YUVC#20 - Cyrus, Podcaster and Founder @Rational VC, A Unique VC Model Centered Around Timeless Ideas

YZ Yuanzhe Fu + YY Yuyan Wang, founders of YUVC are thrilled to be joined by Cyrus Yari, co-founder at Rational VC, the podcast-turned-VC fund charging 0 management fee and investing alongside Founders Fund, A16z, Sam Altman, among others.
In 3 core values Cyrus believes: authenticity, truth-seeking, long-termism. He may have the best understanding of the positive black swans and asymmetric bets advocated by Nassim Taleb.

Impressed by his words, life's meaning revolves around freedom, personal growth, and contributing positively to society.

Chapters

🏃00:00 Cyrus's Journey to Rational VC
💪06:19 The Power of Positive Black Swans and Asymmetric Bets
💡11:35 Rational VC: A Different Approach to Venture Capital
🤔17:58 The Long Game: Building a Media Company Around Timeless Ideas
🎲25:15 Investing in Deep Tech and Life Sciences: A Focus on Impact
🧐33:26 The Meaning of Life: Freedom, Growth, and Impact