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Pivot

The Future of Threads, Biotech, and Education

Aug 22, 2023
41:09
Snipd AI
Kara and Scott answer listener questions about Instagram Threads, biotech, and education. They discuss the integration of social media platforms, easy sign-up and cross-posting, engaging students, promoting empathy, and shifting search habits.
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Quick takeaways

  • Changing user behavior towards subscription-based search is difficult, especially when users are accustomed to an efficient and reliable search engine like Google.
  • Pivot was created due to Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway's natural chemistry and their ability to change each other's minds, resulting in a show that thrives on their respectful disagreements and candid, irreverent, and humorous approach to discussing tech and business news.

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Lessons from the Failure of Eva Search Engine

The ambitious startup Eva recently closed, despite being led by experienced individuals. The failure of such startups, even with smart leadership, is not uncommon. However, one can learn from this failure. Eva attempted to introduce a different approach to search, but faced the challenge of changing user habits in a market dominated by Google. The lesson here is that changing user behavior towards subscription-based search is difficult, especially when users are accustomed to an efficient and reliable search engine like Google.

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