Pivot

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BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: The Life Cycle of a Company with Prof. Aswath Damodaran Mar 03, 2022

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In one of the most popular presentations from Pivot MIA, Professor Aswath Damodoran of NYU's Stern School of Business compares the life cycle of a company to the stages of life of an actual human being. It’s the structure he uses to understand why companies do what they do, and more importantly, to pinpoint “when companies do things they shouldn’t be doing.”

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How Big Tech is Responding to Russia, with guest Nicole Perlroth Mar 01, 2022

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Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes trouble for Big Tech players. Kara and Scott discuss its effects on moderation, monetization, and cybersecurity with journalist Nicole Perlroth. Plus, the CDC says most of the country can go maskless, and Elon Musk has more trouble with the SEC.

And big news for Pivot fans: You can WATCH video clips from Pivot on Salesforce+.

Find Nicole on Twitter at @nicoleperlroth.

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BONUS EPISODE: Parler, GETTR CEOs in Conversation with Casey Newton at Pivot MIA Feb 26, 2022

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Platformer's Casey Newton speaks with Parler CEO George Farmer and GETTR CEO Jason Miller about the conservative social media business model, free speech, and content moderation.

Recorded live at Pivot MIA on February 16, 2022.

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Russia Invades Ukraine, Texas Gov.'s Attack on Trans Youth, and Guest Ben Stiller Feb 25, 2022

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New Friend of Pivot Ben Stiller joins to talk about his new Apple TV+ thriller, Severance. Kara and Scott also discuss Texas Governor Greg Abbot's attack on health care for trans youth, as well as what Russia's invasion of Ukraine means for tech and business

You can find Ben on social media at @RedHourBen. Severance is streaming now on Apple TV+.

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Disney’s Housing Venture, Truth Social’s Soft Launch, and Scott’s Voicemails Feb 22, 2022

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Kara and Scott discuss Truth Social’s future, Elon Musk’s beef with the SEC, and Disney’s new housing venture. Plus,

Kara hired a plane to fly Scott’s phone number on a banner over South Beach. We play the voicemails.

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BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: Kara & Scott in conversation with Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb Feb 19, 2022

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Kara and Scott chat with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the future of the travel industry, housing, workplace culture, human interaction, and why the pandemic was the “ultimate growing-up experience” for business founders. Plus, he tells the audience all about his stay at a “themed fairytale princess Cinderella cottage.”

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What Happens in Miami.... Feb 18, 2022

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Couldn't make it to Pivot MIA? Kara and guest host Casey Newton bring you the highlights: from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's remarks on how his company handled January 6th, to the fireworks at Casey's panel on conservative social networks. Plus, a look at the latest headlines, including Melania Trump's NFT mystery.

You can find Casey on Twitter at @CaseyNewton.

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All Things Pivot MIA, California’s Lawsuit Against Tesla, and The Latest on the Trucker Convoy Feb 15, 2022

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Kara and Scott are in Miami! They talk through what’s to come at Pivot MIA, including interviews with Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs, David M. Solomon, and NYU Professor, Aswath Damodaran. Also, California’s lawsuit against Tesla for racist harassment of employees, and how the CIA may be spying on Americans.

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Peloton's Executive Shuffle, Peter Thiel's Meta Exit, and the Future of Fintech with Jeremy Allaire Feb 11, 2022

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Listeners tell Kara and Scott why they're not watching the Olympics, and Elon's tweets draw SEC attention (again). Also, Amazon wants five star talent, and it's willing to pay. Friend of Pivot Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, drops by to discuss USDC, stablecoins, and the future of fintech.

You can find Jeremy on Twitter at @jerallaire.

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More Bad News at Spotify, Amazon’s Ad Business Revealed, and Guest Wajahat Ali Feb 08, 2022

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Meta threatens to shut down Facebook in Europe! Kara and Scott discuss the latest twist at Spotify, and the surprising scale of Amazon's advertising business. Also, no one is watching the Olympics. Friend of Pivot Wajahat Ali joins to talk about his book, “Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American."

You can find Wajahat on Twitter at @WajahatAli.

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