San Francisco
City mentioned for its approach to drug policy, specifically giving out needles.
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Videos Mentioning San Francisco
Adam Carolla on California’s Collapse: Fires, Failed Leadership, and Gyno-Fascism
All-In Podcast
City mentioned for its approach to drug policy, specifically giving out needles.
E174: Inflation stays hot, AI disclosure bill, Drone warfare, defense startups & more
All-In Podcast
A city facing issues of crime, garbage, vandalism, and drug use, attributed to liberal policies.
Cindy Mi and Qi Lu Share Advice for Entrepreneurs Building Global Companies
Y Combinator
Location of a VIPKid office focused on teacher success and serving as a de facto American headquarters.
Cal And Jamie Explain The Internet | Atomic Bombs, Bari Weiss, And Inscrutable TikToks
Cal Newport
City where Twitter is based, mentioned in relation to employee voting patterns.
Grimes: Music, AI, and the Future of Humanity | Lex Fridman Podcast #281
Lex Fridman
City used as an example of an undesirable housing situation (high prices, gentrification) that a friend is trying to prevent in Austin.
#AIS: Opening chat with Miami Mayor Francis Suarez
All-In Podcast
Used as a contrasting example to Miami, criticized for its political climate towards tech and its handling of homelessness and drug issues.
Cannabis Startup Founders David Hua and Vincent Ning on Legalization, Banking, and Industry Trends
Y Combinator
City in California where the medical cannabis movement started and where Prop 215 was authored.
E160: 2024 Predictions! Markets, tech, politics, and more
All-In Podcast
Mentioned by Sacks as a location with declining office hours contributing to worst performing assets.
Startup Technology - Technical Founder Advice
Y Combinator
The location of headquarters for Clean Grid and Segment, and a place Plain Grid initially aimed to hire locally from.
Caroline Paul Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
City where Caroline Paul was one of the first female firefighters and lived.
Agents @ Work: Lindy.ai (with live demo!)
Latent Space
Discussed as the hub for tech and AI innovation, with arguments made about the necessity of being physically present there for ambitious founders.
Ann Summers CEO: The Heartbreaking Story Of One Of Britain's Richest Women! Jacqueline Gold CBE
The Diary Of A CEO
The location of a private clinic where Jacqueline Gold had successful IVF treatment, noting their more optimistic approach compared to UK clinics.
E152: Real estate chaos, WeWork bankruptcy, Biden regulates AI, Ukraine's “Cronkite Moment” & more
All-In Podcast
The city's real estate market is discussed, highlighting high vacancy rates and potential budget shortfalls due to its political climate and economic issues.
Ep. 204: Working Less, Overthinking, and Deep Life Principles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Location of Adam Savage's workshop, 'The Cave'.
UFC Hall of Famer Bas Rutten on Self-Defense, Savage Fight Stories, Breathing Techniques, and More
Tim Ferriss
City where Tim Ferriss lived and trained at a Muay Thai gym, recounting various street fight incidents involving fellow trainees.
Ep. 197: Cal’s Writing Process, Lessons from Tim Ferriss, and the Power of Paper
Cal Newport
The city where the Mascone Convention Center is located, where Steve Jobs launched the iPhone.
Mark Normand: Comedy! | Lex Fridman Podcast #255
Lex Fridman
Mentioned as a city, like New York, where people became cynical about during the pandemic.
E135: Wagner rebels, SCOTUS ends AA, AI M&A, startups gone bad, spacetime warps & more
All-In Podcast
City where the Academy of Art University is noted as the largest real estate owner.
Doing Good: A Conversation with William MacAskill (Episode #228)
Sam Harris
Cited as an example where homelessness is a severe problem, raising questions about the effectiveness of local giving compared to global health interventions.
A Few Thoughts For A New Year (Episode #229)
Sam Harris
Used as an example of a wealthy city with high homelessness and crime rates, and where rich people are leaving due to mismanagement and tax policies.
Cost vs Quality in Edtech – Keith Schacht, Avichal Garg, and Geoff Ralston
Y Combinator
Used as a hypothetical example of a high-cost-of-living area, contrasting with the economic realities of the mid-20th century.
#107 – John Barry: 1918 Spanish flu pandemic—historical account, parallels to today, and lessons
Peter Attia MD
A city that was forthright with its citizens about the severity of the pandemic, fostering community trust despite a high death toll.
E129: Sam Altman plays chess with regulators, AI's "nuclear" potential, big pharma bundling & more
All-In Podcast
City discussed for its high commercial real estate vacancy rates and the impact of remote work.
E128: Google enters AI wars, Druck’s warning, Trump crushes CNN & more
All-In Podcast
Used as an example of a place where political policies seem to have clearly failed, yet voters may not see causation.