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Business Breakdowns: Moneyball's first-principles. paradigm shifts and ‘burn the boats' | E1909

E1909 • Mar 6, 2024 • 79 mins

Lon Harris joins Jason Calacanis to discuss concepts in business, drawing parallels from Moneyball. The two dive into the significance of first-principle thinking, the 'Adapt or Die' philosophy, and the implications of AI on future employment.

Key Points

Embracing new paradigms and adapting to change is essential for success, as demonstrated by Billy Beane's commitment to the unconventional Moneyball strategy in the face of skepticism and resistance.
Persistence in the pursuit of a vision, even when facing significant challenges and setbacks, is a critical quality for leaders, exemplified by Billy Beane's determination to stick with the Moneyball approach despite initial failures.
Understanding and focusing on the right metrics, rather than traditional or vanity metrics, can lead to breakthroughs and competitive advantage, as shown by the Oakland A's use of on-base percentage to build a winning team.

Speakers

Moneyball

Guest • 1%

Moneyball

Guest • 3%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 41%

Bianca

Guest • 1%

Lon Harris

Guest • 45%

Moneyball

Guest • 0%

Nick Calacanis

Host • 7%

Moneyball

Guest • 2%

Partners

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and Overview of the Episode
0:43	Sponsor: Mantle
1:11	Sponsor: Vanta
1:59	Sponsor: Mev
2:22	Introduction to Business Breakdowns Series and Discussion on the Film Moneyball
7:35	Mantle - Get your first 12 months free at https://withmantle.com/TWIST
20:05	Startups vs Incumbents and the Role of Paradigm Shifts in Baseball and Technology
26:24	Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at http://www.vanta.com/twist
30:03	First Principle Thinking in Baseball and its Application in Startups
35:00	MEV - Get $30,000 off your first three months at http://mev.com/twist
38:04	The Importance of Skepticism in Team Assembly and the Introduction of Peter Brand's Model
48:07	The Recruitment of Scott Hatteberg and the Clash Between Traditional Baseball Concepts and the New Approach
1:01:39	Leadership Lessons in Storytelling and the Role of Small Optimizations in Service Improvement
1:07:44	Aaron Sorkin's Influence in the Movie's Dialogue and Controversies Surrounding Army Hammer
1:16:32	Discussing the 3rd Business Breakdown: Moneyball and Understanding What Metrics Matter in Startups

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