Equity Does it smell like teen spirit, or teen bankruptcy?
Apr 29, 2022
In a lively discussion, the hosts dive into Elon Musk's controversial Twitter acquisition, highlighting advertising struggles and market sensitivity. They explore the innovative meat alternative company Umaro, which uses seaweed to create bacon-like products. The conversation shifts to the challenges facing Robinhood and the post-pandemic downturn in fintech. Finally, they debate the ethics of teens investing in crypto, featuring platforms like Copper and Step, while pondering the implications of incorporating cryptocurrencies into retirement plans.
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Musk's Twitter antics
- Elon Musk's behavior towards Twitter, like criticizing executives, seems unprofessional.
- This behavior, coupled with his proposed content moderation changes, might scare advertisers, affecting Twitter's ad revenue.
Seaweed Bacon
- Umaro uses seaweed to create bacon alternatives.
- It claims to be more sustainable than traditional pork and aims to surpass soy in price, volume, and quality.
Self-Driving Progress
- Pony.ai obtained a license for autonomous vehicles in Guangzhou without partnering with a taxi company.
- This marks a step towards fully independent self-driving cars.
