E871 Craig Newmark grew Craigslist w/customer service & no VC, now working to get U.S. back on track
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E871: Craig Newmark on founding & scaling profitable legend Craigslist with dogged dedication to customer service & no VC, now driven to fund the good work in the world, reverse misinformation & stay in touch with what’s real to get our country back on track
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Show Notes:
0:40 Jason introduces Craig Newmark and Craigslist
1:51 Jason asks about Craig’s customer service experience at Craigslist
4:03 Craig talks about the secret to scaling a company like Craigslist for 23 years
7:47 Craig talks about the footprint of Craigslist and where it is today
9:17 Jason thanks sponsor Walker Corporate Law. Contact Scott Walker directly at (415) 979-9998 and tell him Uncle Jason sent you or check out walkercorporatelaw.com to learn more about their services!
12:09 Craig talks about his journalism work
16:36 Craig on the current state of journalism and the diminishing legitimate press
18:39 Jason and Craig on botnets and misleading information for consumers
21:22 Jason thanks sponsor Blinkist. Visit blinkist.com/twist to start your 7-day free trial!
23:24 Balancing anonymity and accountability on the net
25:54 Jason and Craig discuss whether or not verified IDs can help combat botnets
27:10 Jason asks about his philanthropy work in the journalism realm
30:44 Craig talks about funding CUNY and Markup
34:25 Jason thanks sponsor LinkedIn. Visit linkedin.com/twist to get a $50 credit towards your first job post!
36:40 Ethics and transparency on social media platforms and computer science