What Bill Janeway Thinks About Basically Everything

Bill Janeway (@billjaneway) joins Erik on this episode. Bill is a venture capitalist and economist and is the author of the classic book Doing Capitalism in the Innovation Economy.They talk about:- Bill’s keen interest in the interface of markets and government and how that thread has weaved its way through Bill’s career.- Why financialization has gone too far.- The fact that Bill “lived through the last AI hype cycle” and what that means for this one.- The difference between productive and non-productive bubbles.- Why free marketeers should “be careful what you wish for.”- The possibilities for global cooperation on climate change.- Why it’s important that disruptors take time to understand how the world they’re disrupting came to be.Remember to apply for the winter vintage of our Network Catalyst accelerator! It is a personalized program that features masterclasses from some of the best in Silicon Valley and a dedicated network leader focused on making the introductions you need to turbocharge your company. You can participate in-person in San Francisco or virtually from anywhere around the world. Find out more and apply at villageglobal.vc/networkcatalyst.Thanks for listening — if you like what you hear, please review us on your favorite podcast platform. Check us out on the web at villageglobal.vc or get in touch with us on Twitter @villageglobal.Venture Stories is brought to you by Village Global, is hosted by co-founder and partner, Erik Torenberg and is produced by Brett Bolkowy.