Sam Bankman-Fried, the innovative CEO of FTX, joins writer Mario Gabriele for an enlightening discussion. They explore the astonishing rise of FTX, which reached a $25 billion valuation in just two years, and discuss strategic insights into the crypto exchange landscape. Topics include lucrative arbitrage opportunities, FTX’s unique branding approach, and the complexities of risk management in trading. They reflect on regulatory challenges and the future of cryptocurrency, offering a thought-provoking look at the industry's evolving dynamics.

Subscribe & watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zJBc0-rsnVo Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Start 00:04:26 - What VCs do & how it overlaps with Mario’s experience 00:08:00 - Why Be A Generalist vs. Specialist? 00:11:32 - Surprising characteristics of “who becomes an entrepreneur”? 00:15:52 - Average age of entrepreneurs - fact vs fiction 00:17:58 - Emerging Tech (AI, Crypto, Health) 00:22:34 - Valuations in 2023 00:24:53 - Feelings After FTX & Luna Crash 0:33:24 - Web 2.5 Companies 00:35:45 - Neo Banks vs Traditional Banks 00:37:30 - Fintech Overlap w/ Crypto 00:38:33 - ChatGPT vs. Google 00:41:55 - Types of searches & AI co-pilots 00:44:34 - Hype Cycles: Football vs. Tech 00:48:22 - Sponsor Break: Virtual Gurus 00:49:25 - Monetizing AI & Google vs. Microsoft 00:56:59 - Satya Smashing It At Microsoft 01:02:36 - What Running A $15mil Fund Looks Like 01:16:19 - Behind The Mind 01:17:08 - If you weren’t doing the generalist what would you be doing? 01:18:26 - Contrarian Opinions 01:23:08 - Subcultures, Reality TV & The Day of Judgement 01:26:14 - People That Have Impacted Your Thinking Links Mentioned https://www.generalist.com/briefing/all-the-answers https://www.generalist.com/briefing/josh-wolfe https://www.generalist.com/briefing/the-casino-and-the-genie Thank you to our sponsors: The Virtual Gurus - if you’re looking for talented remote staff on a budget, book a free consult at thevirtualgurus.com/creator  

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Mario Gabriele, founder of The Generalist, discusses the evolution of tech writing, niche publication opportunities, NFT experiments, and the importance of community in growing a media business. They explore the challenges of scaling a publication, the future of content creation, and lessons learned from an NFT experiment. The podcast also emphasizes the value of risk-taking and community building in content creation.

Mario Gabriele discusses his journey from venture investing to building The Generalist, a thriving newsletter. He shares insights on collaborating with top writers, advancing your career, and monetization strategies. Learn about the power of community engagement and how he turned his passion for writing into a successful business.