Techmeme Ride Home (Bonus) Tech Giant Psychoanalysis With Alex Kantrowitz
Apr 11, 2020
Alex Kantrowitz, a senior tech reporter at BuzzFeed News and author of "Always Day One," dives into the innovation cultures of tech giants like Amazon and Facebook. He reveals Amazon's unique six-pager process and Facebook's shift to mobile-first strategies. Kantrowitz discusses Microsoft's transition to cloud tech versus Apple's struggles with innovation. The conversation also highlights strategies for securing digital assets and insights beneficial for both startups and established industries navigating today's tech landscape.
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The Fetish for Innovation
- Tech companies, particularly the giants, are constantly driven by a need to innovate.
- They don't just want to maintain their current position; they are obsessed with winning the next thing.
Understanding the Machine
- Understanding the internal workings of tech companies explains their decisions.
- Alex Kantrowitz aimed to explore the "physiology" of these companies, going beyond just their actions.
No One Formula
- There's no single formula for success among tech giants; each is unique.
- They share a relentless focus on innovation and constantly push themselves to invent the future.
