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Rising Unemployment, Rising Investor Optimism

Apr 17, 2020

Frederic Kerrest, Co-founder and COO of Okta, discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and entrepreneurship. He highlights the importance of personal accountability in cyber safety, addressing common pitfalls like weak passwords and advocating for multi-factor authentication. Through his insights on identity management, he sheds light on how tech companies can thrive during downturns. The conversation also demystifies the entrepreneurial journey, revealing the challenges behind startup success that are often glossed over in the media.

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Intro

2min

Market Recovery vs. Real Economy

17min

Navigating Subscription Services and Cybersecurity

7min

The Importance of Personal Accountability in Cybersecurity

2min

Demystifying the Entrepreneurial Journey

4min

Verizon's BlueJeans Acquisition: Opportunities and Challenges

5min

Market Signals and Stock Highlights: Spotify and CRISPR Therapeutics

3min

More than 5 million more Americans file for unemployment as the monthly total surpasses 22 million. Abbott Labs gets a boost on optimism over its coronavirus testing. Gilead Sciences gets a boost on optimism over its coronavirus treatment. Procter & Gamble reports its biggest U.S. sales gain in decades. Amazon hits an all-time high. Comcast launches a preview of its Peacock streaming service. And Verizon buys BlueJeans Network, a videoconferencing company. Motley Fool analysts Jason Moser and Ron Gross discuss those stories, take stock in the banking and airline industries, and weigh in on some dividend hikes. Plus, the guys share a few stocks on their radar: Spotify and CRISPR Therapeutics. And Okta co-founder and COO Frederic Kerrest talks cloud-based security software, password protection, and misconceptions about entrepreneurs.

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