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<p>Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff and Dotloop founder Austin Allison both knew that owning a vacation home was a great privilege — and an expensive hassle. They’re leveraging their decades of experience in real estate to reshape how owning a vacation home works with a new business: Pacaso. They join host Jeff Berman to reveal how it became the fastest U.S. company to ever reach unicorn status.</p><p>Read a transcript of this episode:&nbsp;<a href="https://mastersofscale.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mastersofscale.com</a></p><p>Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter:&nbsp;<a href="https://mastersofscale.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://mastersofscale.com/subscribe</a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>

In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, my guest is Dr. Anna Lembke, MD, Chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine. We discuss how dopamine drives reward, motivation and addictive behaviors. Dr. Lembke explains the concept of the pleasure-pain balance of dopamine and how this cycle plays a key role in the development and persistence of addiction. We also discuss some of the challenges of addiction recovery, including withdrawal, relapses and the potential benefits of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Wealthfront**: https://wealthfront.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman **This experience may not be representative of the experience of other clients of Wealthfront, and there is no guarantee that all clients will have similar experiences. Cash Account is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. The Annual Percentage Yield (“APY”) on cash deposits as of December 27,‬ 2024, is representative, subject to change, and requires no minimum. Funds in the Cash Account are swept to partner banks where they earn the variable‭ APY. Promo terms and FDIC coverage conditions apply. Same-day withdrawal or instant payment transfers may be limited by destination institutions, daily transaction caps, and by participating entities such as Wells Fargo, the RTP® Network, and FedNow® Service. New Cash Account deposits are subject to a 2-4 day holding period before becoming available for transfer. Timestamps 00:00:00 Anna Lembke 00:00:15 Dopamine, Reward & Movement 00:01:54 Baseline Dopamine; Genetics, Temperament & Addiction 00:05:24 Addiction, Modern Life & Boredom 00:07:18 Sponsor: AG1 00:08:55 Pleasure-Pain Balance, Dopamine, Addiction 00:14:17 Resetting Dopamine, Substance or Behavior Recovery, Tool: 30-Day Abstinence 00:16:04 Relapse, Addiction, Reflexive Behavior, Empathy 00:20:17 Triggers, Relapse, Dopamine 00:23:15 Sponsor: Wealthfront & BetterHelp 00:26:04 Shame, Truth Telling & Recovery 00:28:26 Addiction, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, Psilocybin, MDMA 00:33:29 Social Media & Addiction, Tool: Intentionality Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Gillespie is the drummer, vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath. Tim McTague is the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and songwriter for Underoath. Sex, drugs, and rock & roll, the dream every young man grows up hearing about. But is it all it’s made out to be? Aaron and Tim, from one of Metal’s most legendary bands, Underoath, have lived that life. The shows, the parties, the chaos, but also the sleepless nights, the fractured relationships, & the moments of wondering if it’s all worth it. Behind the noise & fame, what does the rockstar life actually cost? Expect to learn the origins of Underoath and what life is like on the road, how touring in a band affects your relationships with the ones you love and how it takes a toll on your mental health, what the rollercoaster of success is like and how the guys were able to deal with fame, the top 5 deathbed regrets of rockstars, what the songwriting scene is like In Nashville at the moment, how men can age peacefully & well, and much more... Sponsors: See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://chriswillx.com/deals Get a Free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular Flavours with your first purchase at https://drinklmnt.com/modernwisdom Get 35% off your first subscription on the best supplements from Momentous at https://livemomentous.com/modernwisdom Get the best bloodwork analysis in America at https://functionhealth.com/modernwisdom Get a 20% discount on Nomatic’s amazing luggage at https://nomatic.com/modernwisdom Extra Stuff: Get my free reading list of 100 books to read before you die: https://chriswillx.com/books Try my productivity energy drink Neutonic: https://neutonic.com/modernwisdom Episodes You Might Enjoy: #577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: https://tinyurl.com/43hv6y59 #712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: https://tinyurl.com/2rtz7avf #700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: https://tinyurl.com/3ccn5vkp - Get In Touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/modernwisdompodcast Email: https://chriswillx.com/contact - (00:00) Longevity Of The Band & Life On The Road (07:17) How Touring Affects Relationships (19:55) How Touring Affects Mental Health (29:55) How Touring Affects Your Loved Ones (36:49) The Emotional Rollercoaster of Success (50:57) The Reality Of Fame (1:14:23) The Price Of Precision In Any Art Form (1:39:58) How To Know Your Priorities Are Grounded (1:44:53 )The Top Five Deathbed Regrets Of Fallen Rockstars (1:55:35) The Current Songwriting Scene In Nashville (2:17:02) Manhood & Aging Well (2:28:12) The Dynamics Of Aaron & Tim’s Relationship Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Econ Battle Zone is back! On today's episode Mary Childs and Kenny Malone enter Econ Battle Stadium to throw down against reigning champion Erika Beras.<br /><br />Can Mary explain what effect extending the 2017 tax cuts will have on economic growth AND make her entire segment rhyme? Will Erika be able to overcome her fear of singing and craft a country song about the history of Medicaid? Can Kenny put together a piece about what warning signs economists look for to know whether the national debt has grown too large... but as a romantic comedy?<br /><br />Guest judges <a href="https://fordschool.umich.edu/faculty/betsey-stevenson">Betsey Stevenson</a> and <a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/archive?contributor=8813">David Kestenbaum</a> face a difficult choice... but only one contestant can claim the coveted Econ Battle Zone Belt.<br /><br />Artists featured in this episode: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rDXcEIODl8TgGTgrntnjX">Rexx Life Raj</a> (IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rexxliferaj/">@rexxliferaj</a>); <a href="https://www.merlehazard.com/">Merle Hazard</a>; <a href="https://www.alisonbrown.com/">Alison Brown</a>; <a href="https://www.tristanscroggins.com/">Tristan Scroggins</a>; Matt Coles; and <a href="https://www.compassrecords.com/">Garry West</a>.<br /><br />Special thanks to Liz Garton Scanlon, Robin Rudowitz and Sarah Rosenbaum.<br /><em><br />Find more </em>Planet Money<em>: </em><a href="https://n.pr/3h92GwS"><em>Facebook</em></a><em> / </em><a href="https://n.pr/3FqLuws"><em>Instagram</em></a><em> / </em><a href="https://n.pr/3sGZdrq"><em>TikTok</em></a><em> / Our weekly </em><a href="https://n.pr/3zrFvUB"><em>Newsletter</em></a><em>.<br /><br />Listen free at these links: </em><a href="http://n.pr/PM-digital"><em>Apple Podcasts</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://n.pr/3gTkQlR"><em>Spotify</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://n.pr/3Bkb17W"><em>the NPR app</em></a><em> or anywhere you get podcasts.<br /><br />Help support </em>Planet Money<em> and hear our bonus episodes by subscribing to </em>Planet Money<em>+ </em><a href="http://n.pr/PM-digital"><em>in Apple Podcasts</em></a><em> or at </em><a href="https://n.pr/3HlREPz"><em>plus.npr.org/planetmoney</em></a><em>.</em><br /><br />Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

