The chapter delves into the Reddit IPO, questioning its profitability compared to other social media platforms. It explores the potential issues with ads as the primary revenue source and the balance Reddit must strike between free speech and advertiser-friendly content. Additionally, it considers the influence of Redditors on the IPO and explores alternative revenue options like data licensing.
Stem CEO John Carrington is full speed ahead on the clean energy transformation.
(00:21) Jason Moser and Deidre Woollard discuss:
- Don Julio’s Oscars moment.
- If Oscar buzz is still powerful for movie makers.
- How Reddit is more like X than Pinterest.
(15:49) Ricky Mulvey interviews John Carrington, CEO of energy solutions company Stem on the company’s business model and path to operating profitability.
Companies discussed: DIS, PINS, SNAP, META, STEM
Host: Deidre Woollard
Guests: John Carrington, Jason Moser, Ricky Mulvey
Producers: Dylan Lewis, Ricky Mulvey
Engineers: Dan Boyd, Mary Long, Rick Engdahl
Special Thanks: Jason Hall
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