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?

That Was The Week 2021, #13

With Andrew Keen and Keith Teare

Clubhouse is used by 2% of adult Americans. Facebook has 68%. That is a lot of future growth if Clubhouse can own the experience. I’m still betting on it. I suspect Twitter, Fireside, Facebook, Linkedin, Spotify will struggle with quality content more than Clubhouse.