Mosaic Ventures: Fireside chat with Y Combinator President, Sam Altman

In this podcast, Mosaic partners Simon Levene and Mike Chalfen explore with Sam Altman his interest in “hard tech” sectors including Energy and Synthetic Life. Sam also discusses YC’s strategy and future including the new $700 continuity fund as well as the launch of YC research, a nonprofit research lab (including the famed initiative around universal basic income).
In the second half of the podcast, Mike goes deep on AI, asking Sam:
How and when will AI become a dominant force in our lives?
Will there be a single AI, a benevolent dictator or a world of multiple AIs with no one dominant AI?
Who will regulate this AI? How can governance be globally effective?
Will AI create a world of infinite wealth? And in this world how will humans achieve status, fulfillment and happiness?

[@justintan1035]

always insightful to hear from Sam. the partners also guided the discussion well

[@migs_dotcom]

thank you Mosaic for putting this out and Sam for being so honest

[@daveb4446]

When I listen to Sam, it becomes very clear why Y Combinator is so successful.

[@derekholland3328]

interview very thoughtful..thanks.

[@Arthur-Silva]

This video could've been at least 30 minutes shorter if the interviewer spoke a little faster, please give this man some coffee! Wake the hell up, man!

[@disfeed]

They're British. It's in their blood 😂

[@CalebBrandalise]

holy crap. best sama interview ive seen in a WHIIILE

[@miky97it]

He was so visionary

[@Alexrmacleod]

How do I apply for this basic income study!?

[@Ramyassem11]

The only way is through, you just have to take a leap of faith.

[@willsmith4140]

Mike: could you talk about the corporate sponsors and if they have any input? Sam in 2016: no they don't, we're pretty careful about that Sam in 2024: 🤑💰

[@OnionKnight541]

i hate the mythologizing that occurs in the lives of rich kids. these are never stories of hard work, grit, or exceptional vision and intelligence. it's always, actually, 'we were giving so much money and so much opportunity and the market just came to us.'