My excellent Conversation with Michael Moritz
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On this episode of the podcast, Tyler Cowen converses with Michael Moritz, discussing his life and career. Michael Moritz is a dilettante with many interests, including writing books, painting, and history. He shares his childhood in Wales, where his love for visual arts was born, and explains why he disappointed his Latin teacher. The conversation also touches on Thanksgiving dinner with Philip Roth, visiting Germany, and his newly acquired German citizenship.
Moritz reveals his journey into Sequoia, where a history major with no technical background managed to impress Don Valentine. He also shares insights into Steve Jobs, Alex Ferguson, and the Holocaust, highlighting the recurring theme of unsatisfied curiosity throughout his life. When asked if he has ever tried painting, Moritz admits it is exasperating, but he enjoys the process and finds it enlightening.
The podcast concludes with a recommendation for Moritz's latest book, Ausländer: One Family's Story of Escape and Exile.
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