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Latest podcast episodes about going infinite the rise

The Best of the Money Show
Business Book Review : Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

The Best of the Money Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 10:48


Stephen Grootes speaks to Bronwyn Williams, Partner at Flux Trends, to discuss and review Michael Lewis' book "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Past Present Future
Michael Lewis on Sam Bankman-Fried and Effective Altruism

Past Present Future

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 56:52


David talks to author Michael Lewis about SBF and EA: about the man he got to know before, during and after his spectacular fall and about the philosophy with which he was associated. What did Sam Bankman-Fried believe was the purpose of making so much money? How did he manage to get so side-tracked from doing good? Why when it all went wrong did he fail to save himself? A conversation about utilitarianism, risk and human weakness.Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis is out now in paperback with a new afterword https://bit.ly/3ZXr88u The second bonus episode to accompany our recent series on Thinking Machines is available now: David and Shannon Vallor talk about where AI is really taking us, sorting the reality from the hype. Sign up to PPF+ for just £5 per month or £50 a year for 24 bonus episodes https://www.ppfideas.com/join-ppf-plusTo get the latest edition of our free fortnightly newsletter (out tomorrow), with lots more on SBF and EA and plenty else besides, sign up here https://www.ppfideas.com/newslettersNext time: The Great Political Films: La Grande Illusion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hartmann Report
The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

The Hartmann Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 57:41


Guest Interview: Michael Lewis, Non-Fiction Author, Journalist - His best selling books include: The Big Short, The Blind Side, The Big Risk and more, his latest is Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. Also the Trump budget would spike deficits by nearly 5 times Harris' proposal, says Penn Wharton and more bizarre behavior from JD Vance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Book Club with Michael Smerconish
Michael Lewis: "Going Infinite"

Book Club with Michael Smerconish

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 22:52


From the best-selling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys, the story of FTX's spectacular collapse and the enigmatic founder at its center. When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world's youngest billionaire and crypto's Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side? In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Listen to his conversation with Michael here, on "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon." Original air date 26 August 2024. The book was published in October 2023, with the updated paperback version releasing on 27 August 2024.

Pick Up and Deliver
Reading Roundup, Q2 2024

Pick Up and Deliver

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 16:03


Brendan reflects on the books he read in April, May, and June of 2024. Join us, won't you?The Toll by Cherie PriestArkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)The Word is Murder by Anthony HorowitzWatson & Holmes (2015)Geek Love by Katherine DunnThe Bloody Inn: The Carnies (2017)The Magnificent (2019)Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten MillerThe Annihilation Score and The Nightmare Stacks by Charles StrossBureau of Investigation: Investigations in Arkham & Elsewhere (2022)Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael LewisStar-Crossed by by Jerry Frissen, Roberto Zaghi (Artist), Ive Svorcina (Colorist)Doctor Olaf van Schuler's Brain by Kirsten Menger-AndersonWhat did you read in Q2 of 2024? Hop over to boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share.

Rattlebox Games- Network Feed
Reading Roundup, Q2 2024

Rattlebox Games- Network Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 16:03


Brendan reflects on the books he read in April, May, and June of 2024. Join us, won't you?The Toll by Cherie PriestArkham Horror: The Card Game (2016)The Word is Murder by Anthony HorowitzWatson & Holmes (2015)Geek Love by Katherine DunnThe Bloody Inn: The Carnies (2017)The Magnificent (2019)Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten MillerThe Annihilation Score and The Nightmare Stacks by Charles StrossBureau of Investigation: Investigations in Arkham & Elsewhere (2022)Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael LewisStar-Crossed by by Jerry Frissen, Roberto Zaghi (Artist), Ive Svorcina (Colorist)Doctor Olaf van Schuler's Brain by Kirsten Menger-AndersonWhat did you read in Q2 of 2024? Hop over to boardgamegeek guild #3269 and share.

MacVoices Audio
MacVoices #24104: MVL - Sam Bankman-Fried; Office365 and Teams Split

MacVoices Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 29:06


Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, and Guy Serle discuss the Sam Bankman-Fried saga and his recent sentencing, along with how he has been portrayed by the media and journalists. This MacVoices Live! session concludes with comments on Microsoft's motivations for unbundling of Teams and Office.  Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 07:37 Exploring SBF's Background and MIT Connections 13:31Microsoft Unbundles Teams and Office 365 Links: Sam Bankman-Fried just got sentenced to 25 years in prison https://www.engadget.com/sam-bankman-fried-just-got-sentenced-to-25-years-in-prison-155021840.html Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis Microsoft splits up the Teams and Office apps worldwide, following EU split  https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/04/bowing-to-pressure-microsoft-unbundles-teams-from-microsoft-365-worldwide/ Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Power of Prepaid Podcast
IPA Book Club: Going Infinite By Michael Lewis

Power of Prepaid Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 46:44


In this episode Brian Tate, the IPA's CEO, and Ben Jackson, the COO, discuss Michael Lewis's most recent book Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, by Michael Lewis. They talk about what happened to the company, the role of Sam Bankman-Fried, and the lessons the industry can learn from the saga.   This podcast was recorded on April 3, 2024. Things may have changed by the time you hear it.      

