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In Conversation with Cobi Blumenfeld-Gantz, Cofounder & CEO of Chapter ($3B retirement company)

April 16, 2026·21 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

IntroCobi Blumenfeld-Gantz cofounded Chapter with Vivek Ramaswamy. This is his second appearance on the show and is a special format we recorded at the Hill & Valley Forum. The company is backed by Narya Capital, Generation (Al Gore), XYZ Capital, Addition (Lee Fixel), Peter Thiel, Kivu Ventures and more.Watch on YouTubeTimestamps00:00 - Introduction01:08 - The rise and fall of empires, and the arc of history04:38 - The “spin-off” to the British Empire06:44 - Stagnation 07:43 - Scientific advances vs. Systemic decline in the American health landscape09:01 - Why insurance carriers aren’t paid to keep you healthy?11:06 - Administrative bloat and the “jobs program” reality 13:21 - How Silicon Valley and D.C. began working together?14:15 - Why the government moves slowly by design?15:37 - The ongoing fight for private sector procurement17:24 - Addressing the societal implications of a growing senior population18:41 - The loss of learned wisdom from elders19:54 - Finding purpose without a job20:21 - Helping seniors navigate modern technology and finance21:06 - Closing thoughts This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethebuilders.us

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