All-In E139: Recapping Chamath's wedding, VC surplus, unions vs Hollywood, room-temp superconductors & more
Episode 139 • 7/27/2023
Chamath's Wedding Recap
- The episode was recorded in Portofino, Italy following Chamath's wedding to Natalie
- Featured an eclectic guest list described as a "two by two matrix of villainy, wealth, fame and infamy" timestamp
- JCal officiated the ceremony as a surprise, with humorous poem readings including Chamath's unconventional choice
Career Paths and VC Discussion
- Discussed recent Vice article about young people wanting to become VCs instead of consultants
- Group advised against going into VC early, recommending operating experience first
- Argued that successful VCs typically either have strong operational backgrounds or exceptional analytical/selection capabilities
- Noted exceptions like Mike Moritz who succeeded through "preternatural judge of psychology" timestamp
Hollywood Unions and Labor Issues
- Discussed ongoing writers' and actors' strikes
- Debated effectiveness of unions in modern industries, particularly for white-collar workers
- Group criticized unions' focus on short-term compensation over long-term equity
- Used example of Anchor Steam brewery closure after unionization to illustrate potential risks timestamp
Science Corner: Room Temperature Superconductors
- Discussed recent breakthrough claim from South Korean team about room-temperature superconductor
- Material uses lead apatite with copper substitution creating unique crystal structure
- If verified, could be "most important discovery in physics this century" timestamp
- Potential applications include infinite energy storage, improved computing, and transportation
All-In Summit Updates
- Announced Ray Dalio as confirmed speaker
- Revealed three party themes:
- "Bestie Royale" (James Bond theme)
- "Bestie Club" (80s theme)
- "Bestie Runner" (Blade Runner/cyberpunk theme)