<p>Turning down a $3B offer from Facebook is a bold move for any young CEO.</p><p>Evan Spiegel shares how Snap’s early dream was to stay independent and give its community an authentic voice, a bet that proved right.</p><p>He also explains why they are now doubling down on AR glasses and why the anxiety around AI deserves far more attention from tech leaders.</p><p><strong>Guest: </strong>Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc. and Bing Gordon, Advisor at Kleiner Perkins</p><p>​</p><p>Connect with Evan Spiegel</p><p>X:<a href="https://x.com/evanspiegel?lang=en">https://x.com/evanspiegel?lang=en</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-spiegel/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-spiegel/</a></p><p>​</p><p>Connect with Bing Gordon</p><p>X: <a href="https://x.com/bingfish">https://x.com/bingfish</a> </p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/binggordon/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/binggordon/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Joubin</p><p>X:<a href="https://x.com/Joubinmir"> https://x.com/Joubinmir</a></p><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joubin-mirzadegan-66186854/"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/joubin-mirzadegan-66186854/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="grit@kleinerperkins.com">grit@kleinerperkins.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins:<a href="https://www.kleinerperkins.com/">https://www.kleinerperkins.com/</a> </p><p><br></p>

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How Snap Plans to Win the AR Race | Evan Spiegel on Spectacles

DEC 15, 202571 MIN
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How Snap Plans to Win the AR Race | Evan Spiegel on Spectacles

DEC 15, 202571 MIN

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Turning down a $3B offer from Facebook is a bold move for any young CEO.Evan Spiegel shares how Snap’s early dream was to stay independent and give its community an authentic voice, a bet that proved right.He also explains why they are now doubling down on AR glasses and why the anxiety around AI deserves far more attention from tech leaders.Guest: Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc. and Bing Gordon, Advisor at Kleiner Perkins​Connect with Evan SpiegelX:https://x.com/evanspiegel?lang=enLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-spiegel/​Connect with Bing GordonX: https://x.com/bingfish LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/binggordon/Connect with JoubinX: https://x.com/JoubinmirLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joubin-mirzadegan-66186854/Email: [email protected]​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins:https://www.kleinerperkins.com/