Arnold Schwarzenegger and Ann Miura-Ko — The Tim Ferriss Show
13 Jul 2024 (2 months ago)
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- Arnold Schwarzenegger, a former bodybuilder, actor, and politician, and Ann Miura-Ko, a venture capitalist and co-founder of Floodgate, are the guests on this episode.
- Tim Ferriss asks Arnold Schwarzenegger about his early life and career.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about his childhood in Austria, his bodybuilding career, and his transition to acting.
- Ann Miura-Ko talks about her background in finance and her decision to co-found Floodgate.
- Floodgate is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies.
- Ann Miura-Ko discusses the importance of investing in startups.
- She believes that startups are the key to economic growth and innovation.
- She also talks about the challenges of investing in startups, such as the high risk of failure.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about his experience investing in startups.
- He says that he is attracted to startups that have a strong team, a clear vision, and a scalable business model.
- He also talks about the importance of being patient when investing in startups.
- This episode is a two-for-one special celebrating the podcast's 10th anniversary and surpassing 1 billion downloads.
- Curated selection of the best and favorite episodes from over 700 episodes in the last decade.
- Aim to introduce lesser-known individuals who have had a transformative impact, alongside famous guests.
- Discover hidden gems that may have been missed due to busy news cycles or overlooked episodes.
- Carefully paired guests for these super combo episodes.
- Bios of all guests can be found at tim.blog/combo.
- Arnold's confidence came from his clear vision of winning the Mr. Universe competition.
- He visualized himself on stage, winning the trophy, and being idolized by bodybuilders and spectators.
- This vision inspired him to push himself during training and go all out in competitions.
- Arnold traveled to Stuttgart, Germany, for the Junior Mr. Europe competition by taking a slow train, as he didn't have much money.
- He didn't have a passport because it was surrendered during his military service, but he managed to get through customs.
- Arnold was determined to win the competition and saw it as an opportunity to make his first entry into an international competition.
- He believed he could win and exuded confidence during the pose-off, making his competitors feel inferior.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger believes that bodybuilding and life involve psychological warfare.
- While working as a gym trainer in Munich, he discovered people's vulnerabilities and used them to his advantage during competitions.
- Schwarzenegger would point out perceived flaws in his competitors' physiques, causing them to doubt themselves.
- He believed that mental strength and psychology are more important than physical attributes in sports.
- Schwarzenegger developed an arsenal of mental strategies to overcome challenges and achieve success.
- Never auditioned for regular parts due to his unique appearance.
- Envisioned carving out a unique niche for himself in the movie industry.
- Faced skepticism from producers, agents, and managers who believed his muscular physique was outdated for the time.
- Stayed persistent and believed in his vision.
- Gained recognition through talk show appearances, leading to opportunities in movies.
- Landed the role in Conan the Barbarian, a $20 million movie, and later in Terminator, where his unique qualities became assets.
- His distinct appearance and voice were crucial to the success of these roles.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger became a millionaire through real estate investments before his acting career took off.
- He saved money from bodybuilding, seminars, and mail-order courses to invest in real estate.
- He took advantage of the high inflation rate in the 70s to make significant profits on his investments.
- He traded up his buildings in Baltimore and Santa Monica, making 300% returns on his investments.
- Schwarzenegger attributes his success to a combination of smart investments and favorable market conditions.
- Schwarzenegger's acting career took off after the success of Conan the Barbarian in 1982.
- He signed contracts for Conan II, Terminator I, and Commando, which led to a successful action movie career.
- His salary increased significantly, from $1 million for Terminator II to $20 million by the end of the decade.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbo started a bricklaying and masonry business in Los Angeles called "Europe in Brick Layers and Masonry Experts" due to financial difficulties in the bodybuilding industry.
- The 1971 Los Angeles earthquake increased demand for their services, and they employed other bodybuilders interested in outdoor work and getting a tan for their competitions.
- Schwarzenegger played the "good guy" during negotiations, providing estimates and calculations, while Columbo acted as the "bad guy," arguing in German to give the impression of a tough negotiation.
- Schwarzenegger also started a successful mail-order business as a new source of extra income, which allowed him to afford everything he needed and save money.
