Podcast · 113 episodes
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist, page 5
by Joe Lonsdale · English
American Optimist, hosted by Joe Lonsdale: entrepreneur, investor, and founder of four multi-billion dollar companies and other mission-driven organizations. American Optimist is an alternative to the fear, cynicism, and zero-sum thinking in mainstream media. Learn from the innovators and leaders who are solving our nation’s most pressing challenges, and doing it in a way that will lift everyone up. Hope should dominate our discourse, and American Optimist will show you why. blog.joelonsdale.com
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Ep 67: Brad Gerstner on the AI Supercycle & Restoring Faith in Capitalism with Invest AmericaIn this episode, Joe Lonsdale interviews Brad Gerstner, founder and CEO of Altimeter Capital, discussing the urgent need for financial literacy and investment opportunities for all Americans,…25 Oct 2023 · 41 min
A Missing Israeli Soldier & the Truth About Hamas In this episode, Joe Lonsdale discusses the tragic situation surrounding a missing Israeli soldier, Roni Eshel, who went missing during a Hamas attack on October 7.13 Oct 2023 · 20 min
Ep 66: Bob McGrew — the Superstar Palantir Alum Leading OpenAI's Transformative Research Projects In this episode, Joe Lonsdale interviews Bob McGrew, the Vice President of Research at OpenAI.18 Aug 2023 · 43 min
Ep 65: Marc Andreessen and the Case for AI Optimism In this episode of *American Optimist*, Joe Lonsdale speaks with Marc Andreessen, co-founder and general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, about his optimistic views on artificial intelligence (AI).18 Jul 2023 · 57 min
Ep 64: The Palantir Interview with Dr. Alex KarpIn this insightful episode, host Joe Lonsdale interviews Dr. Alex Karp, co-founder and CEO of Palantir Technologies.14 Jul 2023 · 50 min
Ep 63: Eddie Margain on Fleeing Mexico, Preserving Rule of Law & Building Austin FC Ep 63: Eddie Margain on Fleeing Mexico, Preserving Rule of Law & Building Austin FC22 Jun 2023 · 28 min
Ep 62: Ben Rubenstein on How to Hire Great Salespeople & Why Resumes Are Largely UselessHiring great salespeople, scaling startups, and the role of innovation in real estate and lending.15 Jun 2023 · 34 min
Ep 61: High School Dropout to Billion-Dollar Startup; How Guillermo Rauch Built VercelGuillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel11 Jun 2023 · 47 min
Ep 60: Dr. Rebekah Gee Is Reinventing In-Home Care With Nest HealthIn this episode of American Optimist, Joe Lonsdale interviews Dr. Rebekah Gee, the founder of Nest Health, a startup aiming to innovate in-home healthcare. Dr.1 Jun 2023 · 33 min
Ep 59: Adi Berlia on India's Remarkable Rise Out of Socialism & How to Strengthen U.S.-India TiesIn this episode, Joe Lonsdale interviews Adi Berlia, a prominent entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist, discussing India's transition from socialism to a vibrant entrepreneurial economy.24 May 2023 · 41 min
Ep 58: Eliot Hodges on Democratizing Access to Private Markets & Expanding the Innovation Economy Eliot Hodges on Democratizing Access to Private Markets & Expanding the Innovation Economy17 May 2023 · 27 min
Ep 57: Balaji Srinivasan on the Origins & Severity of the Bank Crisis, the Future of Bitcoin, and "Make America States Again" In this episode, Joe Lonsdale hosts Balaji Srinivasan, a prominent investor and entrepreneur, to discuss the ongoing banking crisis in the United States, the implications for Bitcoin, and the…11 May 2023 · 58 min
Ep 56: A Philosopher in Construction? How Maria Davidson Is Reinventing the $250B Construction Materials IndustryMaria Davidson, Founder and CEO of Kojo3 May 2023 · 28 min
Ep 55: Nathan Mintz on Directed Energy, a Driverless Future, and How He Attracts the Top Engineering Talent Nathan Mintz, Founder and CEO of Spartan Radar and former CEO of Epirus.27 Apr 2023 · 33 min
Ep 54: Peter Attia on the Science of Longevity, Willpower vs Environment, and Why Americans Are Increasingly UnhealthyIn this episode, Joe Lonsdale engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Peter Attia, a respected physician and expert in longevity.19 Apr 2023 · 42 min
Ep 53: Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Transformed the Hospitality Industry; Learn What He's Building Next with SamaraIn this episode, Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the origins of Airbnb, and introduces his new startup, Samara, which focuses on innovative housing solutions.12 Apr 2023 · 38 min
Ep 52: An Orthodox Jew Building in Saudi Arabia! The Middle East's Modern Renaissance with Yitz Applbaum The transformation of Israel and the Middle East, personal anecdotes on entrepreneurship, venture capital, and archaeological discoveries in Israel.5 Apr 2023 · 35 min