Big Technology Podcast

Tech’s Frothy Days Are Over. Now What? — With Eliot Brown

Jan 4, 2023

Eliot Brown, a Wall Street Journal reporter and co-author of "The Cult of We," shares sharp insights on the tech industry's transformation as frothy valuations recede. He discusses the implications of rising interest rates and explores whether the end of excess was ultimately productive. Delve into the troubled journey of SoftBank and the strategic risks of Palantir's SPAC investments. Brown also tackles Twitter's debt crisis post-Musk acquisition and the effects of declining Tesla stock on his finances. A thought-provoking conversation on the future of tech investments!

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Eliot Brown

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Episode notes

Intro

5min

Valuations and Innovations: The Venture Capital Landscape

11min

SoftBank's Tumultuous Journey

16min

Exploring Palantir's SPAC Investments and Tech Insights

2min

Palantir's Risky Investments: Unpacking the SPAC Strategy

5min

Twitter's Financial Struggles and Musk's Influence

11min

A Grateful Wrap-Up and Exciting New Weekly Segment Introduction

3min

Eliot Brown is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal and co-author of The Cult of We. Brown joins us to check in on how the tech industry is adapting after years of zero-interest-rate-driven froth fades away. Tune in for a discussion of how real 'the end of froth' is, whether it was productive or not, and a company-by-company look at Softbank, Tiger Global, Andreessen Horowitz, Palantir, Tesla, and Twitter.

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