The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Elon Musk and Twitter + Curating Online Communities — with Nadav Shoval
Apr 7, 2022
Nadav Shoval, the co-founder and CEO of OpenWeb, dives into enhancing online discourse and building healthy communities for publishers. He discusses the role of AI in moderating comments sections and the unique challenges of startups in Tel Aviv compared to NYC. The conversation pivots to Elon Musk's influence on Twitter, covering his motivations and the potential impacts on free speech. Shoval shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey, including lessons learned from past failures and the importance of fostering a strong company culture.
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Twitter's Undervalued Status
- Scott Galloway believes Twitter is undervalued due to its influence in media and news dissemination.
- He suggests a subscription model and content cleanup could increase its value.
Musk's Twitter Investment
- Elon Musk bought a 9% stake in Twitter, costing him $2.3 billion.
- Galloway compares this to an average American household buying a MacBook relative to their net worth.
Musk's Free Speech Claims
- Elon Musk's claim of supporting free speech on Twitter is questioned by Galloway, citing Musk's own behavior.
- Musk's actions like violating securities law and posting inappropriate memes contradict his free speech stance.