Pivot IBM leadership shuffle, Amazon earnings, plus "Friend of Pivot” Jon Lovett pops in from Iowa to talk Trump’s inevitable ad operation
Feb 4, 2020
IBM's leadership sees a shake-up as the company aims to catch up in cloud computing. The hosts analyze Zuckerberg's new approach to social media, alongside Amazon's recent earnings that highlight its market dominance. Jon Lovett drops in to share insights on Trump's looming ad campaign, emphasizing the importance of messaging in upcoming elections. As they reflect on wins and fails, they also question Jeff Bezos' dating choices amid a defamation lawsuit involving his girlfriend's brother, adding a touch of intrigue to the mix.
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Facebook's Principles
- Facebook prioritizes profits over user well-being and disregards harmful content.
- Scott Galloway sold his Facebook stock due to their disregard for societal impact.
Zuckerberg's "New Approach"
- Mark Zuckerberg claims Facebook will prioritize free speech and encryption, even if it angers people.
- Kara Swisher criticizes this as irresponsible and a disingenuous attempt to deflect criticism.
IBM Leadership Change
- IBM CEO Ginny Rometty is stepping down after failing to lead the company effectively into cloud computing.
- Her successor, Arvind Krishna, is the head of cloud computing, signaling a renewed focus on this area.