Pivot What happens post-Corona, marketing "defund the police", and predictions on SPACs
Nov 27, 2020
The hosts navigate the challenges of Thanksgiving during COVID-19, blending humor with deeper societal reflections. They discuss the recent AWS outage and its implications for tech infrastructure. Insights on opportunities in a post-pandemic world highlight the importance of civic engagement and empathy. The complexities of the 'defund the police' movement come into play, advocating for meaningful reform. The conversation also delves into the SPAC landscape, analyzing the risks of rushed investments and high valuations for pre-revenue companies.
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Centralization Fragility
- The AWS outage highlighted the fragility of centralized systems.
- Diversification and multiple players create more robust ecosystems.
Salesforce Eyes Slack
- Salesforce is reportedly attempting to acquire Slack.
- Slack has faced an uphill battle against larger tech companies.
AOL's Monopoly Abuse
- Scott Galloway recounts his negative experiences with AOL as a business partner in the 90s.
- He criticizes AOL's arrogance and monopoly abuse during its peak.
