The Vergecast Goodbye to Dieter Bohn, with special guest Walt Mossberg
Mar 4, 2022
In a poignant conversation, Dieter Bohn, co-founder of The Verge and tech review guru, bids farewell as he transitions to Google. He reminisces about founding The Verge and shares memorable moments from tech events like CES. Joining him is Walt Mossberg, a veteran technology journalist renowned for his insights. Together, they explore the tensions between open web principles and app ecosystems, while celebrating a legacy filled with humor and camaraderie. Their heartfelt reflections make for a bittersweet yet uplifting farewell.
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First Meeting
- Dieter Bohn and Nilay Patel's first meeting was at a Microsoft event in Las Vegas.
- They bonded over their shared real-time blogging approach and later at a bar.
Quitting AOL
- Nilay Patel decided to quit AOL after witnessing intrusive ads on his tech coverage at a Palm event.
- Dieter Bohn's presence at the event solidified Patel's decision to bring Bohn onto his future team.
Joining The Verge
- Dieter Bohn's interview for The Verge involved a late-night bar conversation with Josh Topolsky.
- He chose The Verge over a job at HP's webOS division, a risky bet at the time.