The new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, is making artificial intelligence a signature issue. Last week, the Vatican hosted tech leaders at a two-day international AI conference in Rome. WSJ’s Margherita Stancati reports on why Silicon Valley is watching to see if Leo will use the Church’s moral authority to push for stronger AI rules. Jessica Mendoza hosts.  Further Listening: - The Financial Mess Facing the Vatican  - Pope Francis Has Died. What’s Next for the Catholic Church?  Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Norton is a comic, actor, broadcast personality, and host of the podcast “Jim Norton Can’t Save You.” He also co-hosts “Sword Fight with Nikki and Jim Norton," and "UFC Unfiltered."  Watch his new special, “Unconceivable,” on YouTube.https://www.youtube.com/@JimNortonComedyhttps://www.jimnorton.com This episode is brought to you by Visible. Join now at https://visible.com/rogan Try ZipRecruiter FOR FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/rogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Liz Collin is one of the last objective reporters in Minneapolis. She says the political assassinations you’ve read about there probably aren’t what they seem. (00:00) The Truth About the Minnesota Assassinations (09:18) What Do We Know About the Man Charged With the Murders? (17:59) Did He Have Connections to Tim Walz? (21:08) Are These Assassinations Across the Country Manufactured? (26:06) How the Black Lives Matter Mob Got Collin and Her Husband Fired (54:20) Were the BLM Riots Planned? Paid partnerships with: PureTalk: Go to https://PureTalk.com/Tucker to make the switch XX-XY Athletics: Use code TUCKER25 for 25% off at https://thetruthfits.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

