Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 03/12 - The Web Is 30 Years Old!
Mar 12, 2019
Facebook stirs controversy after removing Senator Warren's ads, raising questions about criticism and corporate culture. Spotify sweetens the deal with a free Hulu subscription for Premium users. The podcast discusses the changing startup landscape as big tech looms large, with some entrepreneurs migrating to new hubs like Atlanta. Marking 30 years since the Web's inception, Tim Berners-Lee reflects on its evolution and the collective responsibility to ensure a vibrant future, peppered with humorous cultural insights.
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Facebook's Self-Own
- Facebook's removal of Senator Warren's ads criticizing its power demonstrates a PR blunder.
- This action inadvertently validates concerns about Facebook's influence and control over online discourse.
Relocate Your Startup
- The Bay Area's high cost of living makes it difficult for startups to compete for talent.
- Consider relocating your startup to more affordable areas like Austin, Portland, or Raleigh.
Atlanta's Rise
- Atlanta is emerging as a hub for Black tech talent, offering a potential alternative to Silicon Valley.
- Tristan Walker relocated his startup to Atlanta, citing the city's unique concentration of Black genius.