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Pivot Schooled #2: The New Generation of Innovators, with Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar and investor Rana Yared

Aug 30, 2020

In this lively discussion, Sarah Friar, CEO of Nextdoor, shares her insights on community engagement and the vital role of local moderators in fostering healthy neighborhood interactions. Rana Yared, a general partner at Balderton Capital, discusses the shift from traditional finance to a burgeoning tech landscape, especially in Europe. They explore how the pandemic has catalyzed innovation across sectors, including healthcare, and tackle the challenges of misinformation in a digital age. Expect intriguing predictions and the impact of tech monopolies!

54:45

Episode guests

Rana Yared

Sarah Friar

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Community Dynamics in a Disrupted World

18min

Strategic Adaptations for Growth and Profitability

2min

Local Moderators and Community Engagement

6min

Navigating Local Market Challenges and Digital Service Dynamics

2min

Transitioning from Goldman Sachs to a New Investment Landscape

2min

Accelerating Innovation in a Post-Pandemic World

17min

Healthcare Innovation and Tech Monopolies

7min

In this audio version of the second episode of our live video series Pivot Schooled, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway talk about the future of innovation in the US and worldwide. They interview Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar and Balderton Capital general partner Rana Yared, answer questions from the audience, and make predictions. Plus: A prediction from Silicon Valley actor Suzanne Cryer, and why TikTok isn't selling to anybody.

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