startups
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Bill Gurley on Mental Models, Systems Thinking, AI Investing, Stablecoins, and the Future of Venture Capital
Bill Gurley spent his career at Benchmark backing some of the most consequential marketplaces and network-effect businesses of the internet era, including Uber, and he is one of…
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Thomas Laffont of Coatue on the $4 Trillion AI IPO Wave: SpaceX, Anthropic, OpenAI, and Why the New Unicorn Economy Is Healthier
Thomas Laffont, co-founder of the $55 billion hedge fund Coatue Management, made his All-In Podcast premiere with a data-dense walk through what he calls a once-in-a-generation moment for…
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Inside X with Nikita Bier: Viral Growth, Elon Musk, and “Doing the Hard Thing”
In a recent episode of the Out of Office podcast, Lightspeed partner Michael Mignano sat down with Nikita Bier, the Head of Product at X (formerly Twitter). Filmed…
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The Gundo: A Thriving Hub for Hard Tech Startups
El Segundo, California, a coastal city located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, is often considered a distinct area with its own unique identity. While…
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Michael Dell on Building a Tech Empire and Embracing Innovation: Insights from “In Good Company”
In the December 11, 2024 episode of “In Good Company,” hosted by Nicolai Tangen of Norges Bank Investment Management, Michael Dell, the visionary founder and CEO of Dell…