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The Impact of Capital Gains Tax on Venture Capital Investment
42:28 - 59:06 (16:38)
The high rate of the capital gains tax at the federal level during the 70s was identified as the primary inhibitor for sufficient quantities of risk capital investment, which led to the commitment to lower the tax on capital gains to stimulate the environment for risk capital investment in all kinds of job-creating ventures.
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In this episode of On Being with Krista Tippett, philosopher Alain de Botton explores how chance encounters and experiences with philosophy have infused his beliefs and teaching, enabling him to transmit wisdom to his students in meaningful ways.
42:28 - 46:35 (04:07)
Summary
In this episode of On Being with Krista Tippett, philosopher Alain de Botton explores how chance encounters and experiences with philosophy have infused his beliefs and teaching, enabling him to transmit wisdom to his students in meaningful ways. He also shares his thoughts on the importance of emotional and psychological education and the intersection of love and relationships.
ChapterThe Impact of Capital Gains Tax on Venture Capital Investment
Episode#380: Ed Zschau — The Polymath Professor Who Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Lowering the tax on capital gains was essential in stimulating the environment for risk capital investment in different job-creating ventures.
46:36 - 54:10 (07:34)
Summary
Lowering the tax on capital gains was essential in stimulating the environment for risk capital investment in different job-creating ventures. The amount of capital committed to manage venture capital funds significantly increased from $50 million to $1 billion in 18 months.
ChapterThe Impact of Capital Gains Tax on Venture Capital Investment
Episode#380: Ed Zschau — The Polymath Professor Who Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This transcript is a portion of a conversation where the speaker discusses leaving politics and returning to building companies in California.
54:10 - 56:49 (02:39)
Summary
This transcript is a portion of a conversation where the speaker discusses leaving politics and returning to building companies in California.
ChapterThe Impact of Capital Gains Tax on Venture Capital Investment
Episode#380: Ed Zschau — The Polymath Professor Who Changed My Life
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Former politician reflects on how his loss in a close election turned out to be a bullet dodged and how he may have made more of a contribution to a better future through other endeavors.
56:49 - 59:06 (02:17)
Summary
Former politician reflects on how his loss in a close election turned out to be a bullet dodged and how he may have made more of a contribution to a better future through other endeavors.