- He has been inspired by Ann Miura-Ko's approach to business.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger felt he had a humorous side that could be brought out in a movie.
- He approached Ivan Reitman, director of Ghostbusters, who agreed to work with him.
- Schwarzenegger and Reitman developed several ideas, with the best one being called "The Experiment", later renamed "Twins".
- Danny DeVito was chosen as Schwarzenegger's co-star, and they agreed to make the movie for free in exchange for a large back-end percentage.
- The studio, Universal Studios, agreed to the deal and the movie was made for $18 million.
- "Twins" was a huge success, grossing $129 million domestically and $260 million worldwide.
- Schwarzenegger made more money from "Twins" than any other movie.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger used Transcendental Meditation in the 1970s to manage his anxieties and pressures, finding it effective in disconnecting his mind and rejuvenating himself.
- Schwarzenegger emphasizes the importance of focusing on one challenge at a time and discovered that different forms of meditation, such as intense study followed by a jazz break or concentrating on his muscles during workouts, can provide renewed energy and focus.
- Meditation helps Schwarzenegger stay calm, organized, and tranquil.
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- Ann Miura-Ko is a partner at Floodgate Venture Capital firm.
- She is a repeat member of both the Forbes Midas list and the New York Times top 20 Venture capitalists worldwide.
- She is one of Forbes most powerful women in startups.
- She is a Stanford lecturer and a member of the Board of Trustees of Yale University.
- Her Twitter handle is @annmiurako.
- Ann was painfully shy as a child.
- She would refuse to speak on stage when performing on the piano.
- Her brother would help announce her performances.
- She felt fine playing the piano but petrified speaking in front of people.
- Ann was a hostile child who spoke only Japanese when she was young.
- She would walk by people speaking English and say "I wish you would leave" in Japanese.
- She still speaks Japanese to her parents.
- The Japanese phrase she used was "uru" which means "shut up".
- Ann was introverted and shy as a child.
- She took a negotiations class at a community college when she was 10 years old and had a positive experience speaking up in that environment.
- She joined the speech and debate team in high school and continued to participate despite not winning any tournaments in her first two years.
- Ann joined the speech and debate team in high school.
- She was terrible at it at first and didn't win any tournaments in her freshman or sophomore year.
- Ann enjoyed the people she met in speech and debate.
- She found the topics they discussed interesting.
- She wanted to improve her public speaking skills.
- Ann enjoyed competition and always wanted to win.
- She was motivated by rewards like pizza for making someone cry during cross-examination in debate competitions.
- Ann's tenacity in cross-examination often resulted in opponents crying and leaving the room.
- Ann recalls multiple instances where opponents cried and left the room during cross-examination, earning her pizza from her coaches.
- She was known for her persistence in cross-examination, even when opponents were clearly defeated.
- Ann's son once proudly told her that he could make people cry with his words, which she had to correct.
- Ann Miura-Ko had two years of unsuccessful debate performances in high school.
- Despite her parents' support, they expressed concern about her losing record and suggested she switch to fencing to improve her chances of getting into a good college.
- Ann decided to dedicate the summer before her junior year to improving her debate skills.
- Without the internet, she studied philosophy books and researched potential debate topics at the Stanford Green Library.
- Ann's hard work paid off when she started winning debate tournaments in her junior year.
- Ann realized that success in debate was not about luck but about preparation and hard work.
- She made a deal with her parents that if she didn't win one of her first two tournaments, she would quit debating.
- Ann felt confident in her preparation and believed she could out-argue her opponents.
- She placed in her first tournament and continued to succeed in subsequent tournaments.
- Lincoln Douglas style of debate:
- One-on-one debate.
- Value-based, focusing on philosophical underpinnings.
- Example debate topics:
- Principle of majority rule vs. minority rights.
- Education as a privilege or a right.
- Debaters must prepare arguments for both affirmative and negative sides.
- Format:
- Affirmative presents arguments and undergoes cross-examination.
- Negative presents arguments and refutes affirmative's arguments.
- Cross-examination of negative by affirmative.
- Rebuttals from both sides.
