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Kanye's new business model, Startup killed by FB algorithm change + AirPals' Joshe Ordonez | E1392

E1392 • Feb 23, 2022 • 55 mins

In this episode, Jason Calacanis and Molly Wood discuss Kanye's strategy to diversify from streaming platforms, the risks of platform reliance, and Pipe's recent acquisition. Molly also interviews Joshe Ordonez, the CEO of Airpals and an LA24 founder.

Speakers

Jason Calacanis

Host • 47%

Molly Wood

Host • 25%

Joshe Ordonez

Guest • 20%

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Chapters

0:00	Jason and Molly tee up today’s topics: Kanye’s genius move, the pitfalls of platform reliance, Pipe’s interesting acquisition, and Molly interviews another LA24 founder
2:21	Kanye’s genius move: diversifying away from streaming platforms
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13:49	Possibilities opened by Kanye’s move, risks of platform reliance
23:55	Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time
25:17	Jason gives final thoughts on leveraging platforms, but owning the relationship with consumers
28:59	Pipe’s newest acquisition will help them bring non-dilutive capital to the entertainment industry
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39:44	Molly sits down with LA24 founder Joshe Ordonez, CEO of Airpals

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