Google co-founder Sergey Brin: Being inside a benevolent dictatorship is probably better than being inside of a democracy. The problem comes when, at some point, Larry and Sergey disappear, then what happens? "The funny thing about those guys is they actually have the resources and some amazing brains there to actually make it a reality," he says.
This episode is all about the (alleged) Apple Beats acquisition. While it may make a certain amount of business sense, does it signify a small but significant change in Apple’s priorities, and is it a cause for concern? Topics covered include:
- The rationale for the acquisition
- The difference between making and recognizing market opportunities
- What makes Apple uniquely capable of building revolutionary products
- Apple’s previous responses when threatened in music
- How to think about mergers and acquisitions
- How to best motivate employees
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