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Apple’s WFH blowback, navigating current startup valuations PLUS Sugar’s Fatima Dicko | 1227

Jun 8, 2021
Fatima Dicko, founder of Sugar, a CRM platform enhancing landlord-tenant connectivity, shares insights on navigating business challenges during the pandemic. She discusses how apartments will evolve with new amenities focused on resident engagement. Additionally, the conversation touches on the implications of Apple's contentious work-from-home policies and the current landscape of inflated startup valuations, offering valuable investing guidance amidst economic uncertainty.
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INSIGHT

Apple's Return-to-Work Blowback

  • Apple employees are pushing back against the return-to-office policy, highlighting a broader societal debate.
  • This marks a shift from Apple's traditionally private culture.
ADVICE

Critical Thinking

  • Be a critical thinker and question information from any source, including news outlets and podcasts.
  • Always verify the information you receive.
ANECDOTE

Slack Leaks

  • Apple employees used Slack to draft a letter protesting the return-to-office policy.
  • The letter was leaked to The Verge, highlighting the risk of using Slack for sensitive discussions.
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