This Week in Startups Apple’s new releases, Twitter bots, Didi returns, Bad actors on Binance + Michael Shellenberger’s vision for California | E1477
Jun 7, 2022
Michael Shellenberger, an independent candidate for California Governor, shares his vision for tackling homelessness and addiction while emphasizing the need for systemic change in the state. The discussion also covers Apple's latest tech innovations presented at the WWDC, and the alarming $2.35 billion laundered through Binance highlighting issues in the cryptocurrency landscape. Additionally, Shellenberger critiques political obstacles affecting housing development, advocating for fresh approaches to address California's pressing challenges.
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San Francisco's Decline
- Jason Calacanis describes witnessing San Francisco's decline firsthand over 20 years.
- He notes the difficulty of getting startups to meet in San Francisco, citing it as evidence of mismanagement.
Tech's Lack of Loyalty to California
- California's tech industry lacks loyalty to the state due to hostility from politicians and overregulation.
- This lack of loyalty discourages investment in solving California's problems, unlike past entrepreneurial classes.
Citizen's Jury for Housing
- Impanel a citizen's jury to build consensus on a pro-housing agenda in California.
- If the legislature rejects the agenda, put it on the ballot for voters to decide directly.