Pivot Uber offers to gobble up GrubHub, Elon Musk is “Re-open America guy”, and a prediction on mergers in digital media
May 15, 2020
Kara and Scott dive into Uber's potential acquisition of GrubHub, debating its impact on the food delivery market and local businesses. They explore Elon Musk's push to reopen his Tesla factory amid pandemic restrictions and share thoughts on the influence of billionaires on public health policy. Listener questions spark conversations about changing dynamics in ad-supported television, with predictions about upcoming mergers in the digital media landscape and the survival strategies of smaller companies.
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Work From Home Experimentation
- Test work-from-home setups thoroughly.
- Consider the second-order effects, such as impacts on commercial real estate and employee preferences.
The Future of Higher Education
- Top-tier universities may create isolated campuses with strict health protocols.
- Less prestigious, expensive schools will likely struggle, especially those with high tuition costs and limited online infrastructure.
Uber's Grubhub Acquisition: A Power Play
- Acquiring Grubhub would give Uber significant market share in food delivery, but raises monopoly concerns.
- This consolidation could harm restaurants, drivers, and the overall economy despite short-term consumer benefits.