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Episode 192: Coté still doesn’t understand how startup valuations work

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We discuss WeWork vs. Regus, Cloudera, and tumblr. Plus, some clarifications on trans-dimensional bomb defusing.

Mood board:

  • You talk about the Pacific Northwest, but have you thought about Florida?
  • I could be like the 35 year old Andy Rooney.
  • Hey Google, where are my keys?
  • We’re driving off hosts at this point
  • Herbalife.
  • Funny logs.
  • Was it real money?
  • It’s probably cheaper than severance.
  • I am not following any of it.
  • Where’s Tim Wu when you need him?
  • This is Tumblr all over again.
  • Nothing but insects please.
  • Oh Andy Rooney, save me!

    • Buy Coté’s book dirt cheap! And check out his other book that this guy likes.

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        Conferences, et. al.
        • August 30th - Agile Scotland, Glasgow - Coté giving 90 minute workshop. Use the code AS-SPEAKER-MICHAEL for a discount: from £70 to £56.13.
        • Sep 26th to 27th - DevOpsDays London - Coté at the Pivotal table, come get free shit.
        • Oct 7th to 10th - SpringOne Platform, Oct 7th to 10th, Austin Texas - get $200 off registration before August 20th, and $200 more if you use the code S1P200_Coté (make sure to use the accented e). Come to the EMEA party if you’re in EMEA.
        • Oct 9th to 10th - Cloud Expo Asia Singapore, Oct 9th and 10th
        • Oct 10th to 11th - DevOpsDays Sydney 2019, October 10th and 11th
        • December - 2019, a city near you: The 2019 SpringOne Tours are posted: Toronto Dec 2nd and 3rd, São Paulo Dec 11th and 12th.
        • December 12-13 2019 - Kubernetes Summit Sydney
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            • Recommendations
            • Brandon: Azlo and TransferWise.
            • Matt: Eluvium An Accidental Memory In the Case of Death
            • Coté: Thunderspace app.

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