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Sam Lessin

Entrepreneur and investor known for his insightful commentary on technology and business trends.

Top 10 podcasts with Sam Lessin

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67 snips
Aug 11, 2023 • 54min

20VC Roundtable: NEW FORMAT: Why the Seed Investing Model is Broken, How to Make Money at Seed Moving Forward; Who Wins and Who Loses, Why Venture Value Add Platforms are BS and Failed and Why There Will be an IPO per Week in H2 2024

Sam Lessin, co-founder at Slow Ventures, Frank Rotman, founding partner at QED Investors, and Jason Lemkin, founder of SaaStr, dive into the flaws of the current seed investing model. They discuss its shift from a factory approach to tailored strategies aimed at sustainable businesses rather than inflated valuations. The trio debates the future of party rounds, insights on navigating the complexities of early-stage investments, and the growing talent recruitment challenges. Plus, they forecast a booming IPO market in late 2024.
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Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 5min

Slow Ventures' Creators Fund and Helion Energy's Fusion Reactors | 2084

In this discussion, Sam Lessin, Partner at Slow Ventures and expert in creator-driven investments, and David Kirtley, Co-founder of Helion Energy, share insights on pioneering trends in their respective fields. They delve into Slow Ventures' $60M Creator Fund, exploring the community-first approach to business and the challenges faced by creators. David unpacks Helion's innovative fusion energy technology, its potential to reshape the energy landscape, and the market dynamics backing this revolutionary shift. It's a fascinating intersection of creativity and cutting-edge energy solutions!
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Nov 3, 2023 • 1h 11min

E31: Sam Lessin on Why We’re Heading into a New Era of Venture

Sam Lessin, General Partner at Slow Ventures and former VP of Product at Facebook, discusses the drawbacks of the factory system of venture capital, reflections on past predictions, the changing landscape of venture capital, the growth and consolidation of companies, lower variance careers, the current state of the crypto industry, the role of journalism in the tech industry, and the shift towards niche cultures and unconventional investing.
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32 snips
Mar 31, 2025 • 3h 7min

Aaron Levie, Alexis Ohanian, R.J. Halperin, Cristóbal Valenzuela, David Zagaynov, Sam Lessin, xAI Merges with X, Isomorphic Labs Raises $600M

In this episode, guests include Aaron Levie, CEO of Box, known for his keen tech insights, and R.J. Halperin, co-founder of Playback, revolutionizing sports viewing. They discuss Elon Musk's merger of xAI with X and its implications for AI in social media, alongside Isomorphic Labs' impressive $600M funding for AI in drug development. Cristóbal Valenzuela shares how Runway is transforming filmmaking with AI, while David Zagaynov introduces groundbreaking ground-effect vehicles. Fast-paced insights on tech trends and future innovations abound!
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32 snips
Mar 8, 2025 • 2h 50min

Alexis Ohanian, Will Manidis, Sam Lessin, Mistow Teel, La Sombrita, Optimism on the Timeline

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, champions innovation in tech and discusses his involvement in the People's Bid for TikTok. Will Manidis shares keen insights on navigating the turbulent job market and investment strategies, while Sam Lessin dives into the evolving landscape of consumer technology. The group humorously debates meme culture's influence on public perception, explores the rise of women’s sports investments, and teases the complexities of space ventures. They balance optimism with the challenges of digital assets and market dynamics.
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Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 11min

E4: Sam Lessin on Why the Seed & “Factory System” Era of Venture is Dead

Sam Lessin, General Partner at Slow Ventures and former VP of Product at Facebook, discusses the end of the factory system in venture capital, the future of successful businesses, and flaws in the financing structure. They explore the evolution of venture capital, the consolidation of power in the tech industry, the impact of AI, VR, and crypto, and the shift towards niche communities and weird ventures.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 60min

E23: Emad Mostaque and Sam Lessin Debate Whether AI is a Good Investment for VC

Emad Mostaque and Sam Lessin discuss the investment potential of AI, its impact on consumer product experiences, banking, media, and entertainment industry. They also explore the future of inference and market predictions, the effects of AI companions on marriage and birth rates, and the sustainability of AI business models.
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Dec 12, 2023 • 47min

Sam Lessin of SlowVC: The End of Factory-Farmed Unicorns

Sam Lessin, GP at Slow Ventures and former Facebook product manager, discusses the state of venture capital, the influence of megafunds like Tiger Global and Softbank, the best areas for investment in 2024, investing in AI, 'weird' investment ideas, and the changing global landscape of tech.
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Oct 3, 2023 • 49min

E9: Sam Lessin and Seth Rosenberg Debate: Will AI Favor Incumbents or Start-Ups?

Sam Lessin and Seth Rosenberg debate the effects of AI on incumbents and the next wave of AI-first products. They discuss AI-first networks and marketplaces, the advantages of incumbent software companies, and the potential outcomes of investing in AI startups. The speakers also emphasize the importance of defensibility and network building, discuss the role of AI in startups and business, and conclude with closing remarks and an ad for Turpentine VC.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 1h 20min

Sam Lessin on What Entrepreneurs Don’t Realize About VCs, When the State Should Intervene with Tech, the Future of Crypto and the Evolution of Truth

In conversation with Sam Lessin, a General Partner at Slow Ventures and former VP at Facebook, intriguing insights unfold. He discusses the significant values shaping venture capital, revealing how family influences investment decisions. Sam weighs in on the chaos of AI, the evolution of trust in a digital world, and the state’s role in regulating technology. He highlights the promise of decentralized systems like cryptocurrency and reflects on his experiences at Harvard, advocating for proactive change amidst challenges.