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The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch

20VC: Chamath Palihapitiya on Why IPOs and Direct Listings Are Broken, Turning Social Capital Into A Combination of Berkshire Hathaway, Koch Industries and The Red Cross, Why Forecasts Are Worthless, What Creates True Defensibility & Why You Have To Be Pr

Jul 13, 2020 · 52:25
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  • Chamath Palihapitiya critiques current IPO and direct listing processes.
  • Transforming Social Capital into a unique conglomerate is discussed.
  • The worthlessness of forecasts and the creation of true defensibility.

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