Big Technology Podcast Debate: Has Elon’s Twitter Takeover Worked? — With Ryan Mac, Kate Conger, Zach Coelius
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Sep 25, 2024 
Ryan Mac and Kate Conger, both reporters for The New York Times and co-authors of "Character Limit," team up with venture capitalist Zach Coelius to debate Elon Musk's tumultuous takeover of Twitter. They discuss the platform's valuation drop from $44 billion to $19 billion and explore Musk's controversial changes versus investor expectations. The trio also delves into the evolving political stances on the platform, its resilience amid chaos, and how corporate culture shifts impact public perception and trust.
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Dorsey's Retreat
- Jack Dorsey's leadership was marked by unconventional behavior, like a meditation retreat during a critical political time.
- This raised questions about his commitment to leading Twitter and Square.
Dorsey's Vision vs. Execution
- Despite Dorsey's vision for change at Twitter, execution was lacking under his leadership.
- While he had grand ideas for platform evolution, his management style hindered their realization.
Twitter's Core Product
- Twitter's core product has remained largely unchanged since 2016, centered around the timeline and direct messages.
- This simplicity, while potentially limiting, has also been a key feature of the platform's enduring appeal.
