full audiobook of Tools of Titans with 100+ chapters, visit audible.com/ferriss. Chris Sacca (@sacca) is a venture investor, company advisor, and entrepreneur. Chris manages a portfolio of over seventy technology and consumer startups through Lowercase Capital. Primarily known for its investments in early stage technology companies like Twitter, Uber, Instagram, Twilio, Stripe, and Kickstarter, Chris and his wife and venture partner, Crystal English Sacca, have grown Lowercase into one of the most successful funds ever. Yet in early 2017, Chris announced that he and Crystal were stepping back from day-to-day investing to focus exclusively on their ongoing efforts to rescue democracy, heal the planet, promote diversity within venture capital and technology, and reform the criminal justice system. *** The audiobooks of Tools of Titans and Tribe of Mentors can be found at audible.com/ferriss If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/email. Follow Tim: Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferriss Facebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferriss