Economist Podcasts The house that Jack built: Twitter’s founder departs
Dec 1, 2021
In this engaging discussion, Alexandra Sewitch-Bass, a Senior Correspondent for The Economist, dives into the implications of Jack Dorsey's resignation from Twitter and the challenges facing his successor. The conversation shifts to Ukraine's impressive military advancements since 2014 amid rising geopolitical tensions with Russia. Finally, the latest global cost of living rankings reveal Tel Aviv's surprising rise to the top as inflation continues to affect cities worldwide. It's a thought-provoking exploration of technology, politics, and economics.
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The Founder Myth
- Dorsey's departure challenges the Silicon Valley myth of the founder as savior.
- Twitter's experience under Dorsey might make investors reconsider this belief.
Rising Tensions
- Tensions between Russia and Ukraine are rising amid reports of a Russia-backed coup plot.
- Ukraine claims increased preparedness for a potential Russian offensive.
Ukraine's Military Transformation
- In 2014, Ukraine had only 6,000 combat-ready troops; volunteers sourced secondhand uniforms from abroad.
- Now, Ukraine has 250,000 combat-ready troops and nearly a million in reserve.