20VC: The Chainsmokers on Raising Their First $35M Fund and Entering The World of Venture, Dealing with Vulnerability and Insecurity Today & How Music and Venture Compare; The Similarities and Differences

Drew and I, we always know [that] we're not the smartest guys in the room, but we know the work that it takes to accomplish things, and even if you're really smart, there's no shortcut through the work ... Can we make a bigger hit? Can we reach more fans? Can our show become the best show on the planet?

If you listen to my show, you'll hear [one person] say 'price does not matter' and then the other say 'price always matters.' No one fucking knows. That's my lesson from 2500 shows.

The thing about depression and anxiety is it doesn't matter what is on your resume; it's about how you feel about yourself.

[Being a] VC is not about brains; it's about one simple thing. It's not what you say; it's not what you do; it's how you make people feel.