The Poison Pill, The State of Streaming and Guest William D. Cohan
Kara and Scott discuss the Twitter board's “poison pill” approach to fend of Elon’s bid. Friend of Pivot William D. Cohan joins to discuss whether or not Elon has the cash. Also, Alex Jones’ Info Wars...
19 Apr 20221h 3min
Is Elon's Offer Serious? Plus, Inflation, Astroturfing, and DAOs
The Elon and Twitter saga continues: Kara and Scott talk about Musk’s offer to buy all of Twitter for $43 billion. Also, inflation, price gouging vs supply and demand, and more trouble at the Texas bo...
15 Apr 20221h 4min
Elon's Twitter Board Reversal, Warner Bros. and Discovery Merger, and Cathy O’Neil on Shame
Never mind: Elon's NOT joining the Twitter board after all. Kara and Scott discuss the Warner Media and Discovery deal closing. Plus, a strike at Etsy, and Saudi investments in Jared Kushner. Then, Ka...
12 Apr 202252min
Has Musk Crossed a Red Line? Plus: Uber’s Superapp, and Career Advice for Grads
Stock buys, joining the board, edit buttons, polls: Kara and Scott Discuss everything Elon and Twitter. Also, Uber’s looking to create a superapp. Plus, a listener question on startup culture, and Win...
8 Apr 20221h
Elon’s Twitter Buy, Urban Hellscapes, and Guest Dr. Laurie Santos
Kara is joined by co-host George Hahn today to discuss Elon Musk becoming Twitter's largest shareholder, Louis C.K.'s Grammy win, and urban crime trends. This episode's Friend of Pivot, Dr. Laurie San...
5 Apr 20221h 7min
Pivot Q1 Quarterly Review
Kara and Scott are back with Pivot’s Quarterly Review series. They take a look at Scott’s past predictions on Alibaba, Meme Stocks, and record entrepreneurship to see how they’ve held up. Then, they g...
1 Apr 20221h
Oscars Reactions, Apple Subscriptions, and The Team Behind Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
Kara and Scott discuss new regulations for tech in Europe and Apple planning a subscription service. And of course, all the Oscars news. Then, they’re joined by Friends of Pivot, Executive Producers o...
29 Mars 20221h 8min
Buzzfeed Layoffs, SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings, and MacKenzie Scott’s Donations
Kara and Scott discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings, layoffs at Buzzfeed, and a new social network from AARP. Also, Ben and Justin Smith announce the name of their new venture a...
25 Mars 20221h 1min
