This Week in Startups Twitter deal called off, Uber leaks, + Apple Car setbacks | E1505
Jul 12, 2022
Elon Musk's attempt to acquire Twitter takes a chaotic turn as he calls off the deal, sparking discussions about the platform's management and relevance. Meanwhile, Uber faces scrutiny following the leak of 124,000 internal documents revealing its aggressive expansion tactics. The ride-sharing giant is also experimenting with geo-located ads to enhance its marketing strategy. Lastly, Apple’s autonomous car project suffers setbacks, raising questions about its future in the competitive tech landscape.
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Twitter Deal Uncertainty
- Elon Musk calling off the Twitter deal creates uncertainty.
- The legal battle and discovery process could reveal damaging information about Twitter.
Bot Problem Silver Lining
- The heightened scrutiny on Twitter's bot issue could lead to a better solution.
- Increased transparency and a clearer definition of bots could benefit the platform.
Twitter's Product Leadership Compared to Yahoo
- Twitter's product mismanagement is compared to Yahoo's historical struggles.
- Both companies, despite early success, faced challenges with product leadership and innovation.