This Week in Startups Reacting to Super Pumped (Uber) & The Dropout (Theranos) with Lon Harris +OneShop CEO Nick McHenry | E1411
Mar 18, 2022
Lon Harris, a film expert and writer of the Inside.com streaming newsletter, discusses the dramatic narratives of 'The Dropout' and 'Super Pumped', evaluating their portrayals of the Theranos and Uber stories. He highlights the rich character arcs in 'The Dropout' while critiquing the dramatization in 'Super Pumped'. Nick McHenry, CEO of OneShop, shares insights on his startup journey and the challenges of integrating online and in-store retail experiences, emphasizing the importance of data and hyper-personalization in modern commerce.
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Character Study vs. Silicon Valley Overview
- The Dropout focuses on Elizabeth Holmes' psychology and persona creation.
- This character study makes it more compelling than Super Pumped, which gives a Silicon Valley overview.
Manipulation of Mentors
- Elizabeth Holmes' manipulation of older male mentors is a key aspect of The Dropout.
- This manipulation is highlighted in her interactions with figures like Ian Gibbons, Channing Robertson, and George Shultz.
Holmes' Manipulation Tactics
- Elizabeth Holmes used manipulation tactics, playing on men's egos and desire to mentor.
- This is evident in her interactions with the Walgreens CFO and George Shultz, learning to "force choke old men."