This Week in Startups E1023: News Roundtable! Machine Zone CEO Kristen Dumont & The Register’s Iain Thomson on Bezos phone hack, Tesla valuation skyrocketing, DJ Elon, Coronavirus, Barstool Sports funding, unions, proposed Uber/DoorDash merger & more!
Feb 1, 2020
Join Kristen Dumont, CEO of Machine Zone, who has navigated the mobile gaming landscape, and Iain Thomson, a savvy tech journalist from The Register, as they dissect intriguing topics. They explore the ramifications of Jeff Bezos' phone hack and discuss Tesla's soaring valuation amidst Elon Musk's influence. The duo dives into the impact of the Coronavirus on business, unions in the tech industry, and the proposed Uber/DoorDash merger. Their witty banter keeps things engaging while highlighting pressing global business trends.
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WeWork's Grim State
- Iain Thompson's WeWork office removed free beer, highlighting cost-cutting measures.
- He tweeted a picture, and WeWork staff apologized and asked him to remove it.
Bezos Phone Hack
- Jeff Bezos' phone hack is suspected to be linked to Saudi Arabia.
- The lack of concrete evidence and reliance on Bezos-commissioned reports raises questions.
Privacy and Power
- Avoid taking nudes to prevent their potential leak online.
- If you're powerful, avoid conflicts with those skilled in retribution.