Princeton Alumni Weekly Podcasts
PAW Book Club: Michael Lewis '82's "Going Infinite"

Princeton Alumni Weekly Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 42:11


PAW's Book Club returns with author Michael Lewis, Class of '82, answering alumni questions about “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,” his recent book about Sam Bankman-Fried, a deeply peculiar financial mogul who very quickly built a cryptocurrency empire only to have it implode far faster just a few years later. When we spoke with Lewis earlier this week, Bankman-Fried was awaiting sentencing for fraud and money laundering, of which he was found guilty back in the fall. (He received a 25-year prison sentence on March 28). But in 2021, when Lewis first met him, he was a massive star in the unregulated new wild west of cryptocurrency and he had big plans to use billions of dollars to change the world. Lewis was granted remarkable access to FTX, Alameda Research and Sam himself, and when, as they say, the stuff hit the fan, he was right in the thick of it, watching. PAW Book Club is proud to be sponsored by the Princeton University Store. Missed this read? Join us for the next one, Bianca Bosker '08's work of gonzo journalism, “Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See.” Sign up at bit.ly/paw-book-club.

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried
Michael Lewis on Freakonomics Radio

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 60:59 Transcription Available


Enjoy this episode of Freakonomics Radio, where Michael Lewis sat down with Stephen Dubner to discuss his book “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.” Description from the original episode:Lewis got incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried, the billionaire behind the spectacular FTX fraud. His book is a bestseller, but some critics say he went too easy on S.B.F. Lewis tells us why the critics are wrong — and what it's like to watch your book get turned into a courtroom drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Longform
Episode 568: Zoë Schiffer

Longform

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 53:29


Zoë Schiffer is the managing editor for Platformer. Her new book is Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk's Twitter. “Being the person where it's a fireable offense to leak to you … is kind of a badge of honor.” Show notes: zoeschiffer.com Schiffer's Platformer archive Extremely Hardcore: Inside Elon Musk's Twitter (Portfolio • 2024) 03:00 Schiffer's Verge archive 08:00 "How Twitter's child porn problem ruined its plans for an OnlyFans competitor" (Zoë Schiffer and Casey Newton • Verge • Aug 2022) 16:00 Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon (Michael Lewis • W. W. Norton • 2023) 36:00 Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future (Ashlee Vance • Ecco • 2017) 41:00 Ask a Swole Woman (Casey Johnston) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Princeton Alumni Weekly Podcasts
PAW Book Club: Jennifer Weiner '91's “The Breakaway”

Princeton Alumni Weekly Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 33:18


Welcome to the first podcast from PAW's new Book Club, where Princeton alumni read a book together and send PAW their questions for the author. We received some terrific questions for our very first author, Jennifer Weiner, Class of '91, about her latest novel, “The Breakaway.” Jennifer is a prolific writer and frequent topper of bestseller lists. “The Breakaway” hit shelves this summer, and it impressed us at PAW by pulling readers breezily into a story about a bicycling trip led by protagonist Abby Stern, and then layering in thought-provoking and, frankly, controversial themes. PAW Book Club is proud to be sponsored by the Princeton University Store. Missed this read? Join us for the next one, Michael Lewis '82's latest book, “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.” Sign up at bit.ly/paw-book-club.

The Shift
A criptoeconomia promete um ano agitado

The Shift

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 45:13


Será que acabou o inverno da criptoeconomia? O CEO e fundador da Ripio, Sebastian Serrano, conta porque 2024 tem tudo para ser um ano emocionante. Tem halving do bitcoin, tem ETFs agitando as Bolsas e tem muita gente desenvolvendo novos negócios a partir da tokenização e da blockchain que vão impactar a América Latina. Bora lá ouvir? Insights do episódioA página do LinkedIn de Sebastian SerranoO relatório "Crypto Theses 2024", da Messari.io (em inglês)O livro "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon", de Michael Lewis (em inglês)O livro "DeFi e o futuro das finanças", de Campbell Harvey (em português)O livro "Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet", de Chris Dixon (em inglês, pré-ordem)  

Intelligence Squared
Holiday Reads: Michael Lewis, Victoria Smith and Ravinder Bhogal

Intelligence Squared

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2023 66:28


For the third and final instalment of Intelligence Squared's Holiday Reads selection looking back at some of the best books of the year, Conor Boyle and Feyi Adegbite revisit conversations with authors including Michael Lewis, whose book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, tells the story of crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman Fried. We also listen back to a discussion between The Sunday Times' Hadley Freeman and writer Victoria Smith, whose book, Hags: The Demonisation of Middle-Aged Women, confronts misogyny and ageism. Plus, Ravinder Bhogal, the restaurateur and writer behind Jikoni, a restaurant blending Asian, African and Middle Eastern food, discusses her book about Comfort and Joy. You can also find all of their books and a few more in Intelligence Squared's Twelve Books of Christmas list. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/the-blog/?p=the-twelve-books-of-christmas ... If you'd like to get access to all of our longer form interviews and members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events - Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox ... Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more ... Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried
The Rise and Fall of Crypto Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried from Talk Easy

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 64:48 Transcription Available


