Mike Maples, Jr. & Reid Hoffman: Advice from two of the world's top investors | Masters of Scale

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Silicon Valley investor Mike Maples, Jr. is known for having a ‘Midas Touch.’ Think of a tech start-up that has changed your life in the last 20 years, and he was probably helping fuel its growth. Mike talks with host Reid Hoffman about the insights he’s gathered from decades of investing, which he shares in his new national bestseller book: Pattern Breakers. They also riff on how to build — and invest – in the AI revolution. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introducing the idea of Pattern Breakers 00:02:33 The power of inflection points 00:07:00 Breaking down Clayton Christensen’s innovator's dilemma 00:10:30 Seek ‘non-consensus’ insights 00:14:42 Stress testing inflection points 00:17:50 Finding your big idea amidst an inflection point 0021:30 How to pursue inflection points 00:24:40 The power of living in the future 00:32:01 Create a movement around your idea 00:36:10 The qualities that investors seek in founders 00:40:00 Why start-ups are poised to disrupt in this AI inflection point 00:44:00 What AI start-ups are struggling to prove right now 00:49:40 Mike & Reid’s nonconcensus views when it comes to AI 00:59:18 “All professional activities will require an AI co-pilot” 01:03:30 Is ‘Anti Trust’ restraining societal value? 01:09:25 Lightning Round 📫 THE MASTERS OF SCALE NEWSLETTER 35,000+ read our free weekly newsletter packed with insights from the world’s most iconic business leaders. Sign up: https://hubs.la/Q01RPQH-0 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://mastersofscale.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://mastersofscale.com/Spotify 💻 LEARN MORE Our website: https://mastersofscale.com 🚀 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/11096326 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mastersofscale Instagram: https://instagram.com/mastersofscale X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mastersofscale TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mastersofscale 💡ABOUT US On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators (from companies like Uber, Airbnb, Apple, and Disney) join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner. From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise. #tech #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #businesslessons #business #businessleadership #mastersofscale #technology #innovation #innovative #disruption #disruptiveinnovation #startup #startupbusiness #startupideas #startupstrategy #founderstories #founderadvice #founder #investing #investment #invest #tech #mikemaplesjr #airbnb #lyft #facebook #openai #twitch #twitter #businessideas