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tweet · Chamath Palihapitiya · 48d ago

Secondary Markets for High-Growth Private Tech: A Strategic Investment Vehicle

Chamath Palihapitiya emphasizes secondary markets as a crucial mechanism for portfolio optimization, enabling investors to rectify past mistakes by divesting underperforming assets and acquiring stakes in high-demand private companies. The Q1 '26 Setter Capital report on private secondary shares hig…

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tweet · Jason Calacanis · 49d ago

Austin Startup Funding Hits Record $7.19B in 2025, Surpassing Pandemic Peak

Austin-based startups secured a record $7.19B in venture funding in 2025, up 64% from $4.37B in 2024 and exceeding the prior $6.1B peak from 2021. Tech influencers including Jason Calacanis, Elon Musk, and Michael Dell celebrated the milestone, signaling strong ecosystem momentum. Replies highlight …

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youtube · Jason Calacanis · 54d ago

SpaceX IPO and AI Regulation Debates Signal Economic and Social Shifts

The potential SpaceX IPO, projected to be the largest ever at $1.75 trillion, alongside possible OpenAI and Anthropic listings, signals a significant shift in capital markets and the venture ecosystem, potentially reinvigorating investment and fostering a new wave of entrepreneurship. Concurrently, …

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