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

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/davemorin http://x.com/brit http://x.com/lessin http:/x.com/jessicalessin Follow the

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01:04:42

#74: Winding Down From a $400M Fundraise, or How to...

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2024/11/22

Meet Adrian Aoun—an OG listener and one of Alphabet’s best-kept secrets. He recently wound down Forward, his company that set out to reinvent the doctor’s office with AI.He joins Brit, Dave, and Jess in this episode to explore the exit, Adrian’s hardware + software play with CarePods, and what it means to create a generational company for healthcare. Also on the agenda: • is primary care venture-scalable? • are Elon & Trump BFFs?? • Optimus for the military??? We’re also on ↓ X:

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01:01:04

#73: Elon to Lead DOGE, Bitcoin Surges & the Trump...

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2024/11/15

With Musk’s bio now updated to read, “The people voted for major government reform,” it’s clear he’s not just dabbling in policy.In this episode, the Morins and Lessins break down what it means for democracy when a “super VC” like Musk mingles tech interests with government influence. Also on the docket: - will Bitcoin surge to $100K? - monetization for LLMs, and - the new wave of Silicon Valley internships in government We’re also on ↓ X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspod Instagram:

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01:09:38

#72: Trump's Influencer Strategy Pays Off and the...

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2024/11/08

Are incumbent media networks losing ground?Kamala stuck to broadcast media, while Trump bypassed traditional filters and reached audiences as an influencer, taking his message to Rogan and Fridman. Among concerns over echo chambers and AI-controlled narratives, there’s a flip side—more people now have a platform, giving everyone a voice. Guillermo Rauch of Vercel says “everyone needs to be empowered to create.” The more people who can build their own platforms and apps, the more we decentralize

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01:04:52

#71: Big Tech Earnings and the AI Revolution

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2024/11/01

In this episode, the crew dives into why no self-respecting Silicon Valley developer is ditching AI tools anytime soon.Sam and Jess go back and forth on Snap’s subscription model and whether it can stand up to Meta’s dominance. Plus, Bezos seems wary of a potential Trump comeback. We’re also on ↓ X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/moreorless Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/moreorlesspod Connect with us here: 1) Brit Morin:

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01:05:26

#70: Is Apple’s Vision Out of Focus?

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2024/10/25

Apple’s Vision Pro has had its fair share of challenges.Initially aiming for 3 million units, the forecast adjusted down to 900,000, then 800,000, and ultimately? Just 450,000 sold. For a $3,500 device, that's a tough spot to be in. Going from developer kit to flagship in a hurry? Classic Apple. In this episode, the Morins and Lessins talk about: - Apple vs Meta on AR - AI & mental health, and - journalistic integrity in tech reporting We’re also on ↓ X:

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00:55:09

#69: Robots, Rockets, and Elon Hype

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2024/10/18

Elon’s robots are real... kind of?On this episode of More or Less, we take a deep dive into the duality of Tesla. Are we witnessing the future or yet another Disney ride? Tune in as Brit, Dave, Sam, and Jess unpack: • Tesla’s We, Robot event • Why the retail army craves Planet Elon • Waymo & the future of robovehicles • Late-stage capitalism We’re also on ↓ X: https://x.com/moreorlesspod Instagram: https://instagram.com/moreorless Spotify:

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01:02:54

#68: Google's Antitrust Saga Continues…

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2024/10/11

Google’s enjoyed a monopoly-sized head start for a while. But it now looks like the DOJ’s ready to throw a wrench in its works. Is a breakup of the search giant on the cards? In EP 068 of the pod, Brit, Dave, and Jess talk all things: - antitrust and Google, - screen time and parental control, and - why leveraging AI for consumer apps might still be a pipe dream. We’re also on ↓ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreorLessPodv X: https://twitter.com/moreorlesspod Instagram:

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00:50:17

#67: OpenAI Sets a Record and Will Apple Make Its...

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2024/10/04

OpenAI Sets a Record and Will Apple Make Its Next Move?00:00 - Introduction and The @VCBrags Twitter Account04:48 - The Sam and Dave Contest07:15 - OpenAI's Record-Breaking Funding Round13:04 - OpenAI's Product Strategy Shift18:05 - The Future of A.I. and Consumer Experiences19:28 - Apple's Potential in the A.I. Space26:23 - The Impact of A.I. on Software Development33:55 - Dave's Three A.I. Buckets: Fast, Slow, and Edge Models35:54 - Insane Evaluations and VC Funds39:24 - How Japan's Declining

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00:54:52

#66: Meta Connect, the Hardware Renaissance (or Not?)...

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2024/09/27

Meta Connect, the Hardware Renaissance (or Not?) and Special Guest Dan Feder

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#65: Instagram, YouTube and the Kids

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2024/09/20

Plus, China, the supply chain and Sam climbs a mountain.MrBeast Strategy Doc: https://cybernews.com/news/mrbeast-leaked-pdf-spills-secrets-how-to-be-successful-on-youtube/ 0:00 - Introduction and Debriefing Sam's Mountain Climbing Trip 5:50 - Instagram's New Teen Controls 10:20 - The Role of Tech Companies in Child Safety 12:34 - YouTube's New Hype Feature 13:30 - MrBeast's Leaked Strategy Doc 15:00 - Parental Controls 22:10 - Are YouTube Hypes just Tips? 27:45 - Amazon and The

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01:01:07

#64: Meta vs. Apple: the Future of Open vs. Closed Tech

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2024/09/13

Plus, is MrBeast the new BuzzFeed? And the latest with Stripe.

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#63: 'Nasty' Founder Mode

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2024/09/06

The right—and wrong—lessons about tech's favorite new topic. Plus, a new type of parental warning.Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction and Labor Day Tennis02:00 - Pickleball03:00 - Founder Mode05:00 - Organizational Structures12:00 - Founder Mode from a VC Perspective15:00 - Galaxy Brain vs. 100 Nodes18:00 - Uber vs. AirBNB22:00 - Optimizers vs. Builders25:00 - The Parent Analogy26:00 - Different Types of Founders30:00 - VC-backed Company Incentives33:00 - Long-Term Trajectory of Founders37:00 -

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00:55:31

#62: Telegram, Free Speech and Its Limits

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2024/08/30

Plus, Burning Man and Zuck's political moves.

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01:02:59

#61: The Venture Capital Reset Era

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2024/08/23

Plus, a preview of Sam's new opus. And a More or Less fall meetup!

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00:59:49

#60: Body Futurism and Why Gen Z is Ditching Tech

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2024/08/16

Plus, thank you Susan Wojcicki and the truth about remote work.

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00:57:54

#59: Google: Can it Outrun Regulation?

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2024/08/09

Plus, Sam's Instagram splurge and new science on how women should work out.

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01:07:04

#58: The Death of Friends

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2024/08/02

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

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00:57:07

#57: Zuckerberg’s Open Source AI Manifesto

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2024/07/26

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

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00:45:28

#56: Trump and the PayPal Mafia

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2024/07/19

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

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#55: #55: The Modern Press Playbook with Jess

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2024/07/12

Plus, techies and their quantified sports.

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