Founders Fund's Brian Singerman on building a legendary VC firm, “Adapt or Die” and "Ikigai" | E1896

Jason speaks to Brian Singerman of Founders Fund about tips for emerging venture capitalists (6:40), a missed opportunity by an overconfident LP (15:49), self-awareness, strategy, the state of venture capital (40:47), and more!

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Brian Singerman

Guest • 54%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 44%

Nick Calacanis

Host • 2%

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0:00	Jason speaks to Brian Singerman of Founders Fund.
2:31	“Adapt or die!” and the unique approach and strategy at Founders Fund.
6:40	Brian's tips for emerging venture capitalists on making investments.
10:09	Imagine AI LIVE - Get 20% off tickets at http://www.imagineai.live/twist
11:24	Brian reflects on his career's trials and triumphs
15:49	Brian shares an anecdote about a gloating LP who passed on one of the greatest venture funds in history.
21:36	OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at http://www.openphone.com/twist
23:04	Brian’s approach for securing a deal with founders.
28:03	The sharp mind of Sean Parker.
31:32	Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://www.Lemon.io/twist
32:37	The character of founders who change the world and how to work with them.
37:30	Regulation and the anti-competitive landscape of large companies in the US.
40:47	Self-awareness, strategy and the state of venture capital.
44:00	Keith Rabois's transition from Founders Fund back to Khosla Ventures.
47:27	Reflecting on Ikigai and finding joy and value in one's passion.

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