Getting comfortable on camera is a skill that can be learned through experience. The fear of talking to a large audience can be overcome by realizing that videos can be edited and that it is better to film and delete than not to film at all. The experience also helps with public speaking. A background in engineering helped in reviewing tech products as there is a similarity in the thought process and structure of analyzing data.
Molly and Jason tackle Netflix's stellar fourth-quarter earnings and the news that Reed Hastings is stepping down as CEO. (1:55) Plus, they delve into Google's announcement to lay off 6% of its workforce (17:00), and the former MySpace founders raised a $32M Seed round for their new gaming startup PLAI. (28:55) Lastly, Producer Rachel is back with another segment of Ok Boomer with Mike O'Brien! (36:47)
(0:00) M+J kick off the show
(1:55) Netflix earnings + Reed Hastings steps down as CEO
(9:29) Crowdbotics - Get a free scoping session for your next big app idea at crowdbotics.com/twist
(9:37) Netflix's future
(17:00) Google to layoff 6% of their staff
(23:37) Mixpanel - Apply for $50K in credits at https://mixpanel.com/startups
(20:50) Will Apple do a RIF?
(28:55) Former MySpace founders raise $32M for their new startup PLAI
(33:53) This Week in Startups 90-second survey - Enter for a chance to win a $50 amazon gift card at www.thisweekinstartups.com/survey
(35:19) House of Macadamias - Get 20% off at https://houseofmacadamias.com/twist by using code TWIST20
(36:47) Ok Boomer with Mike O'Brien
Bloomberg Article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2023-01-20/reed-hastings-retires-as-netflix-ceo-with-a-long-list-of-wins
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