This episode was taped on Tuesday afternoon before news broke out about the horrific events in Uvalde, Texas. Today, Dee and Anand discuss Even Spiegel's market effects, one company's layoffs, China's lockdowns, Elon Musk's SA allegations, the US's pay disparities, Nike's Travis Scott partnership, and Group Chat's IP theft.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• It is VERY clear that ANY consumer-facing business is STRUGGLING! (1:59) 
• China vs the world! (12:24) 
• Monkeypox is here! (18:28) 
• Fintech is going through some tough times. (20:42) 
• If you don’t have the IP, China is NOT the place for you. (23:40) 
• Elon Musk is the MOST polarizing character in America. (27:38) 
• How do we fix the gender pay gap? (36:03) 
• Travis Scott is BACK! (42:57) 
• Postscript, where’s our check?! (47:53) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Snap plunges 30% after CEO warns company will miss revenue and earnings estimates, slow hiring 
• Abercrombie & Fitch shares fall 30% after retailer posts loss, offers weak outlook 
• Monkeypox can be contained as more countries rolling out vaccinations, says WHO official 
• Klarna to lay off 10% of its workforce as souring economy hits buy now, pay later space 
• Airbnb is closing its domestic business in China, sources say 
• SpaceX president defends Elon Musk over sexual misconduct claims: 'I believe the allegations to be false' 
• Women are still paid 83 cents for every dollar men earn. Here’s why 
• Over 1 Million Entries Reportedly Submitted For Travis Scott x Nike Air Trainer 1 Drop — Complex 
• Group Chat - the world's first SMS ECOMMFERENCE 

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