Episode
#245: Josh Wolfe – Opens Up On Bill Gates, Danny Kahneman, & Parenting
38:46
Published: Thu Aug 11 2022
Description
Josh co-founded Lux Capital to support scientists and entrepreneurs. He has been described as "The Renaissance Man of Venture Capital" for his ability to spot trends and see where the world is moving. In this conversation, we spoke about how to meet a partner, why you should connect with strangers, what it's really like to work with Bill Gates, what true wealth is for Josh, how to parent your children, and much more. (0:00) “I hope you make a billion” (3:45) Preparation (5:49) Connecting with strangers (10:43) Wife (15:35) Learning (18:14) Chips on shoulders put chips in pockets (20:43) 100-0-100 (23:30) Bill Gates (26:01) Does this person respect me? (28:30) Parenting (35:21) True wealth (36:57) Danny Kahneman (37:40) Hardest bias Josh on Twitter – https://twitter.com/wolfejosh Continue the conversation with me... 🎙 Podcast: https://podfollow.com/1532160275/view 🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/heydannymiranda 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/heydannymiranda 🕺 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heydannymiranda 🚨 Newsletter: https://dannymiranda.com/tuesday-treasure
Chapters
In this podcast, Josh Kopelman talks about his journey as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist.
00:00 - 00:38 (00:38)
Summary
In this podcast, Josh Kopelman talks about his journey as an entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He recounts the story of when one of the founders of the Carlisle group told him that he hoped he would make a billion dollars, and how that moment made him feel.
Episode#245: Josh Wolfe – Opens Up On Bill Gates, Danny Kahneman, & Parenting
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a competent ability to communicate with someone in their interest area in order to make a good impression.
00:38 - 06:10 (05:31)
Summary
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a competent ability to communicate with someone in their interest area in order to make a good impression. They discuss the different scenarios where this skill is important, such as recruiting potential CEO candidates.
Episode#245: Josh Wolfe – Opens Up On Bill Gates, Danny Kahneman, & Parenting
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The host discusses how he enjoys connecting with people over their interests in non-mainstream things, similar to a scene in Fight Club where a character is excited to have met an author.
06:10 - 10:21 (04:11)
Summary
The host discusses how he enjoys connecting with people over their interests in non-mainstream things, similar to a scene in Fight Club where a character is excited to have met an author.
Episode#245: Josh Wolfe – Opens Up On Bill Gates, Danny Kahneman, & Parenting
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses how personal preferences in relationships can differ based on individual tastes and interests, with some preferring more positive and cheery things, while others prefer darker and more complex art.
10:21 - 14:55 (04:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses how personal preferences in relationships can differ based on individual tastes and interests, with some preferring more positive and cheery things, while others prefer darker and more complex art.
Episode#245: Josh Wolfe – Opens Up On Bill Gates, Danny Kahneman, & Parenting
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker shares her experience of living in a populous apartment building and her attitude towards life in general, including her insecurities and struggles growing up.
14:55 - 21:18 (06:22)
Summary
The speaker shares her experience of living in a populous apartment building and her attitude towards life in general, including her insecurities and struggles growing up.
Episode#245: Josh Wolfe – Opens Up On Bill Gates, Danny Kahneman, & Parenting
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
Venture capitalist discusses investing in cutting edge chip companies like Nvidia and Nirvana Systems, being prepared for worst case scenarios, and anticipating the future with anxiety.
21:18 - 27:45 (06:27)
Summary
Venture capitalist discusses investing in cutting edge chip companies like Nvidia and Nirvana Systems, being prepared for worst case scenarios, and anticipating the future with anxiety.
Episode#245: Josh Wolfe – Opens Up On Bill Gates, Danny Kahneman, & Parenting
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The dangers of subway surfing and other risky behaviors on public transportation are discussed, including accidents, murders, suicides, and more.
27:45 - 36:50 (09:05)
Summary
The dangers of subway surfing and other risky behaviors on public transportation are discussed, including accidents, murders, suicides, and more. The importance of focusing on solutions rather than simply accepting the status quo is emphasized.
Episode#245: Josh Wolfe – Opens Up On Bill Gates, Danny Kahneman, & Parenting
PodcastThe Danny Miranda Podcast
The speaker discusses the confirmation bias and the role of partnership in overcoming it by taking feedback from trusted sources.
36:50 - 38:45 (01:54)
Summary
The speaker discusses the confirmation bias and the role of partnership in overcoming it by taking feedback from trusted sources.