Pivot Twitter and Elon Head to Court, The Uber Files, and Guest Mark Leibovich
Jul 12, 2022
Mark Leibovich, author of "Thank You for Your Servitude" and staff writer at The Atlantic, joins the discussion on the legal showdown between Elon Musk and Twitter. The conversation dives into shocking revelations from The Uber Files, highlighting the unethical tactics that marked Uber under Travis Kalanick. They debate the controversial practice of bounties for Supreme Court Justice sightings. The episode also touches on the evolving dynamics within venture capital and the moral complexities of corporate accountability in today's political landscape.
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Proactive Block
- Scott Galloway was proactively blocked by Elon Musk on Twitter.
- This occurred despite Galloway not following Musk, highlighting Musk's sensitivity.
VC Optimism and Market Cycles
- Venture capitalists (VCs) must be optimistic to invest in early-stage companies.
- Many VC investments from 2021 are now underwater due to market conditions.
Entrepreneurial Self-Reliance
- When accepting VC funding, entrepreneurs should primarily rely on themselves.
- VCs often provide little practical help beyond capital and brand recognition.
