Shaun Maguire

Harry Stebbings, a prominent VC podcast host, joins an engaging discussion with Adam Ryan, the founder of Workweek, and Blake Anderson of 10X. They dive into Perplexity's impressive rise towards an $18B valuation, the competitive AI landscape against giants like Google, and the evolving legal challenges surrounding Tornado Cash. Shaun Maguire offers insights on tech and finance, while Connor MacDonald and Sean Frank discuss strategies for success in the direct-to-consumer space, highlighting the challenges brands face in digital advertising.

Joining the conversation are Shaun Maguire, a Sequoia Capital partner and former Hillary supporter turned Trump donor, Maud Maron, a progressive and ex-public defender now voting Trump over Democratic issues, and Shabbos Kestenbaum, a Harvard grad shifting from Bernie to Trump due to leftist extremism. They discuss their disillusionment with the Democratic Party, Trump's foreign policy, and the complex dynamics of antisemitism and free speech. Their narratives reveal a surprising trend of long-time liberals embracing a party they once opposed.

Shaun Maguire, a Partner at Sequoia Capital and seasoned investor in transformative companies like SpaceX, shares his provocative insights on global politics. He argues that Iran poses a significant threat, urging a reevaluation of U.S. foreign policy. Shaun discusses the potential for Trump to bring stability to the Middle East and critiques current DEI initiatives as detrimental. He also explores the state of freedom of speech and the realities of international conflicts, emphasizing the need for candid dialogue amidst societal changes.

Shaun Maguire, an expert on Elon Musk's ventures, dives into the intersection of politics and technological progress. Nic Carter, a cryptocurrency investor, discusses CoreWeave and the potential challenges in the crypto market amidst political shifts. Jeremy Giffon, a venture capitalist, shares strategies for helping struggling businesses regain profitability. Together, they explore topics like the legal complexities of OpenAI's for-profit transition, the role of sleep in tech leadership, and the evolving dynamics within the AI startup ecosystem.

Shaun Maguire, Partner at Sequoia Capital, talks about his time with DARPA and their thoughts on Bitcoin. They delve into a company he co-founded that sold for a billion dollars, breakdown of Sequoia Capital, SpaceX, Tesla, Elon Musk, and more.