Episode · This Week in Startups · 2025-09-23

Books mentioned on Jason's H-1B pitch, the latest on the TikTok deal, and Howie's first ad | E2182

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Today's show: New proposal on H-1B visas… and it's pretty similar to Jason's pitch from last month! On a new TWiST, Jason and Lon wonder if the White House is watching the pod and borrowing some of our best ideas!

Jason Calacanis discussed Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Outliers

   Malcolm Gladwell · at 12:14

   Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell is an examination of the external factors, cultural legacies, and massive amounts of practice that contribute to extraordinary success.

   Discussed

   “if you think about Malcolm Gladwell's 10,000 hours it's you probably don't need 10,000 hours of anything to become an expert what you need is really focused concentrated effort”

   Jason Calacanis Jason's H-1B pitch, the latest on the TikTok deal, and Howie's first a… 2025-09-23 Listen at 12:14

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