
E14: Salesforce acquires Slack, DeepMind’s AlphaFold breakthrough, Trust Fund Socialists & more
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
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Salesforce Acquires Slack: A Game-Changer
This chapter explores Salesforce's landmark acquisition of Slack for $27.7 billion, marking the highest price for a SaaS company. It reflects on the strategic implications of the deal, compares Slack's sales approaches with its competitors, and evaluates the potential impacts on productivity, collaboration, and the enterprise software landscape. Additionally, the conversation delves into the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, detailing the challenges and opportunities presented by such high-stake transactions.
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