This Week in Startups E1046: News Roundtable! TechCrunch’s Alex Wilhelm & Slow Ventures’ Sam Lessin on COVID’s potential privacy risk, private/public investor outlooks, remote work challenges & at-risk early-stage investors
Apr 17, 2020
Alex Wilhelm, Senior Editor at TechCrunch, and Sam Lessin, Partner at Slow Ventures, dive into the complexities of remote work during COVID-19. They discuss the potential privacy risks of tech giants' contact tracing efforts and its implications for personal data. The duo reflects on the contrasting outlooks between optimistic public investors and cautious private ones, while hinting at a looming threat for early-stage investors. Lastly, they explore the effects of a shift away from luxury tech campuses and how market dynamics are changing in the wake of the pandemic.
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Alex's Family Life
- Alex Wilhelm is married, has two dogs, and lives in Rhode Island.
- He feels lucky not to have kids right now, unlike his colleagues.
Increased Workload
- Keyboard jockeys are experiencing increased workloads during quarantine.
- Jason Calacanis is working 20-30% more than usual.
Birth Rate Drop
- Sam Lessin predicts a potential birth rate drop due to the crisis.
- Economic and social uncertainties influence family planning.