All-In (podcast)

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All In
Presentation
Hosted byJason Calacanis
StarringChamath Palihapitiya, David Sacks, and David Friedberg
GenreBusiness
LanguageEnglish
Production
No. of episodes175+
Publication
Original releaseMarch 19, 2020
ProviderYouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts
Related
Websitewww.allinpodcast.co

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

  • 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.[1]

Reception[edit]

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[edit]

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.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Koch, Geoff (2023-06-06). "All In and Zoomed Out". California. Cal Alumni Association. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  2. ^ Nguyen, Zoey (2024-05-15). "Jasson Calacanis turns to podcasts for tech entrepreneurship insights". KillerStartups. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  3. ^ Silverman, Jacob (2022-10-18). "The Quiet Political Rise of David Sacks, Silicon Valley's Prophet of Urban Doom". The New Republic. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  4. ^ Victor, Daniel (2023-05-24). "Who Is David Sacks? A Fitting Bridge Between DeSantis and Musk". The New York Times. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  5. ^ Tryon, Oliver (2020-07-27). "'All In' Is Your Favourite New Business Podcast". Cultr. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  6. ^ Pahwa, Nitish (2023-01-12). "Elon Musk's Inner Circle Is Telling Us Exactly What It Thinks". Elon Musk's Inner Circle Is Telling Us Exactly What It Thinks. Retrieved 2024-05-15.