<p>After a mysterious wave of tics and twitches swept through a small-town high school in New York, documentary podcaster Dan Taberski set out to investigate what was really happening. Drawing on extensive research and intimate interviews with the people involved, he explores the roots of mass hysteria — and what it reveals about the line between illness and belonging. What happens when the very thing that makes us sick ... is also what connects us?</p><p>For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/ideasearch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/ideasearch</a>.</p><br /><p>Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:</p><p>TEDNext:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/futureyou" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/futureyou</a></p><p>TEDSports:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/sports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/sports</a></p><p>TEDAI Vienna:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/ai-vienna" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/ai-vienna</a></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Want to scale your startup? Get 700 prompts for your side hustle: https://clickhubspot.com/fpg Episode 720: Sam Parr ( https://x.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) talk about how Surge built a $1B business in 5 years and the second-order effects of self-driving cars. — Show Notes: (0:00) Best idea of the month (6:00) Business as a sport (10:57) The inner game of tennis (14:21) Shaan writes a letter to himself (19:15) Patron View (27:42) Surge (35:00) Handshake (39:47) Waymo vs Robotaxi (50:30) Elon replies to Shaan's tweet (53:13) Shaan gets in a fight with his moms doctor (1:02:50) Sam wears overalls — Links: • The Inner Game of Tennis - https://tinyurl.com/mphz9zkr • Patron View - https://patronview.com/ • Museum Hack - https://museumhack.com/ • Surge AI - https://www.surgehq.ai/ • Handshake - https://joinhandshake.com/ • Gemini - https://gemini.google.com/ • Grok - https://grok.com/ — Check Out Shaan's Stuff: • Shaan's weekly email - https://www.shaanpuri.com • Visit https://www.somewhere.com/mfm to hire worldwide talent like Shaan and get $500 off for being an MFM listener. Hire developers, assistants, marketing pros, sales teams and more for 80% less than US equivalents. • Mercury - Need a bank for your company? Go check out Mercury (mercury.com). Shaan uses it for all of his companies! Mercury is a financial technology company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services provided by Choice Financial Group, Column, N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust, Members FDIC — Check Out Sam's Stuff: • Hampton - https://www.joinhampton.com/ • Ideation Bootcamp - https://www.ideationbootcamp.co/ • Copy That - https://copythat.com • Hampton Wealth Survey - https://joinhampton.com/wealth • Sam’s List - http://samslist.co/ My First Million is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by HubSpot Media // Production by Arie Desormeaux // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

What if virality wasn’t a tactic — but the entire product? In this episode, a16z General Partners Erik Torenberg and Bryan Kim sit down with Roy Lee, cofounder and CEO of Cluely, one of the most talked-about consumer AI startups of 2025. Cluely didn’t raise a mega round or drop a feature suite to get traction - it broke through by turning distribution into design: launching viral short-form videos, pushing polarizing product drops, and building in public with speed and spectacle. We cover: – Why virality is Cluely’s moat – Building a brand-native AI interface – The Gen Z founder mindset – What most startups get wrong about attention – Why creators are the new product managers – Cluely’s long-term vision for ambient AI Cluely is a glimpse at the next generation of startups, where the line between product and performance is disappearing.

<p>New health workers, Citizens for Credible Elections’ demonstrations, the Afrobarometer survey, financial literacy, an ex-president’s childhood home turned into a museum, and much more!&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for tuning in!</p><p>Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>. You can also contact us on Instagram @rorshok_malawi or Twitter @RorshokMalawi</p><p>Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.</p><p>Rorshok Ocean Update Job Description: <a href="https://rorshok.com/updates/ocean/writer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rorshok.com/updates/ocean/writer/</a></p><p>We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: h<a href="https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ttps://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66</a></p><p>Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: <a href="https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate</a></p>

Original Air Date: January 17, 2018 Enjoy this episode, specially selected for our Super Soul Summer—a series celebrating some of the greatest Super Soul moments and messages to inspire and uplift your spirit. Underneath his over-the-top hair, makeup and outfits, RuPaul Charles believes that at the core “we’re born naked and the rest is drag.” It’s a radical way of interpreting who we are, but whatever we claim as our identity is considered our drag, he says. A pop culture fixture since the early 90s, RuPaul has preached a gospel of self-love and tolerance that has permeated American culture. Now more popular than ever, thanks to the success of his Emmy-award winning competition show “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” RuPaul shares what he believes is the authentic meaning of “identity,” and how we can all see past the stereotypes and labels to discover true connection with those around us.

