Brian Halligan, Co-Founder of HubSpot, shares leadership lessons from Elon Musk and Jensen Huang. He discusses the importance of luck vs skill, evolving leadership styles, and prioritizing quarterly goals. Brian also talks about building the best team, and why recovery plans never work.

Keith Rabois, Managing Director @ Khosla Ventures, talks about his decision to rejoin Khosla Ventures from Founders Fund. He compares the investing styles and price discipline of the two firms. Keith shares his lessons on liquidity and capital planning in venture investing. The chapter also explores the importance of finding the right match between founders and investors and discusses the trade-offs of success, Bitcoin adoption, and predictions for 2024.

Jamin Ball and Ed Sim discuss the mistakes made in growth investing, the impact of Figma on M&A markets, and the requirements for companies to go public in 2024. They also touch upon data strategy, AI security, venture capital misconceptions, and express gratitude for each other's participation.

Kyle Samani and Nick Tomaino discuss moving away from a shitcoin casino, the FTX controversy, the intersection of politics and crypto, and the future of NFTs. They explore the influence of US elections, speculate on Trump's involvement in crypto, and critique the flawed strategies pursued by regulators. The discussion also touches on Solana vs Ethereum, crypto purists and maximalists, and the missed signals in the SBF and FTX controversy.

Jason Lemkin, a SaaS investor, discusses predictions for 2024: IPOs, early-stage VC funding, M&A market, and the impact of a Trump administration on startups. They also analyze the success of companies thriving without VC funding and the challenges faced by VCs turned founders. The chapter concludes with SASTA's goals for 2024 and gratitude towards sponsors.

Dave Powers, CEO of Deckers Brands, discusses his journey in the fashion industry. He shares the story of Hoka's rise from a $1.1M acquisition to $1.4BN in revenues. He also talks about UGG's struggles and their journey to recovery. Dave reflects on his career and the challenges of balancing work and parenting.

Guests include Gustav Söderström (Spotify), Scott Belsky (Adobe), and Tomer Cohen (LinkedIn). Topics discussed include: AI as the product, the importance of data vs. models, workforce changes in an AI-first world, challenges of model implementation, the value of data, and excitement about the future of AI.

Peter Lacaillade, Managing Director @ SCS Financial Services, shares insights on investing in emerging managers and the biggest mistake they make when fundraising. He also discusses his experience as an early investor in Thrive, a16z, and Founders Fund. Topics include the best VCs to invest in, portfolio strategies, and building relationships with LPs.

Davis Smith, Founder and Chairman of Cotopaxi, discusses scaling a pool table business to $6M in revenue and the a-ha moment for Cotopaxi. He shares his experience of being rejected by 100 investors and the misalignments between VCs and Founders. Smith also highlights the importance of finding the right people, the meaning of brand values, and the positive impact VCs provide beyond funding.

Steve Goldberg, CRO at Salesloft, shares insights on sales, building relationships with prospects, deal reviews, and ensuring renewals. He emphasizes the importance of understanding customers, mastering the psychology of prospects, and treating every renewal as a new deal. He discusses the value of revenue operations (RevOps) and data-driven decision-making, as well as analyzing changes in customer behavior. Join Steve as he shares his expertise in sales and provides valuable advice for sales reps.