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Shopify share restructuring + The Atlantic's Derek Thompson, Why American Teens Are So Sad | E1433

E1433 • Apr 12, 2022 • 76 mins

In this episode, Jason Calacanis discusses Shopify's stock split and Tobi Luke's increased control, and ponders whether he's pressing his advantage. He also chats with Derek Thompson about his article on the rise of sadness among American teens, exploring the role of parenting and questioning if social media should be regulated for kids.

Speakers

Molly Wood

Host • 22%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 41%

Derek Thompson

Guest • 34%

Partners

Chapters

0:00	Jason and Molly tee up today’s show
1:42	Shopify planning 10-to-1 stock split & increasing CEO/Founder Tobi Luke’s control from 34% to 40
14:31	Rocket - Go to and use promo code TWIST for 20% off your first placement.
15:44	Is Tobi Luke pressing his advantage?
24:45	Vanta - Get $1,000 off automating your SOC 2
25:59	Talking to The Atlantic's Derek Thompson about his piece “Why American Teens Are So Sad”
32:14	Dell For Startups - Apply and get up to 45% off
33:38	How does parenting or over-parenting play into increased teenage sadness?
44:10	Should social media be regulated for kids similar to alcohol?

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