Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFacebook makes a Substack competitor, Netflix's carbon footprint and the future of McKinsey
Episode 187
Kara and Scott discuss scandals at Substack as Facebook builds a newsletter competitor. They also discuss a new tool that is measuring the carbon foo…
5 years, 3 months ago
The future of travel and a Friend of Pivot on telehealth
Episode 186
Kara and Scott talk about the biggest weekend for airlines since the pandemic started and what that means for the industry. They are joined by Hims/H…
5 years, 3 months ago
Roblox IPO, Facebook doesn't think it has an antitrust problem and a listener question on PlayStation5
Episode 186
Kara and Scott talk about Roblox going public – and making a big splash – and what that means for the gaming industry. Then they discuss Facebook ask…
5 years, 3 months ago
SPACs tumble, the education tech market and the future of automation
Episode 185
Kara and Scott talk about how SPACs have tumbled in recent weeks and what that means for the IPO landscape. They also discuss Coursera going public a…
5 years, 3 months ago
Google ad track changes, implosions for the entertainment industry and Square buys Tidal
Episode 184
Kara and Scott talk about Google changing its ad model – they won't be selling ads based on how your browse the web anymore. They also discuss Square…
5 years, 3 months ago
The new COVID stimulus and Andy Slavitt on vaccine plans
Episode 183
Kara and Scott talk about the $.19 trillion stimulus package that passed the House and the fight for a $15/hour minimum wage. They also discuss the d…
5 years, 3 months ago
More hearings for big tech, GameStop stock surge (again), and predictions come true
Episode 182
Kara and Scott talk about deals reached between Facebook and Australia as Facebook, Google and Twitter prepare to testify in front of Congress. They …
5 years, 3 months ago
U.K. says Uber drivers are employees, and the future of cyber attacks
Episode 180
Kara and Scott talk about a U.K. Supreme Court ruling that says Uber drivers must be treated as employees and what that means for the future of the c…
5 years, 3 months ago
Facebook's Australia blackout and the GameStop hearings
Episode 179
Kara and Scott talk about Facebook restricting users and publishers from using the platform in Australia as the country weighs a law that would requi…
5 years, 4 months ago
Lincoln Project implosion, Microsoft says Google should pay newspapers, and Friend of Pivot Adam Grant
Episode 178
Kara and Scott talk about Microsoft CEO Brad Smith's stance saying the US should follow Australia in a model that would force tech giants to pay for …
5 years, 4 months ago