Enjoy this episode from another Pushkin Industries podcast, Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso. Upon taking a walk with crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, writer Michael Lewis had a sense that there might be a story here. In the intervening two years, that story has taken a series of twists and turns, resulting in Lewis' new book Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. At the top, we walk through Bankman-Fried's Manhattan trial, the subject at the center of this winding story, and why Lewis was first interested in observing him. Then, he unpacks Bankman-Fried's belief in effective altruism, his probabilistic approach to trading, and how his Stanford law professor parents shaped his thinking. On the back-half, we discuss the ten-day period of FTX's collapse, the scene in the Bahamas as Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy, and why Lewis felt a kinship with Sam's parents in that moment. To close, Michael reflects on his own journalistic tendencies and how he managed to write this book in the aftermath of great personal tragedy. For thoughts, reflections, and guest suggestions, drop Sam a line at sf@talkeasypod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maximum Lawyer Podcast
Addressing Trauma and Mental Health in the Legal Profession with Maria Parker

The Maximum Lawyer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 29:16


Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREAre you a lawyer who is struggling with keeping your head above water? In this podcast episode, Jim and Tyson interview Maria Parker, a training and development consultant specializing in trauma-informed practice. Maria shares her journey from mental health nursing to psychotherapy, her work with legal professionals, and her approach to addressing mental health issues. There is no doubt that legal professionals deal with stress, trauma and burnout. It is a part of the job that some handle well and others don't at all. Lawyers work with people who are going through tough times and deal with situations that are not light in nature, Maria talks about the psychotherapy approach she brings to addressing this aspect of the job. Many lawyers deal with trauma and the profession is the perfect way to get away from it. Working a job that is always busy and on the go allows for your brain cognitively to leave your body or leave that trauma and focus on other people's needs. Lawyers are always thinking about the client, the case, prepping for the trial and the list goes on. It is the perfect way to not think about anything that is upsetting you personally.Maria talks about the importance of having a safe space for people to talk about their trauma and stressors. A lot of people will not tell anyone about their troubles because they may feel that person will judge them or misunderstand them. Once there is a safe space, whether that be in a friend's home or therapist's office, people feel validated in their thoughts and experiences. From this point, things can really change for someone who is going through a hard time. There is an issue with just diagnosing someone and prescribing medication so they can deal with the pain and go on with life. Maria believes it is crucial to get the diagnosis and acknowledge it, but then parking it and getting to what is underneath. This means getting to the root of the trauma and working backwards to know what has led someone to where they are now.Tyson, Jim and Maria talk about how common anxiety is among lawyers. Because of the stressful nature of the legal field, many lawyers struggle with anxiety and all that comes with it. There is a struggle to say yes to everything because of the competition that exists within firms. Many lawyers don't get much rest because they are up at all hours working on cases or researching for their trials. There is also an emotionless nature that comes with law where lawyers have to be serious and stone cold to remain professional, which really adds to someone feeling anxious. Listen in to learn more from Maria Parker!1:57 Maria shares the gap she saw in addressing stress and trauma in the legal profession11:11 The significance of creating a safe space for individuals in therapy20:43 The increasing prevalence of anxiety among lawyers23:15 How anxiety serves as a protective mechanismJim's Hack: Check out the book “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon”, by Michael Lewis. Which talks about Sam Bankman-Fried and the rise and fall of crypto. The book provides some good lessons on paying attention to the rules and about the importance of following procedures. Maria Tip: Check out the book “No Bad Parts: Healing Trauma and Restoring Wholeness with the Internal Family Systems Model” by Dr. Richard Schwartz which is all about family systems.Tyson's Tip: Check out the new feature in Canva called Magic Studio, in which you tell it what you want and it will create it for you using AI. https://www.canva.com/Connect with Maria:Linkedin  Resources: Join the Guild Membership Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube Channel Follow us on Instagram Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page Follow us on LinkedIn

Coin Stories
Michael Lewis: Why He 'Wouldn't Bet Against Bitcoin,' SBF's Rise & Fall and Fixing Our Financial System

Coin Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 68:58


Michael Lewis is a financial journalist and author of the new book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," about the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried and the collapse of FTX. His previous works include "The Big Short," "Liar's Poker," "The Blind Side," and "Moneyball." Lewis is also a columnist for Bloomberg View and a contributing writer to Audible. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Art History from Princeton and a Master's Degree in Economics from the London School of Economics. -- "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" https://a.co/d/cRrtLui --  Promotional Links -- Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024: Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at  https://b.tc/conference CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  Coinkite is your go-to tech company for top-notch Bitcoin custody solutions, including the cold card wallet. Get 5% off using my link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Buy vaulted gold, silver, and platinum in seconds with OneGold: https://onegold.me/3s6cGg4. Use code COINSTORIESAU for gold and COINSTORIESAG for silver. The Orange Pill App is building the social layer for Bitcoin:https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell The Bitcoin book you need to effectively orange pill your friends and family, Bitcoin Evangelism by Brian De Mint: https://amzn.to/3GkvStO  If you're looking for the highest-quality sustainable pork, steak and seafood products, look no further than Campo Grande. For $20 off use code HODL: https://eatcampogrande.com/HODL -- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. -- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

Better Than Before with Tony Richards
648: Leadership and Business Book of the Month: Going Infinite: The Rise & Fall of a New Tycoon

