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about this episode
Kevin Rose is an angel investor, venture capitalist, podcaster, and serial entrepreneur best known for building companies like Digg, Revision3, and Milk. In this Part 2 episode, Jason and Kevin continue their discussion of what they look for in a startup founder and lessons learned in early stage investing. Then, they explore their favorite apps, issues around the cryptocurrency and housing markets, and theories around the political side of Zuckerberg.
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Timestamps:
00:38: Best way for a founder to pitch to VCs
03:42: Jason’s investment zone
08:10: Working at Google Ventures with Bill Maris
09:25: Why Bill Maris passed on Theranos
12:30: Jason shares two things learned in early stage investing
22:47: Kevin’s favorite apps
24:57: Ethereum and Bitcoin predictions
36:04: Problems with housing in SF
40:12: There has to be a common sense approach to solving probs as opposed to a vitriolic class war
42:33: Zuck’s political side
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