Jeff Morris Jr, former VP at Tinder turned VC, discusses growing up in Silicon Valley, AI in content, future of product, crypto, and building Chapter One. Also, talks about $10,000 for Michael Jordan's cigar, mentors, and personal philosophy.

Sari Azout, a seed stage investor and product strategist dedicated to enhancing collective intelligence, shares her insights on the contrasts between founding and investing. She dives into the complexities of modern parenting, emphasizing the importance of fostering independence in children. Azout also discusses the need for better tools in knowledge sharing and curation, critiquing the superficial nature of current content creation. Additionally, she advocates for long-term thinking and the value of solitude for personal growth and emotional well-being.

On optimism, progress in technology, drivers of stagnation, and how to think about innovation.

On Immortal societies, civilizational decline, the longevity of information, and academia.

On apologies, academia, quitting, critical thinking, and scaling great ideas.

On the internet’s biggest problems, social networks as open protocols, and pseudonymity online.

On risk, thesis-driven investment, and what Kyle thinks people aren’t thinking about enough.

On falling into tech, communication protocols, pseudonymity and reputation.

On conviction, decentralization, and writing online.

On marketplaces, community-owned networks, and the future of work.