Episode · This Week in Startups · 2021-07-28

Books mentioned on Youtube vs. Netflix, Google's $230B run rate + Next Unicorns: OpenSea's Devin Finzer on NFTs | E1255

2 books · With Devin Finzer · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Jason breaks down Google's earnings and compares Netflix & Youtube (3:22). Then, in our Next Unicorns series, Devin Finzer (27:01), the Co-Founder and CEO of OpenSea (an NFT marketplace) joins to discuss the innovations that helped NFTs take off (37:58), the future of collectibles & more.

Jason Calacanis recommended Idoru by William Gibson and All Tomorrow's Parties by William Gibson.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Idoru

   William Gibson · at 58:29

   Idoru is a science fiction novel by William Gibson that is part of his celebrated Bridge series, exploring themes related to virtual reality, digital celebrity, and dystopian urban environments.

   Recommended

   “I don't know if you've ever read Idoru and that whole Bridge series. Have you ever read that? William Gibson series?”

   Jason Calacanis Youtube vs. Netflix, Google's $230B run rate + Next Unicorns: OpenSea'… 2021-07-28 Listen at 58:29

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   All Tomorrow's Parties

   William Gibson · at 58:34

   All Tomorrow's Parties is a science fiction novel by William Gibson that forms part of his acclaimed Bridge trilogy, set against the backdrop of a dystopian future.

   Recommended

   “He's a really good writer. He wrote Idoru, All Tomorrow's Parties and he wrote this stuff like in the you know, late 90s and early 2000s”

   Jason Calacanis Youtube vs. Netflix, Google's $230B run rate + Next Unicorns: OpenSea'… 2021-07-28 Listen at 58:34

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible