DeepSummary
The episode begins with Jason Calacanis and Alex Wilhelm discussing Jason's recent experience at Disney's exclusive Club 33. Jason describes the VIP tour and perks he experienced, including a four-course meal, front-row seating for fireworks, and riding the new 'Rise of the Resistance' attraction. They then dive into Jason's recent interview with former President Donald Trump, focusing on Trump's comments about providing green cards to foreign students graduating from U.S. colleges.
The conversation shifts to the concept of the "gentleman's layoff," where companies are asking employees to return to the office or face termination as a polite way to downsize the workforce. Jason and Alex debate the merits of remote work versus office culture and mentorship opportunities for younger employees. They also contemplate how companies may handle career advancement for remote versus in-office employees.
Lastly, they discuss the emerging air taxi industry, specifically Archer's plans for an air mobility network in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jason expresses excitement about the potential for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft to revolutionize urban transportation, while Alex analyzes the financial viability and runway of companies like Archer and Joby Aviation.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Disney's new 'Rise of the Resistance' attraction is a groundbreaking, immersive experience that sets a new standard for theme park rides.
- Donald Trump signaled a willingness to provide green cards and expand access for high-skilled foreign workers graduating from U.S. colleges, though his campaign later walked back the comments.
- Companies are increasingly forcing employees back to the office through "gentleman's layoffs," using office attendance as a criteria for promotions and layoffs.
- The urban air taxi industry, with companies like Archer and Joby Aviation, shows promise in revolutionizing urban transportation, initially as a luxury product for the wealthy.
- Remote work presents challenges for career advancement and mentorship, especially for younger employees.
- Jason Calacanis aimed to ask tough questions during his interview with Donald Trump but faced time constraints.
- Providing green cards to foreign graduates from U.S. colleges could benefit the economy and allow the U.S. to retain top talent.
- The rise of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could significantly reduce travel times, especially in regions with water barriers like the San Francisco Bay Area.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I do promise, but I happen to agree. That's why I promise. Otherwise, I wouldn't promise.“ by Donald Trump
- “If you're a young person, if you're not yet elite, you got to come to the office if you want to invest in your career. If you don't want to invest in your career, you can work from home, but you're not going to get career advancement.“ by Jason Calacanis
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Episode Information
This Week in Startups
Jason Calacanis
6/25/24
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Todays show:
Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the most incredible new ride Jason has ever seen (9:02), Jason’s recent Donald Trump interview (14:49), JCal becoming a meme (36:34), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(2:38) Club 33 at Disney.
(9:02) The most incredible new ride Jason has ever seen.
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(14:49) A look at the Donald Trump interview on All In.
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(36:34) JCal became a meme!
(37:15) The gentleman’s RIF and the status of remote workers. (48:26) New air taxi plan from Archer.
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Mentioned on the show:
Check out the Donald Trump interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blqIZGXWUpU
Check out Disney’s Club 33: http://www.disneylandclub33.com/#google_vignette
Check out Archer: https://news.archer.com/archer-san-francisco-air-mobility-network-connecting-five-locations-across-bay-area-kilroy-oyster-point
Check out Joby Aviation: https://www.jobyaviation.com/
Check out Dell article: https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1dl16s2/nearly_half_of_dell_workers_opt_for_fulltime/
Check out Athena: https://www.athenago.com/
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