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Todays show:
In today’s episode, Jason and Alex explored the curious return of Enron, the latest developments in Bitcoin and MicroStrategy, and the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. They closed with an analysis of China's uneven investment climate and its effects on venture capital activity.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(2:30) Hunter Biden's pardon and implications for presidential power
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(9:31) Enron's return and potential crypto play
(14:47) Crypto regulation changes under the new administration
(24:43) Investment strategies in Bitcoin and the impact of hiring decisions
(26:51) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist
(28:25) Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy's strategy on Bitcoin
(37:31) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist
(39:22) Diversification in investments and Michael Saylor's promotional tactics
(43:28) NFTs vs. traditional investments
(46:47) Sequoia's global deals search
(55:11) Consumer confidence, US and China economies, and debt discussion
(1:02:09) Nearshoring trend, credit card delinquencies, and potential bankruptcies
(1:06:02) Bernie Sanders' stance on defense spending and populism
(1:08:02) Dogecoin leaderboard
(1:17:07) Bitcoin predictions and Bitcoin valuation
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Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.
LinkedIn Jobs. A business is only as strong as its people, and every hire matters. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/twist to post your first job for free. Terms and conditions apply.
Notion. Notion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one beautifully designed space with AI built right in. Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist
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Todays show:
In today’s episode, Jason and Alex explored the curious return of Enron, the latest developments in Bitcoin and MicroStrategy, and the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. They closed with an analysis of China's uneven investment climate and its effects on venture capital activity.
*
Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(2:30) Hunter Biden's pardon and implications for presidential power
(7:51) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST
(9:31) Enron's return and potential crypto play
(14:47) Crypto regulation changes under the new administration
(24:43) Investment strategies in Bitcoin and the impact of hiring decisions
(26:51) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist
(28:25) Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy's strategy on Bitcoin
(37:31) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist
(39:22) Diversification in investments and Michael Saylor's promotional tactics
(43:28) NFTs vs. traditional investments
(46:47) Sequoia's global deals search
(55:11) Consumer confidence, US and China economies, and debt discussion
(1:02:09) Nearshoring trend, credit card delinquencies, and potential bankruptcies
(1:06:02) Bernie Sanders' stance on defense spending and populism
(1:08:02) Dogecoin leaderboard
(1:17:07) Bitcoin predictions and Bitcoin valuation
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Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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Follow Alex:
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis
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Thank you to our partners:
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(26:51) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist
(37:31) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist
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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland
*
Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis
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