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Chamath Palihapitiya · Business

Chamath Palihapitiya

I make bets on disruptive ideas, technology, and people. CEO @SocialCapital_, Bestie @allin, Investor. New videos Fridays. Subscribe to not miss out. Let me know in the comments what you'd like to learn with me. Join our community on Substack: https://chamath.substack.com/

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How I'm Preparing For The Ai Revolution

25 Sep 2026AI processed

AI represents a transformative shift that will ultimately create more jobs than it displaces, provided individuals learn to leverage these tools to enhance their own judgment and taste. Rather than fearing job loss, people should build personalized "life models"—specialized AI agents for tasks like high-stakes negotiat...

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It took me 30+ years to realize what I’ll tell you in 13 minutes...

19 Jun 2026
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Success is not defined by material status symbols, which often serve as distractions that tether individuals to unnecessary complexity and insecurity. True achievement stems from aligning one's daily work with innate passions, such as problem-solving or gaming, which energize rather than deplete the individual. By dive...

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Why Reading Most Books Is A Waste Of Time

15 May 2026AI processed

Chamath Palihapitiya advocates for a "prepared mind" philosophy, where rigorous intellectual groundwork enables individuals to capitalize on rare opportunities when luck and opportunity intersect. He identifies Americana as a vital study of American capitalism’s repetitive cycles and Modern Poker Theory as an essential...

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What I Learned From Being Around The Top 0.01%

01 May 2026AI processed

Enduring success stems from a specific set of psychological traits and habits, most notably an unrelenting work ethic and radical self-honesty. High achievers like Kevin Hart and Elon Musk demonstrate a unique capacity for stamina and focus, often sacrificing comfort to pursue their goals. True success requires the abi...

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What You Can Learn From Our $20B Groq Deal

10 Apr 2026
12m
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Once I Understood This About Investing, My Life Changed.

27 Mar 2026
15m
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Our Greatest National Security Risk Explained in 8 Mins

27 Feb 2026
8m
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The United States electrical grid has become a critical national security bottleneck that threatens to undermine American leadership in the global AI arms race. While domestic energy generation has flatlined since 2000 due to regulatory stagnation and a shift toward climate-centric mitigation, China’s electricity outpu...

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30 Years of Business Advice in 13 Minutes (from a Billionaire)

20 Feb 2026AI processed

The podcast explores the idea of living a life driven by process and continuous learning rather than being fixated on objectives. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining optionality, avoiding debt, and managing life with humility. The speaker suggests surrounding oneself with younger people to gain fresh perspectiv...

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