Published Apr 29, 2020

Special Episode: Jason Calacanis

Jason Calacanis delves into his rise from humble beginnings to media mogul and venture capitalist, discussing early ventures, building a media empire, navigating Silicon Valley, and his distinctive investment strategy.

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Special Episode: Jason Calacanis

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Streamlining Business Operations

Jason Calacanis' Anthology

Apple's Naming Controversy

Early Podcast Advertising

Early Internet Entrepreneurship

Angel Investing Economics

Building, Fame, and Moving On

VC Investing Insights

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Emailing Venture Capitalists

Clean Compute Cloud

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The Power of Authenticity

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Early Ventures

Media and Blogging

Silicon Valley Dynamics

Venture Capital Journey

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Episode Highlights

Early VenturesJason Calacanis shares his journey from a Brooklyn childhood to becoming a prominent figure in the tech industry. He discusses his early entrepreneurial ventures and the influences that shaped his career.

Early Ventures

Media and BloggingJason Calacanis shares his journey of building influential media companies and the fierce competition that shaped his career. He reveals the strategies and challenges faced while establishing his media empire.

Media and Blogging

Silicon Valley DynamicsJason Calacanis shares his strategies for building a strong network in Silicon Valley and recounts stories of competition and conflict in the tech industry. He highlights the importance of authenticity and the power of connections in his journey.

Silicon Valley Dynamics

Venture Capital JourneyJason Calacanis shares his experiences as a Sequoia Scout and his unique investment philosophy, highlighting the importance of small, informed bets and the potential for asymmetric returns.

Venture Capital Journey

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