

David Sacks
Entrepreneur, author, and investor in internet technology firms. Co-host of the All-In podcast.
Top 10 podcasts with David Sacks
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3,579 snips
Jun 21, 2025 • 1h 53min
IPOs and SPACs are Back, Mag 7 Showdown, Zuck on Tilt, Apple's Fumble, GENIUS Act passes Senate
Thomas Laffont, a Coatue investor and host of East Meets West, joins David Sacks, a prominent entrepreneur and political commentator, for a lively discussion. They dive into the resurgence of IPOs and SPACs, exploring what 2025 might hold. The duo debates AI front-runners in the Mag 7 and questions Apple's innovation strategy, suggesting it needs a serious overhaul. Additionally, they discuss the passing of the GENIUS Act, highlighting its implications for the evolving crypto landscape and regulatory clarity.

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Oct 3, 2025 • 1h 30min
Biggest LBO Ever, SPAC 2.0, Open Source AI Models, State AI Regulation Frenzy
In this discussion, David Sacks, an operator and investor focused on tech policy, dives into the $55B takeover of EA, highlighting challenges in private equity. He explores the evolving role of AI in gaming and traditional sectors, hinting at innovative rollup opportunities. Sacks also critiques the surge in AI regulations at the state level, warning that 50 different rules could stifle innovation. With insights on open-source models’ global competition, he argues for a unified federal standard to boost U.S. competitiveness in AI.

107 snips
Jul 13, 2021 • 1h 3min
David Sacks - How to Operate a SaaS Startup - [Invest Like the Best, EP. 234]
David Sacks, General Partner at Craft Ventures and founding COO of PayPal, shares insights into differentiated strategies for Enterprise SaaS versus DTC subscriptions. He discusses the formula for successful product launches and the critical growth metrics that drive success. Sacks emphasizes the importance of operational cadence within organizations to improve alignment and efficiency. He also reflects on the unique talents within the original PayPal team, revealing how effective leadership shapes the culture and trajectory of tech startups.

48 snips
Sep 6, 2023 • 53min
David Sacks and Ethan Ruby on launching SaaSGrid | E1803
David Sacks, a tech veteran behind PayPal and Yammer, and Ethan Ruby, CEO of SaaSGrid and Partner at Craft Ventures, dive into the innovative world of SaaSGrid. They discuss essential tools for founders to overcome current challenges in the SaaS landscape. The duo highlights the impact of AI on SaaS, emphasizing how analytics can drive efficiency. They also touch on the ongoing software recession, the importance of accurate customer metrics, and the need for startups to adapt their pricing strategies amid economic changes.

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Mar 27, 2024 • 56min
The Craft of Venture Capital with David Sacks
David Sacks, Founder of Craft Ventures, discusses the evolution of the firm, strategic fund scaling, and industry insights in venture capital. They explore transitioning from operating companies to full-time investing, focusing on SaaS startups, fund evolution from multi-stage to specialized, navigating market shifts, and building a transparent culture in VC.

40 snips
Nov 21, 2023 • 1h
OpenAI Chaos Continues with Sunny Madra and David Sacks | E1852
Sunny Madra, a leading figure in AI, and David Sacks, a tech entrepreneur and investor, delve into the unprecedented turmoil at OpenAI. They discuss the board's failures and the fallout from the controversial firing of Sam Altman. The episode sheds light on the emotional and financial impact on employees, the need for better governance in tech, and the risks of misaligned incentives in startups. Their insights also explore how this crisis is reshaping the AI investment landscape, affecting competition and talent migration in the industry.

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Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 38min
Episode 2492 CWSA 06/01/24
Elon Musk and David Sacks discuss AI design limits, debunked climate science, brain hacks, flu deaths scam, and Biden's peace proposal. They delve into regulating regulators, news industry capture, and Biden's hurricane audio. The podcast also touches on jury bias, Scott Adams content, and the Joker's playbook.

23 snips
Mar 29, 2022 • 1h 12min
How Big Tech Is Strangling Your Freedom
David Sacks, an influential venture capitalist and member of the PayPal Mafia, discusses the troubling dominance of Big Tech over free speech. He highlights the rise of a social credit system and how a few billionaires dictate discourse in the digital realm. Sacks delves into the suppression of dissenting views, including the dangers of debanking based on political beliefs. He also critiques corporate coordination in censorship and the broader implications for civil liberties, advocating for a more open and democratic digital landscape.

6 snips
May 23, 2024 • 44min
Glue: The New Slack Killer with David Sacks and Evan Owen | E1955
David Sacks and Evan Owen, co-founders of Glue, delve into their innovative team communication tool designed to challenge Slack. They demo Glue's features, including AI integration that anticipates user needs, making it a potential game-changer. The duo discusses strategies for onboarding users from established platforms and their approach to competitive pricing. They also reflect on the evolution of workplace communication and the dynamics of remote versus in-person teams, offering insights from Sacks' extensive entrepreneurial experience.

4 snips
Jun 1, 2024 • 1h 17min
David Sacks on his Intellectual and Political journey
David Sacks traces his journey from opposing student activism at Stanford to discussing Silicon Valley's changing political landscape. They delve into woke capitalism, censorship tactics, global engineering talent, tech monopolies, and the impact of increasing societal polarization on the economy and politics.