All-In (podcast) explained
All In is an American business and technology podcast hosted by four venture capitalists: Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg. The podcast covers current events, market trends, political issues, and industry insights.
History
The All In podcast was launched in March 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] The hosts, who are long-time friends and colleagues, started the podcast to discuss pressing issues and share their perspectives with a broader audience. The informal and candid nature of their discussions quickly garnered a significant following.
Format
Each episode of All In typically lasts one to two hours. The podcast is structured around a series of segments in which the hosts discuss various topics. These segments often include current events, market analysis, and personal anecdotes.
Hosts
- Jason Calacanis: an entrepreneur, angel investor, and author known for investing in technology startups.[2]
- David Sacks: General Partner at Craft Ventures, a venture capital firm and former COO of PayPal.[3] [4]
- Chamath Palihapitiya: Founder and CEO of Social Capital, a venture capital firm focused on solving problems.
- David Friedberg: Founder and CEO of The Production Board, a holding company focused on building and investing in businesses that address fundamental problems in food, agriculture, and life sciences.
Reception
Oliver Tryon praised the podcast at Cultr in 2020, and wrote, " Anyone interested in tech, business and everything inbetween – this is a must listen."[5] Nitish Pahwa wrote at Slate in 2023 that the podcast is "where Silicon Valley's money says what it really thinks".[6]
Notable episodes
Some notable episodes include:
- Episode 1: The launch episode where the hosts discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the economy and businesses.
- Episode 50: A milestone episode featuring a detailed 2020 U.S. Presidential Election analysis.
Notes and References
- News: Koch . Geoff . All In and Zoomed Out . California . Cal Alumni Association . 2023-06-06 . 2024-05-15 .
- News: Nguyen . Zoey . Jasson Calacanis turns to podcasts for tech entrepreneurship insights . KillerStartups . 2024-05-15 . 2024-05-15 .
- News: Silverman . Jacob . The Quiet Political Rise of David Sacks, Silicon Valley's Prophet of Urban Doom . . 2022-10-18 . 2024-05-15 .
- News: Victor . Daniel . Who Is David Sacks? A Fitting Bridge Between DeSantis and Musk . . 2023-05-24 . 2024-05-15 .
- News: Tryon . Oliver . 'All In' Is Your Favourite New Business Podcast . Cultr . 2020-07-27 . 2024-05-15 .
- News: Pahwa . Nitish . Elon Musk's Inner Circle Is Telling Us Exactly What It Thinks . Elon Musk's Inner Circle Is Telling Us Exactly What It Thinks . 2023-01-12 . 2024-05-15 .
