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Uncapped with Jack Altman

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137 snips
Jul 16, 2025 • 43min

Uncapped #17 | Christina Cacioppo from Vanta

Christina Cacioppo, cofounder and CEO of Vanta, discusses her journey in building a trust management platform valued at $2.5 billion. She shares insights on navigating a competitive startup landscape and the importance of adapting to market feedback. Christina elaborates on effective fundraising strategies and the selective engagement required for a successful network. She also addresses the evolving role of AI in businesses and the mental resilience needed as a founder, emphasizing the interplay between confidence and customer relationships in fostering growth.
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159 snips
Jul 9, 2025 • 1h 3min

Uncapped #16 | Mamoon Hamid from Kleiner Perkins

Mamoon Hamid, a Partner at Kleiner Perkins, has invested in groundbreaking software companies like Slack and Figma. In this engaging conversation, he discusses the $60 trillion opportunity within AI and the transformative potential of robotics. Mamoon reflects on the evolution of tech, comparing the dot-com bubble to today’s market and highlighting key trends in venture capital. He delves into his unique insights on assessing founders and the strategies behind successful investments, all while balancing professional ambition with personal values.
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314 snips
Jul 1, 2025 • 1h 20min

Uncapped #15 | Vinod Khosla from Khosla Ventures

Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, shares his insights as an entrepreneur and investor. He discusses the uncanny ability to predict future technological trends and the transformative role of AI in various sectors, including energy and healthcare. Khosla emphasizes the potential for a new era of abundance, while also acknowledging the risks of dystopia. He advocates for responsible AI development and highlights the importance of mentorship for aspiring entrepreneurs tackling societal challenges.
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101 snips
Jun 24, 2025 • 48min

Uncapped #14 | Dan Feder from the University of Michigan

Dan Feder, Senior Managing Director at the University of Michigan Investment Office, shares his expertise in venture capital and private equity. He discusses the intricacies of endowment portfolio construction and the balance between risk and return. Feder delves into the importance of incentive structures in limited partnerships and shares insights on backing conflicting strategies. Plus, he emphasizes the significance of selecting the right fund managers and the impact of herd mentality in investment decisions.
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579 snips
Jun 17, 2025 • 37min

Uncapped #13 | Sam Altman from OpenAI

This episode features a lively conversation about the future of AI and its potential to transform scientific discovery. Sam Altman shares insights on the risks of superintelligence and what might come next in tech development. There’s also a discussion on how AI will impact employment and leisure, and the evolving nature of leadership in this rapidly changing landscape. The brotherly banter adds a fun layer as they navigate the thrilling yet challenging world of technology and innovation.
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816 snips
Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 40min

Uncapped #12 | Marc Andreessen from a16z

In this conversation, Marc Andreessen, a prominent figure in venture capital and co-founder of Netscape, discusses the evolving landscape of investing and technology. He delves into the dynamics between small and large funds, emphasizing a shift toward innovative startups. Insights on AI highlight its transformative potential and ethical dilemmas. Andreessen provocatively claims, 'the middle is dead', while showcasing how only a few companies lead in innovation. He reflects on the interplay of politics and technology, urging listeners to grasp the complexities of today’s market.
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42 snips
May 29, 2025 • 46min

Uncapped #11 | Jordan Bramble from Antares

Jordan Bramble, CEO of Antares, discusses the cutting-edge world of nuclear energy, particularly focusing on special-purpose microreactors. He highlights the fascinating history of nuclear technology, including the first reactor beneath UChicago's football field. Bramble explains how small modular reactors are essential for powering remote applications and supporting the Department of Defense in both terrestrial and space contexts. The conversation touches on the critical role of nuclear in achieving net zero and the interdisciplinary talent needed to tackle energy challenges.
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82 snips
May 22, 2025 • 60min

Uncapped #10 | David Tisch from BoxGroup

David Tisch, Managing Partner of BoxGroup and co-founder of TechStars NYC, shares his insights on seed-stage investing. He discusses the challenge of scaling what seems unscalable and emphasizes the importance of collaboration in venture capital. Tisch also argues that VC help can be overrated, advocating for authentic relationships over traditional metrics. Plus, he dives into the nuances of building a brand in NYC’s competitive landscape, underscoring that taste is an unteachable skill in this industry.
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70 snips
May 15, 2025 • 51min

Uncapped #9 | Qasar Younis from Applied Intuition

Qasar Younis, Co-Founder and CEO of Applied Intuition, shares insights from his journey through the tech and automotive industries. He emphasizes the importance of radical pragmatism in leadership and nurtures a contrarian company culture. The conversation dives into the complexities of developing autonomous systems for both commercial and defense sectors and how education plays a role in this evolution. Younis also highlights the future of generative AI and robotics, urging investors to engage in open dialogue and challenge norms.
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169 snips
May 1, 2025 • 59min

Uncapped #8 | Josh Kopelman from First Round Capital

It was a pleasure to sit down this week with Josh Kopelman, one of the original architects of seed stage investing who continues to re-invent what it means to operate within venture. Josh co-founded First Round Capital, which has invested at the earliest stages in companies like Square, Uber, and Roblox. Some of Josh’s more recent investments include Notion, Pomelo Care, Loyal, and Perpay. Since First Round’s inception in 2004, Josh has invested in 500+ startups and has frequently made the Forbes “Midas List” which ranks the top 100 tech investors. Josh has been a founder three times (four if you include founding First Round). In 1992, while in college, he co-founded Infonautics Corporation – and took it public on NASDAQ in 1996. Josh co-founded Half.com in 1999 and led it to become one of the largest sellers of used books, movies and music in the world. Half.com was acquired by eBay in 2000, where Josh remained for three years. In late 2003, Josh helped to found TurnTide, an anti-spam company that created the world’s first anti-spam router. TurnTide was acquired by Symantec just six months later. We covered: His “Venture Arrogance Score” The role of relevance in venture Making money in disequilibrium Overlooking margin superiority Decision-making as a product --- Timestamps: (0:00) Intro (0:25) Current landscape (4:39) Venture Arrogance Score (10:49) Comparing fund models (14:24) The role of relevance in venture (21:03) Small funds vs large funds (26:36) Making money in disequilibrium (33:57) Overlooking margin superiority (43:17) First Round’s strategy (49:02) Operating like a company (56:49) Future of First Round --- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uncappedpod Twitter: https://x.com/jaltma Email: friends@uncappedpod.com

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