- Closing arguments.
- Outcome determination:
- Varies based on tournament.
- Parent judges consider style and humor.
- College student or experienced coaches as judges focus on logical arguments.
- Single judge or panel of judges vote individually.
- Parent judges:
- Consider style, humor, and overall presentation.
- College student or experienced coach judges:
- Focus on logical arguments and refutations.
- Ann recommends the book "Getting to Yes" for learning about negotiation and conflict resolution.
- She also suggests reading philosophical texts that use the Socratic method, such as works by Aristotle and Socrates.
- Ann finds presidential debates to be ineffective because they lack real conflict and engagement.
- She recommends observing debates in the British parliamentary system as an example of a more productive debate format.
- Ann suggests taking a controversial topic and reading literature from both sides of the argument to understand the nuances and conflicts.
- Ann discusses various tactics used in heated arguments, including:
- Using phrases like "check your facts" to create doubt and imbalance in the opponent's argument.
- Lawyers' technique of restating an argument in a slightly distorted way to lead the opponent to contradict themselves.
- Ann finds these tactics interesting and effective, despite their potential drawbacks.
- Life is not a debate and it's not about winning the argument or being right.
- People tend to have an inner dialogue where they're right and come up with arguments to prove others wrong instead of listening.
- Debate helps develop the ability to see both sides of an argument and understand why the opposing side might be valid.
- Empathy for people with different views is lacking in today's world, leading to a focus on winning arguments rather than seeking truth.
- Shouting down people and trying to convince them of being right doesn't work. Developing empathy creates bridges, commonality, and opportunities for collaboration.
- Negotiation is not about proving you're right, but about achieving outcomes and arriving at desired results.
- Negotiation involves considering factors like the best alternative to a negotiated agreement (BATNA), walkway power, and options.
- In the real world, the goal is to get someone to concede and agree to terms, not just to prove you're right.
- Negotiation is about manifesting outcomes or damage control, rather than being a "truth winner."
- Ann's father grew up in Tokyo during World War II and witnessed the firebombing of the city.
- He escaped to the countryside and returned to Tokyo for high school.
- After his father passed away, he tutored kids to support his family and siblings.
- He excelled academically and attended Tokyo University and Toshiba.
- A friend who had gone to Princeton and worked at IBM encouraged him to come to the US.
- Despite being the eldest son with responsibilities, he eventually went to the US with his mother's support.
- He learned English, earned a PhD in mechanical and aerospace engineering, and became a postdoc and associate professor in California.
- He was dedicated to his work and would often bring work home and continue working late into the night.
- He constantly pushed Ann to strive for excellence and asked if her efforts were truly the best she could do.
- Ann had a work-study job in the office of the dean of engineering during college.
- Her father advised her to do a "world-class job" even though the tasks were menial.
- Ann took pride in her work and strived to do everything as well as possible.
- She paid attention to details such as making crisp copies, using a label writer, and getting fresh donuts.
- Ann felt a sense of ownership and took pride in her work, even though it was a "grunt job."
- Ann believes that luck can be created by setting the right conditions.
- She views her attention to detail and ownership of her work as precursors to luck.
- By taking pride in her work, Ann increased the likelihood of positive outcomes.
- Ann Miura-Ko was a junior at Yale, working in the office of the Dean of Engineering, Alan Bromley.
- One day, Bromley asked Miura-Ko to give a tour of the engineering facilities to a friend of his.
- The friend turned out to be Lou Platt, the CEO of Hewlett Packard.
- Miura-Ko spent two weeks shadowing Platt during spring break, gaining valuable insights into the life of a CEO.
- She met Ann Livermore, an executive at Hewlett Packard, and was inspired by her as a female role model.
- Miura-Ko credits Bromley for recognizing her potential and opening up opportunities for her.
- Miura-Ko describes mentorship as having many different forms and examples.
- She highlights Lou Platt's mentorship as an incredible example, as he never asked for her resume or GPA but saw something in her and provided her with an opportunity.
- Miura-Ko emphasizes the importance of mentorship in helping individuals realize their potential, as no one had ever described anything to her before this experience.
