
Apple's new releases, Twitter bots, Didi returns, Bad actors on Binance + Michael Shellenberger's vision for California | E1477
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Jason talks with independent candidate for California Governor Michael Shellenberger on what he wants to improve in California (2:57). Then, we cover Apple's 2022 WWDC (48:40). We cover the $2.35B of illicit funds laundered through Binance from hacks, investment frauds, and drug deals (1:27:25), and we touch on Elon Musk accusing Twitter of withholding bot information (1:37:24). Finally, we cover Beijing wrapping up the Didi investigation (1:41:11).
(00:00) Jason and Molly introduce today's show!
(2:57) Michael Shellenberger, 2022 California gubernatorial candidate, sits down with Jason
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(12:03) Michael Shellenberger on capital allocators being loyal to CA
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(23:45) Michael Shellenberger on handling drug addiction and rehabilitation
(39:10) First Republic Bank - Discover what a long-term financial relationship can do for you. Visit https://firstrepublic.com/startup today to learn more.
(40:00) Molly's skunk situation
(41:51) Recapping the Warriors' finals game 2 victory
(48:40) Apple's new features from the 2022 WWDC
(1:27:25) At least $2.35B of illicit funds laundered through Binance from 2017-2021 (according to Reuters)
(1:37:24) Elon Musk believes Twitter of withholding info about # of bots, threatening to walk away from $44B bid
(1:41:11) Beijing to wrap up Didi investigation (according to WSJ )
(1:48:42) If you are a founder pre-series A, you are invited to our Founder University Two-Day intensive on June 13-14!
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