In this episode of Made It with Connor Tomkies, Gil Eyal returns to discuss the unpredictable nature of success in the world of social media and business investment. They dive deep into the challenges of investing in consumer products, the importance of identifying businesses with billion-dollar potential, and the pitfalls of the dating app industry. With a mix of humor and insight, Gil and Connor explore the highs and lows of entrepreneurial ventures, leaving listeners with valuable lessons and plenty of inspiration.

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Chapters

Apologies for the confusion. Here are the updated timecode-based chapter titles:

[00:00:00] Introduction: Gil Eyal Returns
[00:00:29] The Power of Social Media and Influence
[00:02:00] Lessons Learned as an Investor
[00:03:45] Consumer Goods vs. SaaS Investments
[00:06:08] Focusing on Consumer Goods and Tech
[00:08:34] The Challenges of Raising a Fund
[00:09:40] Dream Product: A Hair Growth Solution
[00:11:00] Rethinking the Dating App Model
[00:17:15] Considering a Venture Studio
[00:19:14] The Problem with “Fake it Till You Make It”
[00:22:00] Excitement Around GLP-1 Drugs and the Future
[00:23:40] Civilization as a Business Game
[00:25:45] Wrapping Up: Where to Find Gil Eyal

Gil's Stuff:

Website: https://stardustventures.us/
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gileyal/
X: https://x.com/gileyal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gileyal

My Stuff:

Podcast: https://www.madeitpod.com/
Website: https://www.connortomkies.com/
X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkies
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/