Jessica Mendoza speaks to NCAA president Charlie Baker about the landmark settlement that is ushering in a new professional era for college sports. The deal will create a new system for college athletes to get paid directly by schools. They discuss how payments will be regulated, what impact Title IX could have and how the deal could change college sports. Further Listening: - The TikTok That Changed College Hoops  - California Takes On the NCAA  Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bernie Sanders is the senior United States senator from Vermont. See him live on the Fighting Oligarchy tour. www.berniesanders.com Visit https://squarespace.com/ROGAN to save 10% off your first purchase of a website. Get 20% OFF Premium 100% Grass-Fed Meat Sticks https://paleovalley.com/rogan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

<p>"Too many people believe in something closer to freedom from speech rather than freedom of speech," says attorney Greg Lukianoff. In a timely talk, he warns against the rise of "mob censorship" — and reminds us why free speech is the best check on power ever invented.</p><p>For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search Application:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/ideasearch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/ideasearch</a>.</p><br /><p>Interested in learning more about upcoming TED events? Follow these links:</p><p>TEDNext:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/futureyou" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/futureyou</a></p><p>TEDSports:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/sports" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/sports</a></p><p>TEDAI Vienna:&nbsp;<a href="https://ted.com/ai-vienna" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ted.com/ai-vienna</a></p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Whether you're a manager trying to move your organization in a new direction, an entrepreneur seeking to fix a consumer pain point, or a non-profit leader working to improve society, it can be hard to turn your and others' passion for a cause into meaningful change. Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, a gun safety advocacy group, shares how she channeled her anger over U.S. school shootings into an organization with more than 10 million supporters and a string of policy victories. She explains how to know when your desires, values, and skills align to tackle a challenge, how to build a coalition, and how to keep people motivated, Watts is the author of the book Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age.

<p><em>In the age of virtual communication, here’s how to ensure your messages convey what you mean.</em></p><p><br />Texts. Emails. Slacks. Zooms. We’re communicating in more ways than ever, but <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/andrew-brodsky/">Andrew Brodsky</a> has a word of warning: Your virtual communication might be sending messages you’re not aware of.</p><p>Brodsky is the author of <a href="https://fastersmarter.io/ping"><em>PING: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication</em>.</a> And as a professor of management at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business, he researches the impact of technology on workplace communication. “In virtual communication, there's often missing information,” he says. “As recipients of it, we're searching to fill in the gaps. The problem [is] that the recipient who's making these guesses is often guessing incorrectly.” As his research reveals, variables like typos, the time you schedule a meeting, and even your choice of email signature affect how your messages are received — and how you’re perceived.</p><p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/"><em>Think Fast, Talk Smart</em></a>, host Matt Abrahams and Brodsky explore his PING framework (perspective-taking, initiative, nonverbal awareness, and goals) for mastering digital communication. From understanding when to choose email over a phone call to navigating cameras-on versus cameras-off meetings, he offers practical strategies for ensuring your virtual messages communicate exactly what you intend.</p><p><em>To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit </em><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/"><em>FasterSmarter.io/premium</em></a></p><p><strong>Episode Reference Links:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/guests/andrew-brodsky/">Andrew Brodsky</a></li><li>Andrew’s Book: <a href="https://fastersmarter.io/ping">Ping</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/31-quick-thinks-how-to-shine-online-and-excel-at-virtual-communication/">Ep.31 Quick Thinks: How to Shine Online and Excel at Virtual Communication</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/53-step-up-and-stand-out-how-to-create-the-right-environment-for-communication/">Ep.53 Step Up and Stand Out: How to Create the Right Environment for Communication</a><strong> </strong><br /> </li></ul><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Premium Signup</strong> &gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/premium/">Think Fast Talk Smart Premium</a></li><li><strong>Email Questions &amp; Feedback </strong>&gt;&gt;&gt; [email protected]</li><li><strong>Episode Transcripts</strong> &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/211-small-screens-strong-signals-mastering-modern-communication/"> Think Fast Talk Smart Website</a></li><li><strong>Newsletter Signup + English Language Learning</strong> &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="http://fastersmarter.io/"> FasterSmarter.io</a></li><li><strong>Think Fast Talk Smart</strong> &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/think-fast-talk-smart/"> LinkedIn</a>,<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thinkfasttalksmart/"> Instagram</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6caGRBUYZCmgDGM2RK6mxKB9jG_ccmm3">YouTube</a></li><li><strong>Matt Abrahams</strong> &gt;&gt;&gt;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maabrahams/"> LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br /><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p></p><ul><li>(00:00) - Introduction </li> <li>(02:21) - What Is Virtual Communication? </li> <li>(03:07) - Choosing the Right Channel for Your Goal </li> <li>(05:52) - The Ping Framework: Secrets to Virtual Communication </li> <li>(09:48) - Understanding Communication Richness </li> <li>(12:50) - Nonverbals in Virtual Communication </li> <li>(16:34) - The Final Three Question </li> <li>(24:18) - Conclusion</li> </ul> <br /><p> *****<br />This episode is brought to you by <a href="https://get.babbel.com/eg_podcast_flags_ame_usa-en?bsc=podcast-thinkfast&amp;btp=default&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-thinkfast&amp;utm_content=podcast..thinkfast..usa..internal&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=thinkfast&amp;utm_term=generic_v1">Babbel</a>. Think Fast Talk Smart listeners can get started on your language learning journey today- visit <a href="http://babbel.com/Thinkfast">Babbel.com/Thinkfast</a> and get up to 55% off your<a href="https://get.babbel.com/eg_podcast_flags_ame_usa-en?bsc=podcast-thinkfast&amp;btp=default&amp;utm_campaign=podcast-thinkfast&amp;utm_content=podcast..thinkfast..usa..internal&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=thinkfast&amp;utm_term=generic_v1"> Babbel</a> subscription.</p><p>Support Think Fast Talk Smart by <a href="https://www.fastersmarter.io/p/premium/">joining TFTS Premium</a>.  </p>

