This Week in Startups Nextdoor SPAC breakdown, Pelosi trading options + Morning Brew’s Alex Lieberman | E1242
Jul 8, 2021
This week features Alex Lieberman, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, who shares insights on growing a newsletter business from college to empire. He discusses the challenges of expanding into a media company and effective angel investing strategies. The conversation also delves into the ethics of politicians trading stocks, highlighting the implications of their access to inside information. Additionally, they analyze the dynamics of Nextdoor's SPAC announcement and its community impact.
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Nextdoor Parody Account
- Jason Calacanis recalls a humorous interview with Nextdoor's former CEO, Nirav Tolia.
- Tolia denied creating the parody account "Best of Nextdoor," which highlights the platform's eccentric user behavior.
Nextdoor Verification
- Nextdoor's user verification process, requiring a physical postcard, creates a sense of semi-privacy.
- This can lead to unintended consequences, as users may share sensitive information believing it won't be widely disseminated.
Nextdoor User Metrics
- Nextdoor counts opening a content email as a daily active user, inflating engagement metrics.
- This differs from platforms like Snapchat and Twitter, which use stricter criteria for daily active user calculations.