The Millennium of Optimism - Packy McCormick | #50

Today, Santiago & Josh interview Packy McCormick, Founder of Not Boring and a16z Crypto advisor, to discuss Packy's early career and launch of the Not Boring newsletter, his favorite startups, some of the most exciting companies shaking up the defense and energy industries, and what the future holds for American Dynamism.

 

We cover: 

 

> The American Millennium

> Starting a newsletter during COVID

> Nuclear as a Civilization-level unlock

> Techno-industrials and the call of adventure

> "The crypto hype was good, actually"

> You'll eat fake meat (and like it)

 

 

Packy is the Founder of Not Boring, a weekly newsletter covering strategy and finance through the stories of companies big and small. After starting his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Packy spent six years as the NYC GM and VP, Experience at Breather.

 

Learn more about Packy McCormick's work:

https://notboring.co

https://x.com/packyM

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