Welcome to the Learning With Lowell show! In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Michael Gibson, who is the co-founder and general partner at 1517, a venture capital fund that supports dropouts and individuals who haven’t attended college. Michael has an interesting background, having pursued a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Oxford before embarking on his journey in the startup world.
Throughout his career, Michael has written for prestigious publications such as MIT’s Technology Review, National Review, the Atlantic, and City Journal, sharing his insights on innovation and technology. He has also conducted over 170 interviews with various experts, resulting in a wealth of knowledge and experience.
No autodidact should miss out on the incredible opportunity to learn from Michael. Check out his website, Learning with Lowell, where he has compiled a list of over 321 book recommendations from his extensive interviews over the past five years. [^1^]
If you want to stay up to date with the latest developments and exciting news, make sure to sign up for the newsletter on Lowell’s website. [^2^]
For those who prefer different platforms, you can listen to the Learning With Lowell show on Spotify or subscribe to the show’s RSS feed. Additionally, the show is also available on YouTube, where you can find the full interview with Michael Gibson and other engaging content. [^3^]
To learn more about Michael Gibson and the incredible work he does, visit his official website and check out his profiles on Crunchbase and Twitter. [^4^][^5^][^6^]
In this episode, Michael and Lowell discuss topics such as leadership, science, and how people are making a positive impact on the world. The conversation delves deep into the lives of individuals who we wouldn’t typically hear from, presenting valuable insights and perspectives.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a lifelong autodidact on a mission to spread knowledge and inspire change. Tune in to the Learning With Lowell show and join the conversation! [^7^][^8^][^9^]
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**Transcript**:
00:00 Intro Michael Gibson
00:25 Peter Thiel and 1517
08:45 Innovation
11:00 Stay under Peter Thiel’s umbrella and history
15:04 Martin Luther and reformation
18:25 Auth system for people
23:50 Problems and big ideas
30:30 Small things representing big parts of personality
35:05 Staying on cutting edge / weirdo brokers
42:30 George Church people
50:10 Education system / unlocking brains
59:30 Mentorship
1:01:50 Advice to give and avoid
1:06:55 Life Philosophy
1:08:55 History of the renaissance
1:10:55 Books
1:13:44 Who over what
1:16:44 Unanswered question
#peterthiel #venturecapital #author
Sources:
[^1^]: [Over 321 Books from 170+ Interviews over 5 Years for Autodidacts](https://www.learningwithlowell.com/over-321-books-from-170-interviews-over-5-years-for-autodidacts/)
[^2^]: [Newsletter Sign Up](https://learningwithlowell.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08ed8a56013d8b3a3c01e27fc&id=6ecaa9189b)
[^3^]: [Learning With Lowell on Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCTRH)
[^4^]: [Michael Gibson on Crunchbase](https://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-gibson-4)
[^5^]: [Michael Gibson on Twitter](https://twitter.com/William_Blake)
[^6^]: [1517 Official Website](https://www.1517fund.com/)
[^7^]: [Learning With Lowell on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-Q)
[^8^]: [Learning With Lowell YouTube Clips](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfA)
[^9^]: [Learning With Lowell Website](https://www.learningwithlowell.com/)
Michael Gibson is the co-founder of the venture capital fund 1517, which is devoted to backing dropouts and people who never stepped foot on a college campus. Before his academic apostasy, he was working towards a doctorate in philosophy at the University of Oxford. He has written on innovation and technology for MIT’s Technology Review, National Review, the Atlantic, and City Journal.
Over 321 books from 170 plus interviews over 5 years
Over 321 books from 170 interviews over 5 years for autodidacts
Newsletter sign up (new and exciting developments)
https://learningwithlowell.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=08ed8a56013d8b3a3c01e27fc&id=6ecaa9189b
PODCAST INFO:
The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.
LINKS
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66eFLHQclKe5p3bMXsCTRH
RSS: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/feed/podcast/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzri06unR-lMXbl6sqWP_-Q
Youtube clips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-B5x371AzTGgK-_q3U_KfA
Website: https://www.learningwithlowell.com/
Michael Gibson Links
https://www.crunchbase.com/person/michael-gibson-4
Tweets by William_Blake
https://www.1517fund.com/
timestamps/show notes
00:00 Intro Michael Gibson
00:25 Peter Thiel and 1517
08:45 Innovation
11:00 Stay under Peter Thiel’s umbrella and history
15:04 Martin Luther and reformation
18:25 Auth system for people
23:50 Problems and big ideas
30:30 Small things representing big parts of personality
35:05 Staying on cutting edge / weirdo brokers
42:30 George Church people
50:10 Education system / unlocking brains
59:30 Mentorship
1:01:50 Advice to give and avoid
1:06:55 Life Philosophy
1:08:55 History of the renaissance
1:10:55 Books
1:13:44 Who over what
1:16:44 Unanswered question
#peterthiel #venturecapital #author
Nice interview
hmm