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Brad Gerstner's open letter to Zuck, Meta's lack of efficiency, Divvy Homes hit piece | E1594

This Week in Startups

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Meta's Financial Dilemma and Investor Discontent

This chapter analyzes an open letter criticizing Meta's inefficiencies and overspending, proposing significant cuts to increase free cash flow. It explores the implications of potential headcount reductions and capital expenditure limitations, as well as investor relations dynamics through a cultural lens. The discussion contrasts Meta's costly ventures in virtual reality with more profitable approaches from competitors like Google, raising questions about long-term sustainability and shareholder expectations.

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