That Was The Week

That Was The Week 2021, #24

Lina Khan’s rapid elevation from student paper writer to head of the US Government’s corporate regulation authority is a worrying signal that the Democratic Party has lost the plot on innovation and technology. Far from killing innovation, the US technology leaders are the heroes of it.

That Was The Week 2021, #23

Global technology is creating a new class of companies valued over $100B. But who is winning and who is losing, and how can we ensure the benefit is evenly spread?

That Was The Week 2021, #22

Are Micro VCs eating the startup world, or is it Tigers?

With @ajkeen and @kteare

That Was The Week 2021, #21  

CNBC chooses the most disruptive companies each year. This year's top 50 have been revealed. Who's in and who's out?

That Was The Week 2021 #20

With @ajkeen and @sohear

2021 has been a good year so far for technology startups. 166 unicorns have been minted already, more than all of 2020. But how do you find a unicorn?

That Was The Week 2021, #19

Back in the day, Venture Capital was simple. Raise a fund, pick the best startups and invest in the A round, follow on at the B and C, when revenue gets to a certain point (a variable) go and do an IPO, possibly preceded by a mezzanine round. Exit and go again. Not any more.

That Was The Week 2021, #18

This week we do a deep dive into how China’s tech sector is building replacements for many US-sourced technology products and seeking true independence from the US as a supplier.

That Was The Week 2021, #16

Momentum is building behind blockchain technology, and it is not limited to Bitcoin. This week we step back and survey the horizon

That Was The Week 2021, #15

Coinbase listed in New York and is now worth over $60 billion. The listing symbolizes the coming of age of Bitcoin and the Blockchain.

Is the Creator Economy For Real?

That Was The Week #14 with @ajkeen and @kteare

Should you quit your day job and turn to newsletters, videos, podcasts, and Clubhouse? Or, like Leonardo do you need your very own patron?