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Quiet hiring, Semafor’s $10M SBF buyback + M3GAN and The Last of Us with Lon Harris | E1661

Jan 19, 2023

Lon Harris, a film and media expert, joins to share insights on the horror film M3GAN and the acclaimed series The Last of Us. He highlights M3GAN's clever marketing tactics, especially on social media, while exploring horror's evolving landscape. The conversation also dives into the successful adaptation of The Last of Us, noting its rich narrative and emotional depth, while reflecting on the broader trends in video game adaptations. Prepare for an exciting discussion merging technology, horror, and storytelling!

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Intro

2min

Navigating Quiet Hiring

5min

Navigating Non-Competes and Achieving SOC 2 Compliance

2min

SEC Rules and Venture Capital Dynamics

9min

Navigating Risks and Health Choices: Personal Anecdotes and New Ventures

4min

Controversial Funding and Media Ethics

6min

Confronting Conference Fees and Customized Skincare Innovations

4min

Exploring M3GAN: Technology, Horror, and Marketing

14min

Adapting to Success: The Impact of 'The Last of Us'

15min

Molly and Jason kick off the show by discussing the concept of 'quiet hiring' (1:53) and the SEC's proposed rules making it easier for LPs to sue VCs (9:37). They also cover Semafor's buyback of Sam Bankman-Fried's $10M investment (20:50). And Lon Harris is back to discuss the new box office hit M3GAN (31:00) and the premiere of The Last of Us (45:45).

(0:00) Molly kicks off the show

(1:53) Jargon Watch: What is “quiet hiring”?

(8:29) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist

(9:37) SEC proposes new rules making it easier for LPs to sue VCs

(19:21) Supergut - Get 30% off with code TWIST at https://supergut.com

(20:50) Semafor to buy back SBF’s $10M investment

(29:44) Formulate - Get 25% off at formulate.co/twist

(31:00) Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s potential merger + M3GAN’s marketing campaign

(45:45) The Last of Us Premiere + more on video game adaptations

FOLLOW Lon: https://linktr.ee/lons

FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis

FOLLOW Molly: https://twitter.com/mollywood

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