Better Than Before with Tony Richards

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 15:24


Our podcast is designed to provide you with top business insights, fresh perspectives from world-class guests, and the tools you need to lead better than before. This week on Better Than Before, Tony shares the quote that he's pondering this week, the National Days of Celebration for the coming week, and he'll also discuss his Leadership & Business Book of the Month: Going Infinite: The Rise & Fall of a new Tycoon by Michael Lewis. That, and much more, on this week's episode of Better Than Before.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Voice of FinTech
Crypto and FinTech-related M&A update with Elliot Chun, Partner at Architect Partners (USA)

Voice of FinTech

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 31:57


Elliot Chun, Partner at Architect Partners, spoke to Rudolf Falat, founder of the Voice of FinTech podcast, about crypto and FinTech-related M&A.Here is what they covered in more detail: Elliot's backstory: how he got to do what he does today Architect Partners' approach towards advising FinTechs - M&A or other matters? Does it mean AP advises only scale-ups or incumbents interested in this space? Specifics of the FinTech M&A and lessons learned The average time to go public has increased tremendously. As Fintechs grow larger and more mature, what are the liquidity and exit options for these companies?  Payments and lending were probably the first areas where FinTech grew. Are we bound to witness a significant consolidation wave in this FinTech vertical? SPACs used to be the favorite buzzword of the day not long ago. What's the status now? Why focus on crypto-related M&A Let's talk about the recent Bitcoin rise and fall – is it due to diversification because investors are worried about inflation due to Covid government support or anything else? A book tip: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by M. Lewis What's the best way to reach out? Website https://architectpartners.com

The Wall Street Skinny
34. Sam Bankman-Fried, Jane Street, FTX & Crypto: The Skinny on “Going Infinite” by Michael Lewis

The Wall Street Skinny

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2023 73:19


A job in Private Equity isn't the highest paying or even the hardest to get... it's actually a job at high frequency trading firms like Jane Street, highly secretive Wall Street firms you've never heard of.  So what actually takes place in those interviews and what do those traders even do? In Michael Lewis's new book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried ("SBF"), Michael Lewis tells the absolutely crazy story of SBF,  crypto, building his crypto exchange FTX, building his own trading firm Alameda Research, Effective Altruism ("EA"), the scandal that took him down leaving him with up to a 110 prison sentence AS WELL AS a sneak peek into these super secretive firms starting from the interview process to some of the craziest trades ever, including one election trade in 2016 that led to a $300mm loss.Michael Lewis is the author of other quintessential books anyone who wants to work on Wall Street must read including The Big Short, Liar's Poker and others. Resources mentioned in the episode:1. Matt Levine's Bloomberg Essay: "The Only Crypto Story You Need"https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2022-the-crypto-story/2. Odd Lots Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/odd-lots/id1056200096Sam Bankman-Fried and Matt Levine on How the Crypto Market Really Workshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sam-bankman-fried-and-matt-levine-on-how-the/id1056200096?i=1000531062191Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok at @thewallstreetskinnyhttps://www.instagram.com/thewallstreetskinny/

Happier in Hollywood
Ep. 338: Creativity Begets Creativity

Happier in Hollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 29:27


When Liz and Sarah sat down to discuss ideas for their next HIH retreat, they realized having one idea made it easier to have another and another. Creativity begets creativity! In Take A Hike, Sarah talks about the benefit of knowing your neighbors. She even borrowed an actual cup of sugar from someone on her cul-de-sac! Liz and Sarah answer a question about how to know if your child might be a future writer in The Mailroom. (Note: Asking for a typewriter is a definite sign.) This week's Hollywood Hack comes from HIH retreat attendee Jenn — sing bad news. Then Liz is on a Celebrity Sighting roll. She saw Maya Rudolph at a cross country meet. Finally, this week Liz recommends two books for people interested in the world of crypto — Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis and Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall by Zeke Faux. Get in touch on Instagram: @Sfain & @LizCraft Get in touch on Threads: @Sfain & @LizCraft Visit our website: https://happierinhollywood.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/HappierinHollywood/ Happier in Hollywood is part of ‘The Onward Project,' a family of podcasts brought together by Gretchen Rubin—all about how to make your life better. Check out the other Onward Project podcasts—Happier with Gretchen Rubin, Side Hustle School, and Everything Happens with Kate Bowler . If you liked this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and tell your friends! LINKS:  Maya Rudolph: Maya Rudolph - Biography - IMDbimdb.com Going Infinite by Michael Lewis: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoonamazon.com Number Go Up by Zeke Faux: Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fallamazon.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Going Infinite: Michael Lewis Discusses the Rise and Fall of FTX Founder and Crypto Tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 51:05


816: Michael Lewis joins Peter High in a discussion about his latest book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, and the insights he gleaned from his research into FTX and the disgraced founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. He shares how the topic stumbled into his lap, what interested him about the story, and why luck played a role in the story's success. Michael Lewis pulls anecdotes from his book and talks about getting to know the crypto tycoon, learning about his upbringing, and understanding how the concept of ‘effective altruism' set SBF on his eventual path. He talks about the unconventional business structure of FTX, the skepticism he has around cryptocurrency in general, and his unique perspective on whether or not the crypto startup founder is criminally crooked or just chaotically disorganized.

