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I ran into investor Jason Calacanis from the All-In Pod a few weeks ago at a video game arcade here in the Bay. If you need a great place to go and play ‘80s and ‘90s video games with your kids - that place is a ton of fun.  It reminded me that the All-In Pod is definitely my favorite podcast - I’ve been listening to it every week for a few years. One of the reasons is because it’s always helped me put a macroeconomic frame around what’s happening in Silicon Valley, but also because it’s one of the few podcasts that stays focused on GDP and interest rates as it does on tech news.

On their most recent episode, they talked about the recent GDP news and the implications for the broader economy. This discussion sparked my thoughts on the current conditions and outlook for limited partners (LPs) in venture capital and private equity. Given the interconnectedness of GDP, interest rates, and private market conditions, it's crucial to consider these macroeconomic factors when making prediction…