Chapter

Investing in Outlier Companies
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13:13 - 20:59 (07:46)

Silicon Valley venture capitalist discusses how they look for companies that can impact millions of people and grow at an unrealistic pace. The goal is to avoid relying on just one IP or product, which could fall out of favor, and instead search for the next big thing.

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The speaker expresses his dislike for kombucha and how he is not willing to pay $8 for some fermented drink that someone else has already digested.
13:13 - 13:49 (00:36)
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Food
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The speaker expresses his dislike for kombucha and how he is not willing to pay $8 for some fermented drink that someone else has already digested.

Chapter
Investing in Outlier Companies
Episode
#154 - Jason Calacanis - How Does Angel Investing Work?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Jason provides an overview of the startup industry, explaining that entrepreneurship is all around the world and includes businesses such as pizzerias, movies, and design agencies.
13:49 - 14:46 (00:56)
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Startup Industry
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Jason provides an overview of the startup industry, explaining that entrepreneurship is all around the world and includes businesses such as pizzerias, movies, and design agencies.

Chapter
Investing in Outlier Companies
Episode
#154 - Jason Calacanis - How Does Angel Investing Work?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
Venture capitalists seek outlier companies with the potential to impact millions of people, while normalizing risk and failure for startups.
14:46 - 17:58 (03:12)
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Venture Capital
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Venture capitalists seek outlier companies with the potential to impact millions of people, while normalizing risk and failure for startups.

Chapter
Investing in Outlier Companies
Episode
#154 - Jason Calacanis - How Does Angel Investing Work?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom
The diversification of tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Disney, Facebook, and Google has made them more resilient, with little downside, and strong enough to withstand the test of time.
17:58 - 20:59 (03:01)
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Tech
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The diversification of tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Disney, Facebook, and Google has made them more resilient, with little downside, and strong enough to withstand the test of time.

Chapter
Investing in Outlier Companies
Episode
#154 - Jason Calacanis - How Does Angel Investing Work?
Podcast
Modern Wisdom