Software Defined Talk Episode 536: My search engine couldn’t help me
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Sep 5, 2025 Dive into the quirks of a venture capitalist's unusual routines, juxtaposed with the media's knack for clickbait. Explore the shifting dynamics in tech giants like OpenAI and Amazon and the real impact of reorganizations on culture. Rethink the myths surrounding open source business models and the challenges of navigating online visibility amidst fraudulent services. Plus, enjoy a playful take on Zen browsers and the thrills of fiber connectivity—all wrapped in a humorous and insightful conversation about modern life and tech.
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Paris Hilton Cold Brew Headline
- Coté jokes about a Business Insider headline about a VC married to Paris Hilton starting each morning with cold brew and ending the day with a bath.
- The hosts riff on unrealistic clickbait routines and imagine more plausible personal morning/evening habits.
Market Trumps Reorgs
- Reorgs and culture play a small role compared with market growth and product-market fit.
- Brandon and Coté argue execution and the market matter far more than memos or seating charts.
Change Work, Not Just Structure
- Coté suggests that changing what you do (outcomes) matters more than changing org structure.
- He recommends revisiting mission and stopping stupid practices instead of purely reshuffling teams.