Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 minutes ago
Is it worth risking everything to stand for your values?
Former PayPal & Venmo CEO David Marcus explains why he refuses to stay silent on issues he believes are existential — even when speaking out costs him friends, reputation, and comfort.
In this clip from Invested with @michaelaaroneisenberg Marcus talks about publicly defending Israel, standing up for Western values, and choosing conviction over convenience. His message is simple: life is too short to be coy when something truly matters.
This is a powerful reflection on leadership, moral courage, and the cost of speaking openly in today’s world.
Watch the full episode for the full conversation.
#Leadership #Values #DavidMarcus #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #Conviction #Israel #WesternValues #InvestedPodcast
Is it worth risking everything to stand for your values?
Former PayPal & Venmo CEO David Marcus explains why he refuses to stay silent on issues he believes are existential — even when speaking out costs him friends, reputation, and comfort.
In this clip from Invested with @michaelaaroneisenberg Marcus talks about publicly defending Israel, standing up for Western values, and choosing conviction over convenience. His message is simple: life is too short to be coy when something truly matters.
This is a powerful reflection on leadership, moral courage, and the cost of speaking openly in today’s world.
Watch the full episode for the full conversation.
#Leadership #Values #DavidMarcus #MoralCourage #FreeSpeech #Conviction #Israel #WesternValues #InvestedPodcast





![Investors shouldnt have board control
Should founders let investors control the board?
In this clip from Invested with Michael Eisenberg, Nas Daily founder Nuseir Yassin explains why he believes founders — not investors — should keep board majority and voting control.
Michael pushes back, arguing that independent board members often make startups stronger and more accountable.
It’s a raw, insider look at how venture capital, power, and governance really work.
💡 Topics:
• Founder control vs. investor control
• Startup governance and board structure
• Independent board members
• Lessons from Mark Zuckerberg’s voting shares
🎧 Watch the full episode of Invested with Michael Eisenberg and Nuseir Yassin: [link]
#NasDaily #InvestedPodcast #AlephVC #StartupFounders #VentureCapital #BoardGovernance #Entrepreneurship #StartupAdvice #FounderControl Investors shouldnt have board control](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jdD6qtrDveg/mqdefault.jpg)




