Dave Morin, Jessica Lessin, Brit Morin, and Sam Lessin

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Dave Morin, Jessica Lessin, Brit Morin, and Sam Lessin have debated the future of Silicon Valley and tech as the closest of friends for the last 15 years. Now six companies, two venture funds and more than a decade at Google, Apple and Facebook later, they are opening up the debate. From The Information, Offline Ventures, and Slow Ventures. Follow the crew: http://x.com/davemorinhttp://x.com/brithttp://x.com/lessinhttp:/x.com/jessicalessinFollow the pod:https://moreorlesspod.com/http://youtube.com/moreorlesspodhttps://x.com/moreorlesspod

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Dave Morin, Jessica Lessin, Brit Morin, and Sam Lessin

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#58: The Death of Friends 02.08.2024 1:07:04

Plus, why you should short Nvidia (but don't) plus Silicon Valley swarms the Hamptons.

#57: Zuckerberg’s Open Source AI Manifesto 26.07.2024 57:07

Plus, the Morins teach the Lessins about streetwear and BRAT culture. And the full quad debates ideas for both presidential candidates' social media teams.

#56: Trump and the PayPal Mafia 19.07.2024 45:28

Inside the moves and motivations behind the new wave of Trump-VC endorsements. Plus, Sam returns from Kilimanjaro.

#55: The Modern Press Playbook with Jess 12.07.2024 44:12

Plus, techies and their quantified sports.

#54: Sun Valley, Tennis and Robots: Summer Adventure Preview 05.07.2024 57:10

Who is in—and out—at this year's annual Allen & Co. conference? Plus, racquet sports, robots, and how the summer is shaping up in tech.

#53: What We Got Wrong—and Right—in a Year of More or Less 28.06.2024 53:00

Are IPOs relevant? RIP AGI? The gang looks back on our debates and predictions and how we'd refine our views based on what we know now.

#52: Elad Gil on What to Build in AI (Part II) 21.06.2024 1:01:57

The gang focuses on the exit opportunities for AI startups and whether there will be a growing wave of AI buyouts. Plus, debating the surgeon general's warning about social networks and kids.

#51: Vinod Khosla on What to Build in AI 14.06.2024 58:04

The prolific AI investor joins the gang to discuss OpenAI, Apple and the AI deals he is—and isn't—doing and why. Plus, what's in Vinod's ChatGPT history.

#50: Startups to Start: Media Edition 07.06.2024 48:41

The gang kicks off a new series about what entrepreneurs should build with a sector close to our heart. Plus, Brit details the Life360 U.S. IPO and Jess flaunts some new merch.

#49: The Big Ass Calendar… and Other Things NOT to Google 31.05.2024 49:08

This week's conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Google's AI fails, the limitations of AI, the future of digital twins, the challenges of modeling the brain, and the impact of AI on content moderation and entertainment. It also delves into the market value of Reddit, the decline of Quora, and the use of AI in SEO strategies. The discussion highlights the complexities of AI...

#48: Move Fast (But Don't) Break Silicon Valley 24.05.2024 1:01:52

How much capital is ok to burn through in a pursuit of a moonshot? Plus, are people too negative about tech? And techies guide to summer.

#47: Algorithm-Proof Media and New Twists in the AI War 17.05.2024 56:22

Plus, peak developer confernece and bundle, unbundle, bundle!

#46: Is Social Media Dead? 10.05.2024 54:08

Plus Apple 'Crushes' Its New iPad Ad, and Sam goes shopping.

#45: How Tech Cos. Quit the Culture Wars 03.05.2024 58:42

Plus the boring phone movement and games, games everywhere.

#44: The $1B AI Girlfriend Market, the Tech Hedge Fund Fallout and Why VCs Can’t Quit AI 26.04.2024 1:02:40

Plus has Taylor maxed out her TAM?

#43: TikTok’s New App, Tesla’s Sunken Stock, Are Tech Workers Leaving Silicon Valley For Good? 19.04.2024 1:01:54

Plus, power shifts in social and why you should pay attention to the new Taylor Swift album.

#41: Is AI Killing Media? 19.04.2024 52:46

Plus, Inside The Information's Creator Economy Summit and a new threat for OpenAI.

#42: OpenAI, IP Theft and a New Incentive Structure for the Internet 12.04.2024 51:52

The gang unleashes some concerns following new revelations about how companies have been training their AI models. Plus, Netflix's Three Body Problem, The Information's Private Capital Conference and more.

#40: Reddit IPO, Apple v. DOJ and the Return of the Power Lunch 29.03.2024 53:36

The gang discusses the new "risk on" vibe in Silicon Valley.

#39: How (Not?) to Exit Your AI Company, Analyzing the New Google-Apple Tie Up 22.03.2024 49:55

Plus the Reddit IPO and Why Software Venture Capital is Getting Harder

#38: Hartz and Minds and TikTok w/ Special Guest Julia Hartz 15.03.2024 57:00

From the “PAFACAA” bill to the next front of the youth loneliness epidemic, the gang and a special guest digest the tech news of the moment. Takeaways Eventbrite has the potential to offer features that help users find events to meet like-minded people. Innovative event ideas, such as marking attendees' availability, can enhance the event experience. Digital communities have faced challenges i...

#37: TikTok's Latest Crisis, Elon's Emails, AI Monopolies 08.03.2024 54:49

A new idea for how to "ban" TikTok is gaining steam in D.C. while Elon (again) makes wakes. Plus, what the AI and ridesharing wars have in common. Takeaways The ban on TikTok and the regulation of Chinese apps are ongoing topics of discussion. Apple could play a significant role in creating controls for parents to limit app usage, including Chinese apps. Google has already taken steps to...

#36: RIP Apple Car, Google's AI Reality Problem, Long Live Consumer Tech 02.03.2024 1:02:01

Fresh from an investor conference in Los Angeles, the gang discusses the week's headlines and the behind-the-scenes scuttle from one of tech's elite gatherings. Articles Discussed How Apple’s Eight-Year Quest to Build a Self-Driving Car Hit Roadblocks Consumer Startups Are a Better Bet Than Enterprise Startups Show Notes 00:00:11 - Intro 00:01:33 - More or Less Business Models 00:03:15 -...

#35: 2024 IPO Dreams, Apple's Sports Game and Reddit's Biz Gamble 23.02.2024 52:45

Plus, inside Sequoia's Klarna drama and the latest AI demos Show Notes 00:00 Introductions 03:00 The Potential of Reddit Advertising 09:00 Licensing Data and Monetization Challenges 13:00 The Moderation Challenge of Reddit 18:00 Private Group Moderation and Content Control 22:00 Failed Coup at Klarna 26:00 Tensions and Divisions in Late-Stage Pre-IPO Companies 30:00 The OpenAI Board Situation...

#34: 7 Trillion Reasons Why 16.02.2024 1:03:04

The gang unpacks all the latest news about OpenAI and Sam Altman. Plus, does Google have a shot in AR/VR? And our dream Vision Pro apps. Takeaways Sports media has become a successful form of linear storytelling in the internet age, creating a national monoculture. The globalization of sports presents challenges in creating a unified global sports event. The Vision Pro and Quest devices offer diff...