This Week in Startups WeCrashed & Severance finales w/ Lon Harris + Twitter follower changes w/ The Verge's Corin Faife | E1446
Apr 29, 2022
Lon Harris, an entrepreneur and investor, joins to discuss the dramatic finales of 'WeCrashed' and 'Severance'. He shares insights on storytelling and the social commentary within these series. Later, Corin Faife from The Verge dives into the surprising shifts in Twitter follower counts post-Elon Musk's takeover, revealing a growing ideological divide. The conversation highlights the impact of these trends on political discourse and media influence, all while maintaining an engaging and humorous tone.
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Jim Brooks Wine Story
- Jason Calacanis shares a story about Jim Brooks giving him a valuable bottle of Latour.
- The restaurant couldn't open it due to Massachusetts law, highlighting Brooks' generosity and success.
Be Generous
- Be generous if you are successful.
- Jason Calacanis sent Don Julio to the podcast guests, inspired by Jim Brooks' generosity.
WeCrashed Finale
- The WeCrashed finale balanced giving the Newmans consequences while acknowledging their real-life financial security.
- Unlike Elizabeth Holmes, Adam Neumann's story shows a visionary who lost his way but still created value.