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)
Going Infinite: Michael Lewis Discusses the Rise and Fall of FTX Founder and Crypto Tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 51:05


816: Michael Lewis joins Peter High in a discussion about his latest book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, and the insights he gleaned from his research into FTX and the disgraced founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. He shares how the topic stumbled into his lap, what interested him about the story, and why luck played a role in the story's success. Michael Lewis pulls anecdotes from his book and talks about getting to know the crypto tycoon, learning about his upbringing, and understanding how the concept of ‘effective altruism' set SBF on his eventual path. He talks about the unconventional business structure of FTX, the skepticism he has around cryptocurrency in general, and his unique perspective on whether or not the crypto startup founder is criminally crooked or just chaotically disorganized.

Intelligence Squared
Michael Lewis on The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, Part Two

Intelligence Squared

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 31:58


This is the second instalment of a three-part discussion. Michael Lewis is the renowned author of bestselling nonfiction hits including Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys and Liar's Poker. His latest is his most anticipated book to date: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, a gripping, real-time narrative chronicling the enigmatic protagonist behind one of the most catastrophic financial meltdowns of the 21st century. This character is Sam Bankman-Fried, who became the world's youngest billionaire before his thirtieth birthday. And Lewis is uniquely positioned to tell his story, having been granted unprecedented access by Bankman-Fried, allowing him to witness his entire tumultuous journey. Joining Lewis in conversation is our host the journalist and presenter Ritula Shah. We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  And while you're listening, why not visit Intelligencesquared.com and sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about some of our great upcoming events and deals. If you'd like to support our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations, as well as ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared. Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
The Rise and Fall of Crypto Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried (with Writer Michael Lewis)

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 68:11 Transcription Available


Upon taking a walk with crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried, writer Michael Lewis had a sense that there might be a story here. In the intervening two years, that story has taken a series of twists and turns, resulting in Lewis' new book Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. At the top, we walk through the latest events in Bankman-Fried's Manhattan trial (7:27), the subject at the center of this winding story (12:06), and why Lewis was first interested in observing him (17:50). Then, he unpacks Bankman-Fried's belief in effective altruism (20:00), his probabilistic approach to trading (23:50), and how his Stanford law professor parents shaped his thinking (27:36). On the back-half, we discuss the ten-day period of FTX's collapse (38:00), the scene in the Bahamas as Bankman-Fried filed for bankruptcy (47:10), and why Lewis felt a kinship with Sam's parents in that moment (50:32). To close, Michael reflects on his own journalistic tendencies (55:10) and how he managed to write this book in the aftermath of great personal tragedy (1:06:50). For thoughts, reflections, and guest suggestions, drop me a line at sf@talkeasypod.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intelligence Squared
Michael Lewis on The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, Part One

Intelligence Squared

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 33:19


Michael Lewis is the renowned author of bestselling nonfiction hits including Moneyball, The Big Short, Flash Boys and Liar's Poker. His latest is his most anticipated book to date: Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, a gripping, real-time narrative chronicling the enigmatic protagonist behind one of the most catastrophic financial meltdowns of the 21st century. This character is Sam Bankman-Fried, who became the world's youngest billionaire before his thirtieth birthday. And Lewis is uniquely positioned to tell his story, having been granted unprecedented access by Bankman-Fried, allowing him to witness his entire tumultuous journey. Joining Lewis in conversation is our host the journalist and presenter Ritula Shah. This is the first of a three-part discussion.  We'd love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  And while you're listening, why not visit Intelligencesquared.com and sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about some of our great upcoming events and deals. If you'd like to support our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations, as well as ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more, become a supporter of Intelligence Squared. Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Software Defined Talk
Episode 437: The Let it Ride Lifestyle

Software Defined Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 48:54


This week, we discuss Amazon embracing Microsoft Office 365, offer some SBF hot takes, and review the lessons Docker learned when building an open-source business. Plus, we share thoughts on the new Apple Pencil, USB-C, and some Tim Cook fan fiction. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode (https://www.youtube.com/live/FR4HLs-xTOE?si=HsavpdEHYVF_FhYP) 437 (https://www.youtube.com/live/FR4HLs-xTOE?si=HsavpdEHYVF_FhYP) Runner-up Titles My enemy's Word Processor is my friend. You know what we should do, we should just meet about it. A downgrade would be an upgrade. Megadeal's a great word. It worked for Shingy Use my template. 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Check Your Balances
Did Michael Lewis Get Duped?

