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Tesla + Netflix Q3 earnings, Kevin Hart's VC fund, Twitter ideas, revamping the DCEU | E1591

Oct 21, 2022

Joining the discussion is Lon Harris, a streaming expert who analyzes Netflix's Q3 earnings and its new ad-supported tier. He shares insights on how Netflix is rebounding in subscriber growth and addresses industry trends like password sharing. Additionally, Lon dives into the shifting landscape of the DC Extended Universe, proposing creative strategies to revitalize it and compete with the MCU. His unique ideas promise to reshape superhero storytelling, making for an engaging conversation!

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Intro

2min

Analyzing Tesla's Q3 Earnings and Market Reactions

5min

Unpacking Tesla's Financial Landscape: The Power of Sankey Diagrams

4min

Financial Insights: Tesla, Apple, and Celebrity Ventures

9min

The Celebrity VC Phenomenon: Participation and Implications

6min

Trends in Venture Capital and the Importance of Developer Hiring

5min

The Social Media Verification Dilemma

5min

Navigating Digital Space and the Rise of Remote Living

3min

Netflix's Revival and Streaming Trends

23min

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Navigating the DC Cinematic Landscape

14min

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Exploring the DC Multiverse

5min

First up, J+M break down Tesla's Q3 earnings with the help of some insightful charts (2:09), before discussing Kevin Hart's VC firm landing JP Morgan as an LP (17:08) and some ideas for Twitter verification. (27:29) Then, Lon Harris joins the show to cover Netflix's Q3 earnings, its coming ad-supported tier, and how he would revamp the DCEU! (37:19)

(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!

(2:09) Tesla Q3 earnings breakdown

(15:37) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist

(17:08) Kevin Hart lands JP Morgan as an LP for Hartbeat Ventures, his VC firm

(26:05) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist

(27:29) Twitter verification ideas

(35:52) Blueground - Get up to $1000 off your booking at https://promos.theblueground.com/twist

(37:19) Lon Harris joins the show to break down Netflix's Q3 earnings and its plans for an ad-supported tier

(1:00:05) Head of DCEU leaves, Lon gives his thoughts on how he would revamp DC to compete with the MCU

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