Masters of Scale Need to Know, w/Reid & Bob: Ukraine reverberations, inflation volatility, lessons from Peloton, Theranos, Meta, & more
Mar 1, 2022
Reid Hoffman and Bob Safian dive into the repercussions of the Ukraine invasion on global business dynamics. They discuss the challenges faced by companies like Peloton and Meta after the pandemic. Climate change and innovation are also on the table, featuring Reid's trip to Antarctica. Pay transparency emerges as a hot topic, along with the cautionary lessons from Theranos. The conversation extends into the gaming world, specifically Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, and highlights the critical role of businesses in fostering democratic values.
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Supporting Ukraine
- Help Ukrainians in any way you can during this time of suffering.
- Continue to build the future through entrepreneurship and business.
Trip to the South Pole
- Reid Hoffman recently traveled to the South Pole, renewing his commitment to addressing climate change.
- He emphasizes the need for massive investment and deployment of clean energy technology.
Climate Change as Economic Opportunity
- John Doerr argues that corporate commitments to decarbonization are genuine and not greenwashing.
- He sees a huge financial opportunity in the transition to a clean energy economy, similar to the mobilization during World War II.
