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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 38 MIN

The Man Betting on Institutional Reform | Joe Lonsdale and 8VC

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After building companies that made their mark, Joe Lonsdale launched 8VC to tackle institutional decay, backing ambitious startups and encouraging the next generation to build what’s missing.Now overseeing $6B+ in assets, he joins Aditya Agarwal to break down where the Valley lost its way, and what real builders must remember.Connect with us here:1. Joe Lonsdale- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jtlonsdale/2. Aditya Agarwal- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adityaagarwal3/3. South Park Commons- https://www.linkedin.com/company/southparkcommons/00:00 Trailer00:52 Introduction01:24 Warrior mindset07:36 Paving the way13:38 Early stage eligibility19:57 Rocket ships are rare22:52 8VC26:49 Great founders and discipline29:43 Cicero Institute33:04 Hairy messy real-world problems38:18 Outro

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