Pivot Andreessen tells Silicon Valley it’s “time to build”, Facebook/Google’s ad market hit, Friend of Pivot Rebecca Traister on women’s leadership
Apr 21, 2020
Rebecca Traister, a Senior Writer at New York Magazine and author of "Good and Mad," joins the conversation to discuss the critical importance of women's leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares insights on how female leaders excel in managing crises, advocating for greater representation of women in politics, and examines figures like Elizabeth Warren and Stacey Abrams. The discussion highlights the unique strengths women bring to governance, especially in contrast to traditional male leadership dynamics.
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Reopen Protest Encounter
- Scott Galloway encountered a "reopen" protest in Florida.
- He was struck by how different their views were from his own.
Andreessen's Call to Build
- Marc Andreessen's "It's Time to Build" essay calls for a renewed focus on building and innovation.
- He critiques the lack of preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic as a failure of imagination.
Universities as Luxury Brands
- Scott Galloway argues that universities prioritize luxury branding over accessibility.
- He suggests they could expand enrollment and reduce costs using technology.
