I'm kind of thinking that this is just like another social media app. People are kind of adding to their, adding to their home screen rather than like a saving platform. So it's an unformed but there are broadcast platforms and consumption platforms. And I think even people who don't think of them as creators have different use cases. Like TikTok for me is just entertainment. It's like TV. It's passive. But something like be real is active in that I want to see what my friends are doing or even my very, very rare Facebook usage is literally just for the buy nothing group.
First up, Molly breaks down some news stories, including Meta's ad troubles in Europe (1:24) and Semafor's saga with its climate editor departing. (9:51) Then, Jason answers questions from founders! (20:25) Finally, Producer Rachel joins Molly to discuss what happened with Hive Social. (32:10)
(0:00) Molly tees up today's segments!
(1:24) Molly covers Meta's targeted ad troubles in Europe - are we headed for a new standard for ad-based business models?
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(9:51) Breaking down Semafor parting ways with its climate editor and a major crypto lending business is stopping its US operations
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(20:25) Ask Jason! What percentage of equity should a startup give to an advisor?
(27:22) Ask Jason! General advice for founders pitching investors?
(29:31) Ask Jason! In this environment, should early-stage startups focus on profitability from day one?
(32:10) Rachel Reporting: Molly and Producer Rachel break down what happened with Hive Social and discuss broadcast platforms vs consumption platforms
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