- She credits this mentorship with changing her life and inspiring her to pursue a career in business.
- Ann's first job was helping her uncle and grandmother sell office supplies in Kanazawa, Japan.
- Kanazawa is a beautiful city that was protected by historians in World War II and has a historic Japanese garden called Kenrokuen.
- Ann used to man the cashier register at the office supply store and became knowledgeable about pens, notebooks, and stamps.
- Ann's favorite pen is the Juice Up 0.4, which is a super thin pen available on Amazon.
- Her favorite notebook is the Nuuna, a European brand with dot matrix paper.
- Ann is particular about her office supplies and is willing to pay more for European-sounding brands with repeating vowels.
- Ann has the original Lyft pink mustache that used to go in the front of the cars.
- She also has a picture and a set of laser-etched metal plates that students gave her from the class of 2013 Mayfield Fellows group at Stanford.
- The metal plates have words like "thunder lizard," "badass," "inspiring," and "mother" etched on them.
- Ann Miura-Ko taught Mayfield Fellows at Stanford for nine months each year since 2008.
- The program introduces juniors and seniors to entrepreneurship and leadership concepts within the startup ecosystem.
- Ann enjoys mentoring students and witnessing their career growth over the years.
- Ann is starting a new class at Stanford called "Intelligent Growth."
- The class aims to identify and understand "fake growth" within startups.
- Case studies of companies like Qualtrics and Lyft will be used to illustrate intelligent growth.
- Ann emphasizes the importance of capital efficiency and product-market fit before seeking venture capital.
- She encourages hunting for "Thunder lizards," companies outside Silicon Valley that demonstrate intelligent growth.
- Harvard Business School case studies are used to teach students about business growth.
- Floodgate and Qualtrix are two case studies that are particularly valuable.
- People who have successfully grown businesses from zero to one and one to x are invited to speak about their experiences.
- It is important to be able to spot artificial inflation in startup valuations, such as when companies use paid acquisition to raise funding.
- Vanity metrics can also be misleading.
- Before making investment decisions, it is important to do research and read case studies to learn from the experiences of others.
- Ann initially wanted to be a doctor but realized she didn't enjoy being around sick people or dealing with constant complaints.
- She had a sudden realization while studying for the MCATs that she might not enjoy the actual job of being a doctor.
- Ann felt that the path to becoming a doctor was predictable but the work itself was not something she would love or enjoy.
- She decided to change her career path despite having taken all the required courses, except for biology.
- Ann's brother knew from a young age that he wanted to work with cars or airplanes and is now working with race cars in Germany.
- Ann took a different path and had multiple interests, including wanting to be a farmer at one point.
- She was on the premed track in college but realized during her sophomore year summer that she didn't enjoy hospitals or being around sick people.
- Ann discussed her concerns with her friend who was also studying to be a doctor, but her friend didn't understand why she was having doubts so close to the MCATs.
- Ann ultimately decided to change her major to electrical engineering, even though it required taking extra classes since the premed requirements didn't overlap much.
- Ann realized that her parents loved her but didn't truly know her capabilities and potential.
- Despite failing IQ tests and being placed in special education, Ann's mother believed in her giftedness and supported her.
- Ann understood that there's no external test for human potential and that she had to discover it within herself.
- She questioned whether she could be a great doctor like her friend Kathy and realized her strengths lay elsewhere.
- Growing up in Palo Alto, Ann was exposed to startups and entrepreneurship from a young age.
- She babysat for a serial entrepreneur and observed his work, which sparked an interest in working for herself.
- Lisa Brennan Jobs, a member of Arnold's debate team, was Steve Jobs' daughter.
- A friend introduced Arnold to Venture Capital while he was struggling to choose a career path.
- Arnold learned about the extensive work experience required for Venture Capital and spoke with former Yale venture capitalists.
- Arnold met venture capitalist Ted Dershowitz during his job search.
- In their interview, they discussed books, music, and other shared interests rather than technology or work experience.
- After two hours of conversation, Ted offered Arnold a job in Boston, which Arnold accepted due to his desire to work with Ted.
- Ted's unique networking style involved a deep curiosity about the individuals he met, allowing him to understand their interests and provide tailored advice.
