The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Emerging Technologies and China’s Crackdown on Tech — with Josh Wolfe
Aug 5, 2021
Josh Wolfe, co-founder of Lux Capital, discusses China's tech regulations and their implications for investors. He highlights exciting sectors like space and the metaverse, while critiquing what’s overhyped in tech innovation. Alongside him, Pascal Gauthier, CEO of Ledger, shares insights into the evolving crypto landscape and the importance of security through hardware wallets. The conversation dives deeply into how geopolitical tensions shape technology and the future of investments in this unpredictable space.
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China's Innovation
- China's crackdown signals a shift in focus, not a shutdown of innovation.
- Betting against the CCP is unwise; China's ascendance presents opportunities despite risks.
Brain-Machine Interfaces
- Lux Capital invested in Control Labs, a company developing brain-machine interfaces.
- Facebook acquired Control Labs for its metaverse strategy, aiming to control user access.
Defense Tech and Space
- Silicon Valley's roots lie in defense tech, a trend expected to reemerge.
- Space is the new frontier, with a race among the US, Russia, and China.