Check Your Balances

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 27:29


Famed author, Michael Lewis, is taking a lot of heat for his portrayal of Sam Bankman-Fried in his new book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. Dan's take on the book and a discussion of how much you need to be offered to switch banks on this week's show.Send questions to checkyourbalances@outlook.comCheck out the show on YouTubeFollow us on Instagram

SL Advisors Talks Energy
Book Review — Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

SL Advisors Talks Energy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2023 4:40


I listed to the audio version of Going Infinite by Michael Lewis on a recent road trip visiting clients. If you're planning to drive from Washington DC to Columbia, SC and then on to Charleston, you'll find that the book and travel time are nicely synchronized. It's always better when the author does the reading. […]

The Ezra Klein Show
The lessons of Sam Bankman-Fried

The Ezra Klein Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 55:37


Michael Lewis joins Sean Illing to discuss his new book about Sam Bankman-Fried, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. They talk about the FTX crash, what Lewis learned while shadowing Bankman-Fried, and what SBF's rise and fall says about us and our financial systems. Host: Sean Illing (@seanilling), host, The Gray Area Guest: Michael Lewis, author, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon References:  Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis (W.W. Norton & Company, 2023) The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis (W.W. Norton & Company, 2010) The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis (W.W. Norton & Company, 2007) Moneyball: The Art of Winning An Unfair Game by Michael Lewis (W.W. Norton & Company, 2004) Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis (W.W. Norton & Company, 1989) “Sam Bankman-Fried tries to explain himself” by Kelsey Piper (Vox, Nov. 2022) Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Engineer: Patrick Boyd Deputy Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind the Money with the Financial Times
Bonus: Michael Lewis on FTX & Sam Bankman-Fried

Behind the Money with the Financial Times

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 40:56


This week, we have a bonus episode for you, live from the FT Due Diligence Forum in London. FT chief features writer Henry Mance sits down with author Michael Lewis to discuss his new book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, an all-access account of Sam Bankman-Fried before his crypto exchange FTX collapsed. This conversation was recorded on October 11 2023. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:What Michael Lewis got wrong about FTXMichael Lewis on how Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX fell — book reviewHow to beat Sam Bankman-Fried at trading when you've already lostThe SBF trial is a reminder that crypto is a rotten businessMany people longed to believe in Sam Bankman-Fried Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd
Going Infinite with Michael Lewis: the story of Sam Bankman-Fried

Reasons to be Cheerful with Ed Miliband and Geoff Lloyd

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 44:08


Story hound Michael Lewis is back with a new book that charts the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, once the world's youngest billionaire. A journalist once said that they would read a history of the stapler if Michael Lewis wrote it, and he delivers his most compelling story yet (office stationery absent). Well versed in the world of finance, the Moneyball and Big Short author was granted unparalleled access to SBF, the crypto tycoon who said he wanted to give away his money to good causes. Then - in November 2022 - his company collapsed. Michael tells us what it's like to write a book where your protagonist is arrested halfway through, why he never wanted to write about cryptocurrency and what his time with Sam Bankman-Fried taught him—and should teach us.GuestMichael Lewis, Author and JournalistMore informationBuy a copy of Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sunday Book Review
October 15, 2023 – The Fall of SBF and Crypto Edition

Sunday Book Review

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2023 5:13


In the Sunday Book Review, Tom Fox considers books that would interest the compliance professional, the business executive, or anyone who might be curious. It could be books about business, compliance, history, leadership, current events, or anything else that might interest Tom. In today's edition of the Sunday Book Review, Tom considers four books reviewed by Brooke Masters in the FT on the fall of SBF, FTX, and crypto. Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon by Michael Lewis Number Go Up: Inside Crypto's Wild Rise and Staggering Fall by Zeke Faux  Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud By Ben McKenzie and Jacob Silverman Tokens: The Future of Money in the Age of the Platform by Rachel O'Dwyer   Resource: Michael Lewis on how Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX fell by Brooke Masters in the FT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Motivated Entrepreneurs
#1327 - Going Infinite: Book Review

Motivated Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 3:28


Good morning everyone! Thank you for listening to the Motivated Entrepreneurs podcast. Today we have a book review called "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis. In Going Infinite Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Both psychological portrait and financial roller-coaster ride, Going Infinite is Michael Lewis at the top of his game, tracing the mind-bending trajectory of a character who never liked the rules and was allowed to live by his own—until it all came undone. I hope you like and enjoy this episode. Please give it a listen. Listen on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VkXGHq Listen on Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/39TYebQ Motivated Entrepreneurs Website: https://motivatedentrepreneurs.co.uk/ Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to Motivated Entrepreneurs Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3eA64u5   Cheers, Dean

Brendan O'Connor
Going Infinite

Brendan O'Connor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2023 28:57


Author Michael Lewis talks Brendan through the rollercoaster ride of his new book Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon about the catastrophic collapse of cryptocurrency superstar Sam Bankman-Fried.

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The Lincoln Project
Going Infinite with Michael Lewis

The Lincoln Project

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 33:34


Host Reed Galen is joined by New York Times bestselling author Michael Lewis to discuss the rise of Sam Bankman-Fried, his (and his crypto exchange FTX's) rise to prominence, and how it all unraveled. Plus, what seems to draw Americans to the likes of Sam Bankman-Fried, Elon Musk, and Donald Trump? For more on this topic be sure to pick up Michael Lewis' latest book, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. To hear more from Reed Galen, subscribe to his brand new Substack, The Home Front. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katie Couric
Michael Lewis Explains It All: The SBF Trial, Crypto, and his new book Going Infinite

Katie Couric

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 34:47 Transcription Available