- Arnold learned from Ted that networking is about genuine curiosity and understanding rather than superficial interactions.
- Ann Miura-Ko started working at CRV on 9/11, during a time of economic downturn.
- Despite raising a $1.4 billion fund, CRV decided to reduce its fund size to $450 million due to the economic crisis.
- By shrinking the fund size, CRV also reduced its management fees, which demonstrated their commitment to entrepreneurs during difficult times.
- Ann learned how to guide companies through challenging economic periods and be a true partner to entrepreneurs.
- She believes that many people haven't experienced real economic cycles and may not be prepared for downturns.
- Ann mentions a quote attributed to Sir John Templeton: "The most expensive words in investing are This Time It's Different."
- This quote highlights the tendency for investors to believe that current market conditions are unique and different from past experiences.
- Ann emphasizes the importance of understanding economic cycles and being prepared for downturns.
- The most difficult thing for a startup founder or CEO is witnessing multiple phase changes in a business.
- The fundamental job of a VP of marketing changes dramatically from the 0 to 1 phase to the 1 to X phase.
- A company is a multi-dimensional thing that includes product, organization, category, business model, and team.
- The skill set required to balance all these things and know when to change out talent or let go of a product is challenging for startup founders.
- A strategy not to lose is driven by fears of losing to competitors, losing talent, or losing revenue.
- A winning strategy focuses on doubling down, capturing ground, and playing offense rather than defense.
- Hedging, which is a manifestation of a defensive strategy, involves pursuing two very different customer segments or markets without fully committing to either.
- Hedging can manifest itself in pursuing two very different customer segments, such as large enterprises and small medium businesses, without fully committing to either.
- This split focus leads to inefficiencies in sales, business model, product optimization, customer service, and team alignment.
- Hedging contributes to wasting resources and hinders the company's ability to win in the market.
- Oprah's advice to her team: "race your own race" and focus on your own goals rather than competitors.
- Dan Gable, legendary wrestling coach, emphasizes the importance of aggression to win.
- Leaning forward while skiing is counterintuitive but gives more control and requires aggressiveness.
- Aggressiveness is necessary for winning.
- Leaning forward while skiing is an example of how aggressiveness can lead to better results.
- Ann met Mike Maples Jr. when he was a mentor for a class she was teaching at Stamford.
- Mike was mentoring a team of students who were creating business plans for their own version of a startup company.
- The team was having issues and one of the members started crying during Ann's office hours.
- Ann emailed Mike about the team's struggles, but he was dismissive and said they would get an A+.
- The team ended up turning it around and getting an A+ in the class.
- Ann was pursuing a PhD in computer security from 2003 to 2007.
- She realized the growing importance of computer security as it transitioned from vandalism to real crime and nation-state warfare.
- Ann's research focused on risk management in computer security.
- She considered starting her own company and sought advice from her advisors.
- Mike was one of the first angel investors Ann approached to learn about deal flow.
- In March 2008, Mike called Ann to offer her a position at his newly formed $35 million venture-backed startup, which she accepted.
- Ann was initially skeptical about Mike's proposition due to her lack of experience and the rarity of micro-cap venture capital firms at the time.
- She recognized the potential for change in the financing environment due to the emergence of open-source software, cloud computing, and shared resources.
- Ann was impressed by Mike's unique skill set in marketing, storytelling, positioning, and strategy, which she saw as complementary to her own engineering background.
- She was drawn to Mike's values and his genuine nature, which aligned with her own vision for building a firm and treating entrepreneurs.
- After a few months of consideration, Ann decided to join Mike's venture capital firm.
- Ann joined Floodgate while having an 18-month-old child and became pregnant with her second child a few months later.
- She promised her mother to finish her Ph.D. and managed to do research, work at Floodgate, take care of her children, and complete her Ph.D. all between 2008 and 2009.
- Despite the challenges, Ann considers this period to be the most creative and productive time of her life.
- Ann's real first name is not Ann, but she did not disclose her real name in the podcast.
- Her mother refers to her as "o i," which means "awesome" or "impressive" in Chinese.
- Ann Miura-Ko shares her struggles and difficult times.
