Wealthfront CEO Andy Rachleff on hitting escape velocity, pioneering "self-driving money" | E1002

Jason Calacanis chats with Andy Rachleff about Wealthfront's current status, traditional money management issues, and the company's long-term vision. They delve into high-revenue retention, changes in Silicon Valley over time, and Andy's investor skills. They also reminisce about 1980s Venture Capital and discuss Silicon Valley's modern perception.

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 53%

Andy Rachleff

Guest • 45%

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0:00	Opening
1:08	Jason intros Andy Rachleff
2:20	Where is Wealthfront at currently?
4:44	How are traditional money managers allowed to get away with so much?
10:19	How has Andy dealt with becoming the elder statesmen at his company?
14:15	What are Wealthfront Cash Accounts?
18:27	Wealthfront's long term vision
23:49	What is high-revenue retention? How does Wealthfront maintain it?
27:44	How has Silicon Valley changed since Andy started at Benchmark?
32:10	Andy describes his greatest skill as an investor
35:30	What were the 1980's like in Venture Capital?
40:05	What do you call a VC who's never lost money?
55:01	Jason & Andy discuss how Silicon Valley is viewed in the present day

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