This Week in Startups The 2022 TWiSTY Awards! | E1647
Dec 29, 2022
Join in the fun as the hosts celebrate the wackiest moments from the past year in startups! Discover the best props, memes, and gadgets that defined 2022, along with playful critiques of notable entrepreneurs. There’s humor in the nominees for Best CEO and eyebrow-raising reflections on startup controversies. Plus, enjoy lighthearted banter about emojis and Halloween costumes that keep the conversation lively. Take a trip through the highs and lows of innovation, media, and even autonomous vehicles.
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Headphones Win Best Gadget
- Over-the-ear headphones won "Best Gadget", marking a shift away from AirPods.
- Jason Calacanis believes that affordable options like Anker offer comparable quality to expensive brands.
Severance: A Corporate Manifesto
- Choose your employer carefully, as corporate cultures can be soul-crushing.
- Severance highlights the potential downsides of dedicating your life to a company.
SBF: The Main Character
- Sam Bankman-Fried won "Main Character of the Year" due to his extensive coverage on the show.
- The FTX saga made him a prominent figure in the startup world, comparable to Meryl Streep's frequent Oscar nominations.