Pivot

Pfizer's covid-19 vaccine, China looks at fintech regulation, and Lyft President John Zimmer on the future of gig work

Nov 10, 2020

John Zimmer, President and co-founder of Lyft, joins the conversation about the implications of Proposition 22 for gig workers, discussing evolving labor laws and the need for flexible worker benefits. The talk also dives into China's regulatory tightening on financial technology, sparked by Ant Group's halted IPO. Additionally, amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, Zimmer shares insights on market strategies and the future of ride-hailing services, highlighting how the gig economy is adapting to new challenges.

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John Zimmer

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Election Reflections and Vaccine Hope

17min

COVID-19 Updates and Economic Shifts

6min

The Growing Call for Financial Technology Regulation in China

6min

Navigating Gig Work: Proposition 22 and Beyond

17min

Rethinking Bike Sharing and Brand Identity

6min

Reflections on Leadership and Empowerment

5min

Navigating Political Challenges and Cultural Reflections

5min

Navigating Family Politics and Personal Reflections

2min

Kara and Scott talk about Pfizer's early success with a covid-19 vaccine and how that is effecting the stock market. They also discuss Ant's halted IPO, the repercussions for the company and how China is using the opportunity to look at financial tech regulations. Then we are joined by Friend of Pivot, President and Founder of Lyft, John Zimmer to talk about the passing of Proposition-22 and what it means for app drivers.

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