Techmeme Ride Home (Bonus) Jay & Farhad Show Reunion #3
Nov 9, 2019
Jay Yarrow, a CNBC editor, and Farhad Manjoo, a New York Times columnist, reunite for a lively discussion on tech trends. They tackle California's tough living conditions and the relocation buzz among professionals. The duo examines Mark Zuckerberg's challenges at Facebook amidst scrutiny and discusses the shifting perspectives on unicorn companies and startup valuations. They also dive into the competitive streaming wars, spotlighting Netflix's strategies against rivals like Disney+ and Apple TV+. Their banter is filled with both nostalgia and fresh insights!
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California's Decline
- Farhad Manjoo believes California is "over" due to issues like wildfires, housing costs, and traffic.
- He feels people and companies are becoming more skeptical about living there.
Zuckerberg's Motivation
- Brian McCullough questions Mark Zuckerberg's continued pursuit of ambitious projects like Libra.
- He wonders why Zuckerberg doesn't simply retire, given Facebook's success.
Facebook's PR Problem
- Farhad Manjoo suggests Facebook's aggressive strategy and Zuckerberg's public presence contribute to negative perception.
- He contrasts this with Google's approach of having less visible leaders.