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Ticketmaster Is a Mafia, Serena Williams is killing the Investing Game

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The conversation covers the topic of dynamic pricing in the ticketing industry, specifically focusing on Ticketmaster and its monopoly-like practices. It explores how Ticketmaster, owned by Live Nation, controls a significant portion of the ticketing market and uses exclusive contracts and pricing strategies to maximize profits. The hosts discuss the negative impact on consumers, the lack of innovation in the industry, and the challenges faced by artists. They also touch on the issue of hate comments on social media and share strategies for dealing with them. The conversation concludes with a discussion on content creation and the challenges of building a following on platforms like TikTok. Serena Williams is a major angel investor, with a hit rate of 14 out of 60 investments turning into unicorns. She has also raised $110 million for a traditional VC fund, with 80% of the founders in her portfolio being underrepresented. Serena's success shows that athletes can have a significant impact as investors and