Pivot LIVE! From the Lesbians Who Tech Summit
Sep 13, 2019
Join the lively banter from the Lesbians Who Tech Summit, where Kara and Scott dive into tech and politics with a twist! They tackle the antitrust probe into Google, proclaiming it a win for accountability. The discussion shifts to augmented reality glasses, with conflicting views on their future. Highlights include Kara cheering Chrissy Teigen’s Twitter showdown with Trump and Scott celebrating California's gig worker protections. Plus, they field questions on making tech a more inclusive space for the LGBTQ community. It's all fun and thought-provoking!
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Breakups & Shareholder Value
- Breaking up tech companies isn't punishment, but part of a healthy economic cycle.
- This can unlock shareholder value, as seen with AT&T and eBay/PayPal.
Antitrust Probes
- States are pursuing antitrust probes against Google and Facebook.
- This bipartisan effort signals a potential shift towards breaking up these tech giants.
Negative Gross Margins
- Companies with negative gross margins, like Uber and WeWork, struggle to achieve profitability with scale.
- This is a key difference from Amazon, which has positive gross margins.