- She questions her abilities as a mother and worries about not being able to fulfill all her responsibilities.
- She recalls an incident with her nosy Japanese neighbor who criticized her for not doing the dishes.
- Ann describes her struggles with standardized tests and feeling average or below average in many areas.
- She learned to tune out the naysayers and focus on the things she could be great at.
- Ann shares her experience pursuing a PhD in math at Stanford.
- She felt overwhelmed by the material and the brilliance of her classmates.
- She had moments of self-doubt and questioned her abilities as an academic.
- Attending conferences and comparing herself to other PhD students helped boost her confidence.
- Ann realized that she could excel in areas that utilized her unique skill sets.
- She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and doubling down on one's strengths.
- Ann's career path reflects her journey of self-discovery rather than a predetermined plan.
- Ann's technical capabilities allow her to understand math-related concepts better than most investors.
- She can identify companies with promising technology and assess their potential for growth.
- Ann has a good sense of the people dynamics within an organization and can identify potential issues.
- She enjoys analyzing fundamental data and cohort analysis to gain insights into a business.
- "Thunder lizards" are entrepreneurs who are like Godzilla, born from something fundamentally different and causing disruption in their industries.
- Ann is interested in finding new "thunder lizards" in the areas of artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency, and biotech.
- She believes that these areas have the potential for significant disruption and growth.
- AI and machine learning will disrupt enterprise software by making it more intelligent and providing insights that were previously unavailable.
- Traditional financial planning methods may become obsolete as AI can automatically generate budgets based on historical data and external factors.
- The scientific method may be outdated as there is now an abundance of data, leading to a shift from hypothesis-driven research to data-driven analysis.
- There is a debate between centralized systems (e.g., AI, cloud computing) and decentralized software (e.g., cryptocurrency).
- Exciting developments are expected in autonomous vehicles and the technology required for their operation.
- Philosophical thought exercises, such as the trolley problem, become directly applicable in programming for autonomous vehicles, with real-world consequences.
- There is a need for transparency and auditability of AI algorithms, especially in high-stakes situations involving lives or significant financial risks.
- New technologies are emerging to enable auditing and understanding of AI decision-making processes.
- Careful consideration and regulation are required to address the challenges and opportunities presented by these advancements.
- Private sector is capable of solving societal problems like energy, health, and waste management.
- Entrepreneurship can address significant societal issues while building successful businesses.
- Collective and self-interests can be aligned, with a history of private sector technologies and companies solving public problems.
- What School Could Be by Ted Dent Smith:
- Explores education as a critical societal issue and highlights successful teaching methods from schools across the US.
- Inspires hope and encourages change in the public school education system.
- A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini:
- A beautifully written fiction book set in Afghanistan.
- Provides insight into the country's history and the role of women within it.
- Offers a unique and eye-opening perspective.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger recently purchased a foldable chair for under $100 that has greatly improved his experience at his daughter's soccer tournaments.
- The chair has a flip-over sunshade that provides shade and protection from the sun.
- He highly recommends the chair and suggests that Tim Ferriss include a link to it in the show notes.
- If Ann Miura-Ko had a giant billboard, she would use it to display the message "Find your world-class life."
- She believes that everyone is capable of achieving a world-class life, but often forgets this potential.
- She emphasizes that the definition of a world-class life is unique to each individual and celebrates the diversity of human potential.
- Ann Miura-Ko's Japanese name characters mean "small round bell."
- Her parents originally intended to give her a name that meant "beautiful child" or "genius child," but upon seeing her round face at birth, they decided on the name that reflected her appearance.
- Ann contrasts her name with the more ambitious names of her friends, such as "super intelligent world-class dominating dictator for life CEO child."
- Ann Miura-Ko's Twitter handle is @Animaniac.
- Her Instagram handle is @amimura.
- Floodgate's website is floodgate.com.
- Floodgate's name symbolizes being at the forefront of innovation.
- Floodgate's name represents being at the forefront of innovation.
- It was chosen because it sounded big and audacious.
- Arnold Schwarzenegger emphasizes the importance of effort and preparation for success, even without natural talent.
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