00:00 Jason Calacanis discusses his background and how he started working in the magazine industry before transitioning to other ventures.

07:59 Jason Calacanis discusses his background in technology and how he started a magazine called Cyber Surfer before transitioning to other ventures.

15:17 Jason Calacanis discusses how he and Chamath Palihapitiya became friends and started a podcast together called "All In."

22:39 The podcast has gained a large following and has become more than just about finance or tech, with listeners including a dentist from Reno who deeply cares about San Francisco politics.

30:05 The hosts discuss the impact of their podcast on people's political beliefs and the importance of being able to have debates and disagreements with friends.

37:50 The speaker believes that the world has never been more fair and equitable, with ample opportunities for people to learn and create companies, and that the idea that only those who went to prestigious schools can succeed is a false narrative.

45:29 The speaker discusses the role of moderation and balancing different roles in podcasting, as well as the importance of understanding the audience's level of knowledge and providing context.

52:50 The speaker discusses their personal experiences living in different cities and their thoughts on the Bay Area, as well as the impact of politics and regulation on the tech industry.

01:01:26 The speaker discusses their passion for hosting their podcast and the joy they find in interviewing guests, as well as their commitment to working hard and their expectations for their team.

01:09:21 Jason Calacanis is open to hiring people who may not have the same level of ambition as him, but he also values those who are driven and eventually want to start their own ventures; he has made innovations in his investment team meetings and brought on a president to run the company, allowing him to focus on the podcast, meeting with founders, and LP fundraising; he is enjoying the LP fundraising process and is looking to democratize venture capital by allowing more accredited and qualified purchasers to consider investing in the asset class.

01:16:37 Jason Calacanis is considering different options for raising capital, including investing his own money in each company and syndicating them, in order to have more control and avoid the work of managing LPs.

01:24:27 Jason Calacanis discusses his investment in the meditation app Calm, which he believes would not exist without his early investment and support, and highlights the importance of factors such as world-class design and product velocity in successful startups.

01:31:18 Adobe's acquisition of Figma is seen as a win-win, as it allows Adobe to tap into Figma's network effects and innovative design capabilities, while Figma benefits from Adobe's customer channel and resources.

01:39:10 Figma's design software is more inclusive and allows non-designers, such as business and sales teams, to collaborate and provide feedback, which expands the potential user base and strengthens its network effects.

01:46:28 The host discusses his interest in doing a reality show in the style of Gordon Ramsey to help founders and provide entertaining and educational content.

01:53:43 Jason Calacanis discusses his interest in doing a reality show about incubating companies, despite a previous pilot being canceled due to association with Harvey Weinstein, and expresses his desire to be recognized as one of the greatest investors of all time.

02:01:09 The hosts discuss potential candidates for a Venture Capital Hall of Fame, including Paul Graham, Jeff Bezos, Arthur Rock, and Founders Fund.

02:07:41 The hosts discuss the idea of creating a Venture Capital Hall of Fame, where they would induct influential figures in the industry and have them choose who inducts them.

02:14:42 The hosts discuss various podcast formats and shows, including Smart List and the potential for surprise guests in the tech industry.

02:21:48 The host concludes the podcast episode and encourages listeners to provide feedback and participate in the 2022 Acquired Survey.