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Fact-Checking Mark Rober, and the Fall of TechCrunch | E2101
Today’s show: Jason, Alex and Lon break down a subreddit question: A founder builds 100% of the product, is promised equity—and now he’s being pushed out. We break down exactly what he should do next. Plus, YouTuber Mark Rober’s viral Tesla test gets fact-checked by a small creator, and the results don’t look great for Mark. Finally, TechCrunch gets quietly sold to Regent in what looks like a fire sale. Is this the end of an era for tech media?
Key Points
- TechCrunch has been sold to Regent, an investment firm known for acquiring other tech news sites like PCMag and MacWorld, sparking concerns about potential downsizing and SEO-driven strategies.
- The discussion highlighted the importance of clear agreements and IP ownership for technical founders, advising them to formalize equity arrangements early to avoid conflicts.
- The podcast explored the potential impact of repealing Section 230, suggesting that algorithms should break Section 230 protections to encourage more responsible content moderation by tech companies.
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