E100: Reflecting on the first 100 shows, fan questions, nuclear threat, markets, Amazon & more
- Oct 14, 2022
- 1:29:53
- Full Episode
(0:00) Bestie intros are back! (6:35) Reflecting on the first 100 episodes and what makes the show special (29:12) Fan questions: Building in a downturn, how to be successful in tech, importance of uncapped upside, and more (53:43) Ukraine/Russia update: Nuclear escalation, when to draw a line in the sand, how inflation could deescalate any WWIII scenario (1:14:57) Reacting to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's comments at an all-hands meeting earlier this week, VC firms buying public tech stocks
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Intro Music Credit: https://rb.gy/tppkzl https://twitter.com/yung_spielburg
Intro Video Credit: https://twitter.com/TheZachEffect
Referenced in the show: https://www.businessinsider.com/leaked-amazon-slides-instruct-employees-to-double-down-frugality-2022-10 https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/12/amazon-cost-cuts-under-andy-jassy-reflect-new-reality-after-25-years.html https://www.wsj.com/articles/venture-firms-are-betting-on-public-tech-stocks-as-startup-market-stalls-11665653404 https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/10/13/business/inflation-cpi-report https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/12/opinion/china-semiconductors-exports.html
Brief Summary
The hosts celebrate 100 episodes, discussing friendship, media narratives, economic challenges, and the Ukraine conflict.
Key points
- David Friedberg's Transformation. From nerd to recognized figure, Friedberg's journey is both surprising and entertaining.
- The State of Journalism. A provocative discussion on how journalism has changed and its current relevance.
- Friendship and Insight. The podcast's charm lies in its friendships and insightful discussions.
- The Power of Media. Exploring how the media shapes narratives and defines issues, particularly in the context of Ukraine.
- Investing in Downturns. Insights on why downturns can be the best time for building companies and investing.
- Building in Tough Times. Surviving downturns requires adapting business practices to be more capital efficient.
Episode highlights
- The State of JournalismA provocative discussion on how journalism has changed and its current relevance.“Journalism is dead, sorry!”15:25Oct 14, 2022
- Friendship and InsightThe podcast's charm lies in its friendships and insightful discussions.“It's funny but also informative.”18:21Oct 14, 2022
- The Power of MediaExploring how the media shapes narratives and defines issues, particularly in the context of Ukraine.“The media's biggest power is the power to define when time begins on an issue.”23:42Oct 14, 2022
- Investing in DownturnsInsights on why downturns can be the best time for building companies and investing.“The hardest time right now is when you have the shakiest hand when you're writing the check.”36:15Oct 14, 2022
- Building in Tough TimesSurviving downturns requires adapting business practices to be more capital efficient.“This downturn is going to create a ShakeOut; it's going to weed out bad ideas.”39:26Oct 14, 2022
- The Importance of EquityBuilding equity in yourself is crucial for long-term wealth creation.“If you're just working for wages, you're not going to be uncapped.”48:44Oct 14, 2022
- The Brink of Nuclear WarTensions escalate as calls for direct action against Russia grow, risking nuclear conflict.“We have now gotten to the brink of a nuclear Showdown.”56:48Oct 14, 2022
- The Debate on CrimeaThe conversation shifts to the contentious issue of Crimea and its future.“Something's got to give here.”1:09:27Oct 14, 2022