Michael Lewis is like a literary Forrest Gump. He always seems to know where the biggest story of the year is going to be–and he's usually halfway through a book about it when it breaks. This time he couldn't have gotten the timing better: his book Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon came out the same day as Sam Bankman-Fried, the book's subject, went on trial in the aftermath of the collapse of his crypto exchange, FTX, and Alameda Research. So thank goodness Michael is here, because there are enough acronyms in this fascinating story to make your head spin–not to mention getting your head around the blockchain. In this conversation Michael takes us from his first impressions to his hard-won insights into SBF and his motivations, mistakes, and the mayhem he's been at the center of. He also takes the time to talk us through the Effective Altruism movement that underpinned SBF's ideology and explains the ins and outs of FTX's rise–and the details of how it collapsed, taking billions in net worths along with it. He also hints at how that money might not be so gone after all.  If you can't get enough of this story check out Michael's podcast Judging Sam, available wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Booked Up with Jen Taub
46: MICHAEL LEWIS on Going Infinite

Booked Up with Jen Taub

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 63:19


Author Michael Lewis joins Jen Taub today to talk about Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon, his new book that focuses on Sam Bankman-Fried, the crypto-wunderkind who is now on trial on federal criminal charges including wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, and money laundering.  Though Michael needs no introduction, here's one anyway. You know Michael from his numerous bestselling works of narrative nonfiction. You may in fact be someone like John Williams of the New York Times book review who wrote: “I would read an 800-page history of the stapler if he wrote it.”  I'm certain that I would as well, and not just because my preliminary research of the stapler shows that there is some controversy as to its origins. But, I digress. Michael Lewis may be best known for his follow-the-money books. These include his debut work  Liar's Poker about binge-eating bond traders on Wall Street in the 1980s, as well as The Big Short published in 2010, about a scrappy selection of investors who saw that the toxic-mortgage-linked securities bubble was about to burst and made billions on their related trades. Several of Michael's books have been made into feature films including the Big Short, directed by Adam McKay; Moneyball, and The Blind Side. Beyond his story-telling excellence, what makes Michael's work so compellihg are the unexpected discoveries about the fragility of our government infrastructure such as with the Fifth Risk and his ability to make us think in a more nuanced way about high-profile topics, including his already controversial take on SBF. Jen and Michael Lewis talk about indicted crypto-wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF).  In their discussion they contemplated whether SBF ran his businesses like an absent-minded parent setting up an Easter Egg hunt without making note of how many and where the eggs were. As an alternative, he might have deliberately siphoned off customer and investor assets and hide them in accounts to use later for himself or his charitable causes.  Let's dive in, Contact Booked Up: You can email Jen & the Booked Up team at: BOOKEDUP@POLITICON.COM or by writing to:  BOOKED UP  P.O. BOX 147 NORTHAMPTON, MA 01061 Get More from Michael Lewis  Website | Author of GOING INFINITE  and Many more books! Get More from Jen Taub: Twitter| Money & Gossip  Substack | Author of BIG DIRTY MONEY 

Masters in Business
Michael Lewis on Cryptocurrency and the FTX Empire

Masters in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 76:18 Transcription Available


 Bloomberg Radio host Barry Ritholtz speaks to Michael Lewis, whose latest book is "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. He takes readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy and the justice system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Roundtable
"Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis

The Roundtable

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 28:02


When Michael Lewis first met him, Sam Bankman-Fried was the world's youngest billionaire and crypto's Gatsby. CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries all vied for his time and cash after he catapulted, practically overnight, onto the Forbes billionaire list. Who was this rumpled guy in cargo shorts and limp white socks, whose eyes twitched across Zoom meetings as he played video games on the side?In "Going Infinite" Lewis sets out to answer this question, taking readers into the mind of Bankman-Fried, whose rise and fall offers an education in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system.

Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
Michael Lewis, GOING INFINITE: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 31:22


Zibby interviews Michael Lewis — his second time on the podcast — about his latest masterpiece of narrative nonfiction, Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. This time, he followed crypto CEO Sam Bankman-Fried who, while still under age 30, became worth more than $20 billion, only to lose it all and stand trial — which started yesterday! Michael Lewis says the story was like a Shakespearean saga laid at his feet, and he just had to not mess it up. During the conversation, he shows Zibby the inside flap of the book jacket, his only time showing off the book's secret! Listen to this newsworthy episode as the trial unfolds in real-time. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3LLOyplShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Nonlinear Library
EA - "Going Infinite" - New book on FTX/SBF released today + my TL;DR by Nicky Pochinkov

