Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand, discuss soaring gas prices, Kanye’s misadventure, Amazon's beating by… Amazon, Russian oligarchs, and Roman Abramovich’s sale of Chelsea FC. The team also drops their Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. Additionally, Dee and Anand speak to and learn from Michael Katz of mParticle.

Also, make sure to check out our March Madness bracket.

 

Timeline of What was Discussed:

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Michael Katz of mParticle. They discuss dealing with growing pains and figuring things out, the nuts and bolts of mParticle, why SaaS companies are highly valued, and the value in the execution. (1:10) 
• Books are OUT! (31:27) 
• Buy, sell, buy, sell! (40:12) 
• Gas prices are out of control! (43:08) 
• Why the stock market DOESN’T make sense. (44:39) 
• The Kanye fandom is REAL! (49:44) 
• The health effects of TikTok. (56:26) 
• The Russian oligarchs are losing BIG! (1:05:32) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. (1:13:34) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:29:53) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Amazon is shutting 68 retail stores, ending Amazon Books, 4-star and Pop Up shops 
• MARKET INSIDER Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Best Buy, Kroger, Burlington and more 
• China Declared Its Russia Friendship Had ‘No Limits.’ It’s Having Second Thoughts. 
• Americans are warned to budget for $5-A-GALLON gas as oil prices surge during Russian invasion of Ukraine and US national average rises to $3.61 - up $1 from a year ago 
• Gap shares rise after retailer issues strong earnings guidance, despite weak revenue outlook 
• Kanye West slammed over ‘disgusting’ music video burying Kim Kardashian’s boyfriend Pete Davidson alive 
• The Kings of Kanye’s Instagram 
• States launch probe into TikTok's effect on kids' health 
• Roman Abramovich, Russian owner of Chelsea FC, to sell club after Ukraine invasion 
• Russian billionaires lose $80 billion in wealth 
• Once Upon a Time in Russia: The Rise of the Oligarchs―A True Story of Ambition, Wealth, Betrayal, and Murder – Book by Ben Mezrich 
• Ben Mezrich (@benmezrich) | Twitter 
• Fanatics Raises $1.5 Billion With $27 Billion Valuation 
• Elon Musk activates Starlink in Ukraine 
• Peloton Ex-CEO Sells $50 Million of Stock to Firm Linked to Michael Dell 
• Super Pumped (Official Series Site) Watch on Showtime 
• High-Quality CBD Products for Sale - Colorado Cannabinoids (Promo Code - “groupchat” at checkout for 20% off) 

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