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Navigating Productivity and Meme Coin Risks

This chapter explores the challenges of measuring productivity in engineering roles, particularly between search ranking and front-end engineers, while discussing the balance of work expectations and compensation. The conversation extends to the problematic landscape of meme coins, highlighting the pitfalls and risks involved for investors, especially those influenced by popular figures. Ultimately, it serves as a cautionary tale about the accountability of influencers and the importance of investor awareness in the crypto space.

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Todays show:

In this episode, we discuss Hailey Welch and the viral Hawk coin, then discuss David Sachs' new White House role and recent job data's economic impact. We address the United Healthcare CEO's murder, debate cancel culture, and a viral tweet on software engineers' habits. Deedy Das offers insights on tech inefficiencies and the shift to in-person work. Coffeezilla joins to explore crypto scams, influencer marketing ethics, and regulation. We wrap up with David Sachs' Czar role in AI and crypto for the US government, market dynamics, and a new addition to the Twist 500.

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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(1:53) Economic outlook and recent job data (5:12) Reaction to United Healthcare CEO murder

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(10:48) Cancel culture debate and public statements (16:00) Viral tweet about software engineers' work habits

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(20:08) DeeDee Doss interview on software engineer productivity (23:17) Management incentives and tech company inefficiencies (25:16) Shift to in-person work in tech startups

(29:37) Ramp - Get $250 when you join Ramp today at https://www.ramp.com/twist (31:20) Remote work psychology and potential abuse (37:35) Strategies to prevent remote work abuse (39:24) Hayley Welch interview on viral meme coin (41:00) Coffeezilla's investigations into scams and frauds (47:42) Cryptocurrency red flags and influencer consequences (52:50) Crypto regulation and influencer marketing ethics (59:03) Influencer credibility and responsibility (1:03:21) Coffeezilla's assignment and Rabbit AI device insights (1:04:01) David Sachs announcement and AI/crypto in government (1:07:25) Regulatory capture and Silicon Valley dynamics (1:09:15) Market perspectives and government influence

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