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

(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 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 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 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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[@astronomicatx]

This episode seems packed with valuable insights! 🎙

[@allenleexyz]

Brian is a true legend

[@russellmm]

Love the history of the early founder days. Would like to see more of that Jason.

[@rehmanhaciyev4919]

thank you

[@ashh3051]

"Rolodex" lol

[@mooie3]

Please stop with the self aggrandizing. "in the arena" - "triage"....Guys...you are money managers. In a very very rewarding field in a long bull run...you won the lottery. It is an interesting field, you are in a spot that makes people curious...but I would turn it down a notch...Your ego does not match your "real world" contributions.