Legendary VC Steve Jurvetson looks ahead at neutral networks, Tesla, nuclear power, and more | E2193
Today’s show: *On a very special TWiST, Jason’s joined by “one of the greatest investors in in the history of VC,” Steve Jurvetson of Future Ventures. Together, they look back at some of Steve’s earliest investments and learnings, the promise and ultimate failure of nanotech, breaking down the AI hype cycle, the primacy of neural networks, the return of nuclear power, why “AI safety” might be illusory, and much more. It’s a packed show full of deep insights from one of the greatest minds in technology today. Do not miss this ep! Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: [https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com](https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/) Check out the TWIST500: [https://www.twist500.com](https://twist500.com)
Key Points
- The viral marketing success of Hotmail, which included a "get your free email at hotmail.com" tagline in every email sent by its users, marked a significant innovation in user-driven growth strategies.
- Steve Jervison's early investments in groundbreaking companies like Hotmail, Interwoven, and SpaceX demonstrate the potential of taking high-risk bets on deep tech and disruptive innovations.
- The conversation underscored the importance of clean, sustainable energy sources, including solar, nuclear, and geothermal, as inevitable futures for global energy needs, despite current political and economic obstacles.
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