All In | |
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Presentation | |
Hosted by | Jason Calacanis |
Starring | Chamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and David Friedberg |
Genre | Business |
Language | English |
Production | |
No. of episodes | 175+ |
Publication | |
Original release | March 19, 2020 |
Provider | YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts |
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Website | www |
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.
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.
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.
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]
Some notable episodes include:
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