Pivot Antitrust trouble for Facebook and Google, Friend of Pivot on Covid vaccines, and remembering Tony Hsieh
Dec 1, 2020
Michael Mina, a Harvard epidemiologist and expert in pandemic control, joins the discussion on the urgent need for effective testing and equitable vaccine distribution. He highlights the importance of achieving herd immunity and critiques the complacency in public health approaches. The conversation also touches on the ongoing antitrust issues facing tech giants like Facebook and Google, alongside Amazon's massive hiring surge during the pandemic. Lastly, memories of the innovative entrepreneur Tony Hsieh and his lasting legacy are shared.
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Bitcoin's New Legitimacy
- Bitcoin is becoming more legitimate as companies like Square invest in it.
- New entrants and buy-and-hold strategies are driving up the price.
Slack's Acquisition
- Slack, despite its quality, hasn't seen the pandemic-driven growth of other SaaS companies like Zoom.
- Microsoft Teams poses a threat, pushing Slack towards acquisition.
Missed Collaboration Opportunities
- Scott Galloway suggests a Zoom, Slack, and Atlassian tie-up would have been interesting.
- Collaboration is favored when individuals remain in charge.