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“The speaker mentions having done a carve out of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, describing it as fantastic and always worth rereading.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: venture capital strategy
For: Individuals interested in venture capital and investment strategies.
Key quote: “I did as a carve out the Sun Tzu's The Art of War, which is fantastic.”
The host mentions 'The Art of War' in relation to understanding the complexities of venture capital strategies and fund sizes. They suggest that the concepts in the book provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by venture investors.
“I started listening to Sun Tzu's The Art of War, this week on audio book and I finished it cause it's incredibly short. Evan went out and he bought copies of The Art of War and he gave them to each one of his employees.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: business strategy and competition
For: Entrepreneurs and business leaders
Key quote: “Evan went out and he bought copies of The Art of War and he gave them to each one of his employees.”
The host mentions 'The Art of War' to highlight its relevance to Snapchat's strategic approach in the competitive tech landscape. They emphasize how the book's teachings on avoiding direct conflict align with Snapchat's business philosophy.
“Evan Spiegel's team gets a copy of The Art of War, and they all read it as they watch carefully as Poke launches.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Snapchat and Facebook rivalry
For: Entrepreneurs and business strategists
Key quote: “Evan gets his whole team a copy of The Art of War, and they all are- Sun Tzu's The Art of War.”
The host mentions 'The Art of War' in relation to Evan Spiegel's strategic response to Facebook's launch of Poke. It highlights how Spiegel's team used the book's principles to navigate the competitive landscape following the launch.