This Week in Startups Is Netflix over cancel culture? + Startup Checklist: Choosing a Business Model | E1304
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Oct 14, 2021 The conversation kicks off with a fierce debate on Netflix's response to backlash from Dave Chappelle's special, highlighting the intersection of art and accountability. They dissect the implications of media portrayals on societal behavior and navigate the tricky waters of free speech versus cancel culture. Meanwhile, aspiring entrepreneurs get a practical startup checklist, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right business model, understanding customer needs, and adapting to the evolving landscape of revenue strategies.
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Provocative Art and Potential Harm
- Consider whether society should condone provocative art that has a small chance of inspiring harm.
- Reflect on how this applies to media and its potential link to violence or harmful actions.
Corporate Pushback Against Cancel Culture
- Corporations might be tiring of cancel culture and virtue signaling.
- Companies like Netflix, Coinbase, and Spotify seem to be drawing lines around free expression.
Coinbase's Approach to Politics
- Brian Armstrong at Coinbase told employees to focus on the company mission, not politics.
- He offered generous severance packages for those who disagreed, a savvy technique to avoid conflict.