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Chamath Palihapitiya

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Chamath Palihapitiya is a Sri Lankan-born Canadian and American venture capitalist and entrepreneur. He founded and leads Social Capital, which he launched in 2011 after serving as a senior executive at Facebook from 2007 to 2011. Palihapitiya has used Social Capital to invest in technology and healthcare companies, championed high-profile special-purpose acquisition company deals, held a minority stake in the Golden State Warriors, and co-hosts All-In, a weekly business and technology podcast launched in 2021 with co-hosts Jason Calacanis, David Sacks, and David Friedberg, which focuses on startup investing and technology policy.

Across 1 conversation, Chamath Palihapitiya ranges across energy, innovation, money. Chamath Palihapitiya believes the link between money and happiness peaks at $50 million, beyond which happiness doesn't increase. Chamath argues that 'move fast and break things' is misunderstood as toxic, but it fosters rapid learning and innovation.

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Chamath's assertion that the energy transition will create the first trillionaire highlights the sector's massive economic potential.
#338Chamath Palihapitiya: Money, Success, Startups, Energy, Poker & Happiness
The 'move fast and break things' philosophy is defended as a misunderstood driver of innovation, not just a reckless approach.
#338Chamath Palihapitiya: Money, Success, Startups, Energy, Poker & Happiness
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