Billy McFarland on Fyre Fest fraud, failure, hacking, & the long road back | E1730

This Week in Startups, Jason Calacanis discusses the infamous Fyre Festival and its creator, Billy McFarland. They delve into Billy's charisma, early experiences with computers, and his time in solitary confinement. The origins of Fyre Festival and ticket sales are explored, as well as Billy's behavior changes, prison experience, and the possibility of trusting a reformed Billy McFarland.

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 52%

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Billy McFarland

Guest • 47%

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0:00	Jason kicks off the show
1:36	Reflecting on Fyre Festival
6:57	The origin of Billy’s charisma & communication
11:31	Billy’s first experience with computers
12:29	Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2
13:46	Spling
14:40	Billy’s experience in solitary confinement
17:52	The origins of Fyre Festival
25:34	Pilot - Get 20% off the first 6 months
27:06	Billy’s behavioral changes
29:02	Fyre Festival ticket sales
30:41	Fyre’s board of directors
36:22	DIY Syndrom
39:28	Hyperice - Get $50 off your order of $150 or more with code TWIST50
40:57	Billy’s early release from prison
43:37	Billy’s prison experience
46:22	The final moments before Fyre Festival
50:44	Can we trust Billy Macfarland 2.0?

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