In our 4th episode of The Riff, Byrne Hobart and Erik Torenberg discuss the complex interplay of technology, economic growth, demographics and investment decisions and the socio-technological implications of dating apps on society. They also debate the impact of political leaders' policies on capital markets, focusing specifically on the comparison of Xi Jinping's and Trump's stances and their tangible effects. Need Soc 2 compliance? Get 20% off your first year of Secureframe by mentioning "The Riff" during your free demo: https://secureframe.com/riff

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Check out Erik's new show Request for Startups featuring a rotating cast of founders and investors sharing their requests for startups they want to exist in the world, and also their stories of navigating the idea maze in different sectors so founders don’t have to reinvent the wheel anymore. The first episode is out now - we cover better dating apps, references as a service, and WeWork for productivity

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We're hiring across the board at Turpentine and for Erik's personal team on other projects he's incubating. He's hiring a Chief of Staff, EA, Head of Special Projects, Investment Associate, and more. For a list of JDs, check out: eriktorenberg.com.

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The Riff is a part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co

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Byrne's writing: https://thediff.co

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Episode Preview 

(00:28) The Capital Gains edition

(04:57) The Role of Demographics in Investment

(05:32) The Influence of Macro Factors

(06:43) The Impact of Globalization

(13:40) The Effect of Aging Society on Economy

(17:50) The Influence of Politics on Economy

(18:00) Sponsor: Secureframe

(23:45) Discussing the Upcoming Election

(27:12) The Impact of Immigration Policies

(31:49) The Importance of Accounting in Government

(33:41) The Cold War and Its Impact on Global Economics

(35:15) The Role of Institutions in Economic Outcomes

(35:48) The Influence of Geography on Economic Success

(36:30) The Impact of Ideology on Economic Growth

(37:10) The Role of Talent and Resources in Economic Success

(41:04) The Future of China in the Global Economy

(47:16) The Influence of Technology on Economic Trends

(47:40) The Impact of Demographics on Economic Growth

(48:04) The Role of AI in the Future Economy

(01:01:07) The Impact of Dating Markets on Fertility Rates

(01:03:22) The Future of Dating Sites and Social Norms