The Future of Markets, Democracy, and Geopolitics in the 21st Century with Samo Burja

Samo Burja (@SamoBurja), founder of Bismarck Analysis, joins Erik for this episode. You can find him on Medium at medium.com/@samo.burja. They talk about: - Whether capitalism and democracy are incompatible and what the future holds for democracy. - Why economists need to look inside companies to learn from their cultures, not just at the relations between companies. - Why the grey hoody is as much a worker’s uniform as the suit of the 1950s was. - The coming merger of east and west coast media companies. - China, the trade war, and the effects of the country expanding its influence in Europe and the Middle East. - Why the big story of the 21st century that everyone is missing is that the Indian Ocean will become the hub of the world economy. - Why he’s skeptical about the extent to which crypto will decentralize society. - What people misunderstand about Henry Kissinger’s approach to geopolitics. 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.