Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchEveryone's Watching NFLX, and Elon Says "Funding Secured"
Episode 296
Elon Musk says he's financed his Twitter bid to the tune of $46 billion. Netflix subscriber numbers dropped for the first time in over a decade, but …
4 years, 5 months ago
The Poison Pill, The State of Streaming and Guest William D. Cohan
Episode 295
Kara and Scott discuss the Twitter board's “poison pill” approach to fend of Elon’s bid. Friend of Pivot William D. Cohan joins to discuss whether or…
4 years, 5 months ago
Is Elon's Offer Serious? Plus, Inflation, Astroturfing, and DAOs
Episode 294
The Elon and Twitter saga continues: Kara and Scott talk about Musk’s offer to buy all of Twitter for $43 billion. Also, inflation, price gouging vs …
4 years, 5 months ago
Elon's Twitter Board Reversal, Warner Bros. and Discovery Merger, and Cathy O’Neil on Shame
Episode 293
Never mind: Elon's NOT joining the Twitter board after all. Kara and Scott discuss the Warner Media and Discovery deal closing. Plus, a strike at Ets…
4 years, 5 months ago
Has Musk Crossed a Red Line? Plus: Uber’s Superapp, and Career Advice for Grads
Episode 292
Stock buys, joining the board, edit buttons, polls: Kara and Scott Discuss everything Elon and Twitter. Also, Uber’s looking to create a superapp. Pl…
4 years, 5 months ago
Elon’s Twitter Buy, Urban Hellscapes, and Guest Dr. Laurie Santos
Episode 291
Kara is joined by co-host George Hahn today to discuss Elon Musk becoming Twitter's largest shareholder, Louis C.K.'s Grammy win, and urban crime tre…
4 years, 5 months ago
Pivot Q1 Quarterly Review
Episode 290
Kara and Scott are back with Pivot’s Quarterly Review series. They take a look at Scott’s past predictions on Alibaba, Meme Stocks, and record entrep…
4 years, 5 months ago
Oscars Reactions, Apple Subscriptions, and The Team Behind Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Episode 289
Kara and Scott discuss new regulations for tech in Europe and Apple planning a subscription service. And of course, all the Oscars news. Then, they’r…
4 years, 6 months ago
Buzzfeed Layoffs, SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings, and MacKenzie Scott’s Donations
Episode 288
Kara and Scott discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings, layoffs at Buzzfeed, and a new social network from AARP. Also, Ben and Ju…
4 years, 6 months ago
Disney Drama, Amazon Owns MGM, and Guest Kelly AuCoin
Episode 287
Kara and Scott talk about the latest drama at Disney, Amazon officially owning MGM, and some impressive download numbers for Crypto apps. Also, China…
4 years, 6 months ago