This Week in Startups

Tech takes action against Russia, Backbone's mobile gaming device + Joel Greenblatt from Gotham Capital | E1397

Mar 2, 2022

In this discussion, Joel Greenblatt, managing partner at Gotham Asset Management and author celebrated for his value investing strategies, dives into the current stock market landscape and the increasing participation of young investors. He shares insights on finding value in today’s volatile market and tackles the complexities of taxes and loopholes. The conversation also highlights major tech companies’ responses to the Ukraine conflict and introduces Backbone, an innovative startup revolutionizing mobile gaming.

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

War and Social Media: A New Narrative

8min

The Power of Information Warfare and Streamlined Tech Hiring

3min

Tech, Sanctions, and Disinformation

6min

Exploring the Risks of Centralization in Financial Systems

4min

The Impact of Sanctions on Russia and Cryptocurrency Accountability

3min

The Impact of Sanctions and the Voices of Dissent

5min

Tech Giants and Geopolitical Stances

22min

Classic Cars to EVs and Tech Transitions

12min

10.

Stock Market Insights and Growth Strategies

19min

11.

Investing vs. Speculating: A New Generation's Journey

23min

12.

Capital Markets: Optimism vs. Skepticism

29min

13.

Reflections on American Entrepreneurship and Societal Unity

5min

First Jason and Molly break down the reactions from big tech companies to the Russia / Ukraine conflict (2:22), then we showcase our Startup of the Day, Backbone which is innovating in mobile gaming (51:41). Then Jason does an amazing interview with investor Joel Greenblatt, where we discuss increasing public market participation, strategies for finding value, taxes and more (1:05:50).

(00:00) Jason and Molly intro today’s DOUBLE episode, Ukraine, Tech companies and Russia sanctions, Startup of the day Backbone, Interview with investor Joel Greenblatt
(02:22) What tech companies should do in response to Russia invading Ukraine
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(13:50) Tech companies and Russia sanctions continued
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(22:51) Sanctions aren’t the perfect response because there isn’t one
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(31:35) Apple needs to decide what to do in Russia
(51:41) Startup of the day: Backbone
(01:05:50) Jason interviews investor Joel Greenblatt
(01:25:10) Joel talks about the long term effects of having so many young, new market participants
(01:59:12) Joel’s thoughts on minimum taxes and tax loopholes

More on Joel: https://www.gothamfunds.com/principals.aspx
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