20min chapter

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After 10 years covering startups, former TechCrunch EIC Matthew Panzarino tells us what's next

Decoder with Nilay Patel

CHAPTER

Startups, Media Coverage, and the Power of Validation

The chapter discusses the dynamic between startups and the media, highlighting the irony of startups claiming they don't need media coverage while constantly seeking attention. It also explores the choice startups have in telling their own story or letting others tell it, and the consequences of either decision. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having a story validated by a large media outlet for its significance to many people.

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