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News! The cult of Bitcoin maximalists, Bezos is going to space, & Facebook’s smartwatch | E1230

Justin Fortier | June 11, 2021

First up, Jason covers “Bitcoin Toxicity.” Are Bitcoin maximalists exhibiting cult-like behavior? (1:19) Then, he assesses the risks of Bezos going to space: is the potential upside worth the risk of ruin? (36:16) Finally, he wraps with news of Facebook’s rumored smartwatch. Have Apple’s recent privacy measures forced Facebook’s hand into the wearables space? (40:59)

Katerra’s collapse, Bill Ackman’s SPAC merger plus Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi | E1226

Justin Fortier | June 4, 2021

Jason covers the bankruptcy of the Softbank-backed construction startup Katerra, Bill Ackman’s Universal Music SPAC, then interviews Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi about portable benefits for independent contractors, the expanding UberEats business, local commerce and more!

Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen on “going big” with $1B funding round, insights from scaling globally, lessons from the pandemic | E1169

Administrator | February 3, 2021

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E1120: Shift Co-CEO George Arison on going public via SPAC, lessons from building Uber’s predecessor & innovating in the massive used car market

Administrator | October 6, 2020

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E1112: Emergency Pod! Nikola fraud allegations, Trevor Milton resigns, Jason reflects on Trevor’s answers

Administrator | September 22, 2020

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E1110 The Next Unicorns E18: Ghost Locomotion CEO John Hayes builds self-driving kits for consumer vehicles, shares insights on cameras vs. Lidar, targeting highways, 5G’s impact on self-driving & more

Administrator | September 16, 2020

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E1090: Nikola Founder Trevor Milton on competing with Tesla, hydrogen over battery, going public as a pre-revenue company & more

Administrator | July 31, 2020

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E678: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Edward Humes on his book “Door to Door,” the world of transportation, the tech behind on-demand, & the future of alternative fuel, autonomous travel

Administrator | September 30, 2016

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