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Market Failures, Redesigning Metrics, and Human Dignity with Andrew Kortina
Market Failures, Redesigning Metrics, and Human Dignity with Andrew Kortina
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Length:
87 minutes
Released:
Sep 17, 2019
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Podcast episode
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Andrew Kortina (@kortina) joins Erik on this episode. He is the co-founder of Venmo and Fin.They talk about:- How he became interested in the US tax code and what changes he might like to see made to it.- The insights from his examination of how the US government spends its money.- Capitalism, inequality, and how to ensure everyone can live a life with dignity.- Status signalling through consumption and how to fix the inefficiency of conveying information through goods.- Tribalism as a predictive model.- What David Foster Wallace predicted about the internet and culture today, and what he might be writing about if he was still alive.- Capitalism as an artificial intelligence.Remember to apply for the winter vintage of our Network Catalyst accelerator! It is a personalized program that features masterclasses from some of the best in Silicon Valley and a dedicated network leader focused on making the introductions you need to turbocharge your company. You can participate in-person in San Francisco or virtually from anywhere around the world. Find out more and apply at villageglobal.vc/networkcatalyst.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Venture Stories is brought to you by Village Global, is hosted by co-founder and partner, Erik Torenberg and is produced by Brett Bolkowy.
Released:
Sep 17, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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