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My guests today are Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, who you might know as The Chainsmokers. We explore their fascinating evolution from scrappy DJs to global superstars to serious venture capitalists with their fund Mantis. Drew and Alex share how the same high-touch, relationship-driven approach that built their music empire now defines their investment philosophy. Their framework for backing founders mirrors their artistic process: they invest in obsessive individuals who will pursue their vision regardless of external validation, much like how they've remained authentic to their sound despite industry pressures. We discuss parallels between creative iteration in music and venture investing, particularly around managing failure, maintaining intentionality in an age of abundance, and the importance of taste as a differentiating factor. Please enjoy this fascinating discussion with The Chainsmokers, Alex Pall and Drew Taggart.  For the full show notes, transcript, and links to mentioned content, check out the episode page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ----- This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ramp’s mission is to help companies manage their spend in a way that reduces expenses and frees up time for teams to work on more valuable projects. Go to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ramp.com/invest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to sign up for free and get a $250 welcome bonus. – This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ridgeline⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Ridgeline has built a complete, real-time, modern operating system for investment managers. It handles trading, portfolio management, compliance, customer reporting, and much more through an all-in-one real-time cloud platform. Head to⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ridgelineapps.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the platform. –  This episode is brought to you by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Arcana⁠. Arcana is the world’s most advanced portfolio intelligence platform, trusted by institutional investors managing trillions in AUM — including market neutral, long-short, long-only, and capital allocators. Arcana enables portfolio managers, risk teams, analysts, and CIOs to drill into exposures and idio, construct optimal portfolios, and decompose performance at incredible granularity. Visit ⁠arcana.io⁠ to request a demo and learn more. ----- Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepodcastconsultant.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠). Show Notes: (00:00:00) Welcome to Invest Like the Best (00:06:16) The Creative Process Behind Songwriting (00:07:33) Exploring the Emotional Depths of Music (00:11:50) Navigating the Music Industry and AI (00:17:45) The Importance of World Building in Music (00:21:27) Finding Your Creative Itch (00:35:04) The Chainsmokers' Journey and Work Ethic (00:40:37) The Business Side of the Chainsmokers (00:45:43) Venturing into Tech and Investments (00:51:39) The Evolution of Mantis (00:53:11) Overcoming Celebrity Investor Stereotypes (00:55:20) Supporting Founders Like Record Labels (00:57:26) The Art of Collaboration (01:04:02) The Grind to Success (01:13:49) Investing Insights and Evolution (01:26:39) The Kindest Thing Anyone Has Ever Done for Drew and Alex

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