Staying Relevant in a Changing World: Bill Gurley on AI, Careers, and Policy Impact Theory w/ Tom Bilyeu

This is where it gets spicy. Part two kicks off with a crash course in policy experiments and why state-vs-state competition could be America’s cheat code—or its downfall. If you’ve ever raged at why politicians keep talking but nothing gets fixed (homelessness, out-of-control rents, broken education system), Bill Gurley is right there with you—AND he’s backing up his rant with receipts. We peel back what actually works in places like Austin and Houston—and why so much good policy gets blocked by bad incentives and performative politics. Get ready for eye-popping stories about lobbyists, broken U.S. systems versus what works in Germany and China, and why American media coverage can’t keep up. Plus, we go deep on the future of AI—where Bill is refreshingly candid about both the bubble and the opportunity (if you’re not learning these tools, what are you even doing?!). Bill breaks down exactly who loses their jobs, how schools and kids can weaponize curiosity, and why passion—not just hard work—protects you from getting left behind. Wrapping up, we riff on Bill’s new book “Running Down a Dream,” the cruel illusion of the “safe” path, and why genius (and VC success) is a young person’s game. This is SO much more than tech talk—this is your cheat sheet for thriving in a world that’s never stopping. Follow Bill Gurley:Twitter: What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: Tik Tok: Twitter: YouTube: Blinkist: Start your free trial at Free shipping and 365-day returns at Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at IQ: Visit for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at Business: Switch to AT&T Business at business.att.comNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at Metals: Future-proof your wealth at Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code IMPACT at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This episode was published on Apr 25, 2026.

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