This Week in Startups EMERGENCY POD: E0 All-In with Chamath Palihapitiya & Jason Calacanis: COVID-19 Political, Economic & Social Ramifications featuring The Production Board’s David Friedberg (frmly Founder/CEO, The Climate Corporation)
Mar 15, 2020
David Friedberg, founder and CEO of The Production Board and former CEO of Climate Corporation, joins Chamath Palihapitiya and Jason Calacanis for a lively discussion on the COVID-19 crisis. They explore the delayed U.S. response and its implications, as well as the differences in infection patterns between Italy and India. Friedberg shares his presidential priorities and critiques media messaging. The trio delves into the economic fallout, discussing the need for adaptation in startups, potential market impacts, and the lessons learned for future crises.
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NBA Postponement
- Chamath, as a Warriors owner, reacted to the NBA's postponement due to a player testing positive for COVID-19.
- He was surprised by the uncoordinated actions of government and private sectors, with some acting decisively while others didn't.
Delayed Response
- The delayed U.S. response to COVID-19 is comparable to the reaction to climate change, where action is only taken when a problem becomes immediate.
- Politicizing the issue from the start, with Trump downplaying its severity to protect his presidency, further hindered the response.
Media Consumption and Response
- OpenTable reservation data reveals a correlation between media consumption and pandemic response.
- Areas with higher viewership of news downplaying the virus's severity showed increased restaurant traffic, while others saw significant drops.