Episode · This Week in Startups · 2025-02-25
Books mentioned on Apple Drops $500B on AI while Google Gemini Eyes Your iOS Devices! | E2089
Today's show: Jason and Lon break down the latest trends shaping AI training, the evolving job market, and the shifting landscape of social media.
Jason Calacanis recommended The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Power Law
The Power Law by Sebastian Mallaby is a comprehensive history of venture capital that examines the legendary firms and high-stakes investments that shaped the modern tech economy.
Recommended“It'll explain, you know, the power law. It'll explain diversification. It'll explain the time horizon. It's called Angel. Or you can just read the power law and understand that like I don't know, 29 of 30 bets, 39 of 40 bets will return no capital”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Angel
“So by the way, what I tell people when they're angel investing in startups, I say if you're angel investing in startups, only invest money that you can afford to lose and here's a book I wrote about it.”