We kick off ACQ Sessions with the-behind-the-scenes story of All-in, from the world’s greatest moderator himself Jason Calacanis. ACQ Sessions is our new, occasional “MTV Unplugged” version of Acquired: a great IRL guest, a bottle (or two) of wine, and no script. We talk about everything you’d imagine we would over wine with JCal — All-In, bestie relationships, money & politics in Silicon Valley, who his influences and mentors have been (one surprise — the great Fred Wilson of USV!), what motivates him to keep grinding and why, at age 50+ when he could easily be winding down he’s instead speeding up into the most productive phase of his entire career. Pour a beverage yourself, pull up a comfy seat and join us!

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Key quote: “Literally, the book I'm writing, my second book right now I'm writing is about wealth and money.”

The host discusses the complex relationship Silicon Valley has with wealth and money, emphasizing the societal implications of wealth creation. He mentions his own book on the topic, indicating a deep exploration of how wealth is perceived and its impact on society.

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