Episode · This Week in Startups · 2025-08-08

Books mentioned on GPT-5 comes alive, Apple is struggling, and Ripple bought Rail | E2162

1 book · With Lon Harris · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Today's show: Jason and Lon recorded a Thursday night special edition, so no Alex this time, but still lots to talk about. First up, Jason thinks it's time for Tim Apple to exit the stage in lieu of a product obsessive innovator.

Jason Calacanis discussed Angel by Jason Calacanis.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Angel

   Jason Calacanis · at 47:04

   Angel by Jason Calacanis is a comprehensive guide to early-stage investing, offering practical advice for startup founders and prospective angel investors navigating the venture ecosystem.

   Discussed

   “to hit diversification in my book Angel I asked a bunch of people how many seed stage bets do you need to make in order to have like angel bets before they get series A”

   Jason Calacanis GPT-5 comes alive, Apple is struggling, and Ripple bought Rail | E2162 2025-08-08 Listen at 47:04

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