In this episode, Codie Sanchez sits down with billionaire entrepreneur Joe Lonsdale. Co-founder of Palantir and numerous billion-dollar companies, Joe shares insights on building massive enterprises, investing in revolutionary ideas, and creating meaningful impact. They discuss everything from the roots of Palantir, leadership in tough times, the future of the U.S. economy, to the importance of bold action in politics and policy. Whether you agree with his politics or not, Joe’s perspective on entrepreneurship and building in the face of challenges is one you won’t want to miss.

00:00 START

02:45 Building Billion-Dollar Companies

06:36 The Importance of Entrepreneurship

10:18 Finding and Nurturing Talent

14:04 Navigating Political Divisions

18:17 Understand Economic Policies

22:30 The Decline of Meritocracy

28:41 Preparing for Economic Changes

32:31 Overcoming Challenges in Startups

36:14 The Role of Founders in Business

40:01 Philosophy and Business Leadership

46:14 The Role of Billionaires in Society

51:52 The Dangers of Unrealized

57:35 Creating a New University

01:01:42 The Importance of First Principles Thinking

01:05:00 The Future of AI and Society

01:09:33 The Battle of Good vs. Evil

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