Jess chats with Nick Grossman, Partner at Union Square Ventures, exploring USV's investment theses. They discuss transformative pressures in significant markets like social networks, vertical networks, crypto, and climate. They highlight the importance of long-term commitment to ideas and people, the value of long-term partnerships in the crypto industry, and the benefits of earlier liquidity for the growth of protocols. They delve into the evolution of consumer crypto, building on existing infrastructure, and the emergence of two parallel tracks: crypto native and crypto enabled. They also explore the lack of discussion around AI, the significance of open networks, and the tension surrounding value capture in crypto protocols.

Nick Grossman discusses Biden's exit and Harris's rise, strengths and weaknesses, VP possibilities, GOP blues, and Bibi's speech. Highlights include Biden's address, while lowlights cover Netanyahu's speech. The podcast explores the selection process for VP, Kamala Harris' strategies and vulnerabilities, and potential Democratic VP candidates.

Join Nick Grossman, General Partner at Union Square Ventures, Thomas France, Co-founder of Cygni Capital, Dylan Hixon, President of Arden Road Investments, and Rik Willard, Founder of Agentic Group, as they delve into the transformative potential of decentralized finance. They discuss how blockchain can counter inequalities, enhance financial inclusion, and promote ethical investing. The conversation also tackles the pressing gender imbalance in crypto and the importance of fostering diverse participation in this emerging landscape.