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Breaking down Basecamp’s tumultuous week, politics at work & more | E1208

E1208 • May 4, 2021 • 48 mins

In this episode, Jason Calacanis discusses the recent ban on political discussions at Basecamp. He explores how electronic communication can impact empathy, delves into the controversial memos from Basecamp leadership, and examines the aftermath of the company's severance offer. Jason also shares his views on company culture and offers advice on networking with successful individuals.

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Jason Calacanis

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0:00	Start
0:55	Basecamp bans political discussions at work
5:00	Electronic communication removes empathy
9:19	Squarespace - Use code TWIST at checkout to get 10% off your website
10:57	Breaking down the memos from Basecamp leadership
13:51	The catalyst for the controversy, the "best names ever list"
19:31	Vanta - Get $1k off your SOC 2 audit
21:01	All-hands meeting escalation
22:40	Exodus following Basecamp's severance offer
26:32	Jason's policy for politics
29:28	Who gets to decide a company culture?
33:19	Polls of Jason's Twitter audience
38:32	OurCrowd - Get a free account
40:09	Ask Jason - How do you surround yourself with people more successful than you?

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