The Nonlinear Library

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 4:25


Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: "Going Infinite" - New book on FTX/SBF released today + my TL;DR, published by Nicky Pochinkov on October 4, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Just finished new book about FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried, launched today: "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" by Michael Lewis. The book itself is quite engaging and interesting, so I recommend it as a read.The book talks about: Early life and general personality Working at Jane Steet Capital Early days at Alameda and the falling out A refreshed alameda The early FTX days and actions of Sam Post-FTX days, and where did the money go? The book talks a decent bit about effective altruists in both good and bad light. Some particularly interesting anecdotes and information according to the book (contains "spoilers"): In early Alameda days, they apparently lost track of (as in, didn't know where it went) $ millions of XRP tokens, and Sam was just like "ehh, who cares, there is like 80% chance will show up eventually, so we can just count it as 80% of the value". This + general disorganisation + risk taking really pissed off many of the first wave of EAs working there, and a bunch of people left. Eventually, they actually "found" the XRP: it was in some crypto exchange they were using, and some software bug meant it was not labelled correctly, so they had to email them about it. Where did all the lost FTX money go? At FTX the lack of organisation was similar, but much larger in scale. Last chapter has napkin calculations with in-goings vs out-goings for FTX. (Edit: See this below). While they clearly spent and lost lots of money, some of the assets were just lost track of because didn't care to keep track because other assets were so large that these were not that important/urgent. So far "the debtors have recovered approximately 7 billion dollars in assets, and they anticipate further recoveries", which could be an additional approx $7.2Billion to still be found (which might be sold for less as much of it non-cash, but at least $2Billion?), not even including potential clawbacks like investment into Anthropic. A naive reading suggests there could have been enough to repay all the affected customers? EDIT: here is the "napkin math" given in the book of combined FTX+Alameda ingoings and outgoings over the course of a few years. So the question in the final chapters of the book is accounting for the $6 Billion discrepancy. Clearly the customer funds were misused by Sam and Alameda, and the numbers are not to be taken at face value (for example, the profits at Alameda could be questioned), but possibly worth viewing at as a possible reference point for those interested in them but not willing to read the whole book:Money In: Customer Deposits: $15 billion Investment from Venture Capitalists: $2.3 billion Alameda Training Profits: $2.5 billion FTX Exchange Revenues: $2 billion Net Outstanding Loans from Crypto Lenders (mainly Genesis and BlockFi): $1.5 billion Original Sale of FTT: $35 million Total Money In: $23 billion Money Out: Return to Customers During the November Run: $5 billion Amount Paid Out to CZ: $1.4 billion (excluding $500 million worth of FTT and $80 million worth of BNB tokens) Sam's Private Investments: $4.4 billion (with at least $300 million paid for using shares and FTX) Loans to Sam: $1 billion (used for political and EA donations to avoid stock dividends) Loans to Nishad: $543 million (for similar purposes) Endorsement Deals: $500 million (potentially more, including cases where FTX paid endorsers with FTX stock) Buying and Burning Their Exchange Token FTT: $600 million Out Expenses (Salaries, Lunch, Bahamas Real Estate): $1 billion Total Money Out: $14.443 Billion After the Crash: $3 billion on hand. $450 million stolen in hack Here are the largest manifold markets on FTX repayment I could find f...

Stories of our times
Sam Bankman-Fried: The inside story from the author of The Big Short

Stories of our times

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 36:32


Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short, met Sam Bankman-Fried when his crypto exchange was rewriting the rules of global finance and was by his side when the empire imploded. Ahead of his fraud trial which starts today, this is the inside story of the crypto whizz kid at the heart of one of the 21st century's most spectacular financial collapses.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Host: Luke Jones.Guest: Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short, Moneyball, The Blind Side and Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon. Clips: CNET, CBS, CNBC, Fox, BBC, Yahoo Finance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried
Judging Sam: Going Infinite – Jacob Weisberg interviews Michael Lewis

Against the Rules with Michael Lewis: The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 32:28 Transcription Available


For the past year and a half, journalist Michael Lewis has been following crypto entrepreneur and former CEO of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried. The resulting book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon", is out October 3. When Michael started his reporting, SBF was heralded as a wunderkind, a genius, a crypto innovator, a major philanthropist and political donor. Now, Sam Bankman-Fried is standing trial on multiple charges, including wire fraud, securities fraud, and misusing billions of dollars of customer funds. If convicted, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars. Michael was there – with unprecedented access – to see it all happen. In this episode, Pushkin's Jacob Weisberg interviews Michael about how he chose Sam as his book subject, what he thought the book was going to be about, and when he sensed things were going to come crashing down for Sam and FTX. This conversation was recorded on September 13. Questions for Michael? Submit them by clicking the link in our show notes or visiting atrpodcast.com To listen to all of our coverage ad-free, sign up for Pushkin plus on the Against The Rules show page in Apple Podcasts or at Pushkin.fm/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS This Morning - News on the Go
Michael Lewis Explores Unconventional Life of Sam Bankman-Fried | Sir Patrick Stewart Reflects on Six-Decade Career

CBS This Morning - News on the Go

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 30:53


During Breast Cancer Awareness month, we're introducing you to two leaders of The Breasties, an all-inclusive community for survivors and others impacted by breast and gynecologic cancers. Chief community officer Trish Michelle and co-founder Paige More join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their personal journeys and how The Breasties is bringing people together and making a difference. They are joined by Dr. Elisabeth Potter, a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction and advocated with The Breasties to reverse the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' decision to limit access to reconstruction options for women affected by breast cancer.For the second Sunday in a row, superstar Taylor Swift attends a Kansas City Chiefs game to cheer tight end Travis Kelce amid romance rumors.As part of our ongoing series Kindness 101, CBS News' Steve Hartman and his kids are sharing stories built around themes of kindness and character and the people who have mastered both. His latest lesson is encouragement.Sir Patrick Stewart, best known as legendary Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the "Star Trek" franchise and as Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" movies, sat down with CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers to discuss his new book, "Making it So: A Memoir."Best-selling author Michael Lewis joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his new book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," which tracks the growth and collapse of cryptocurrency firms founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, who is facing trial this week on fraud charges.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.