2017
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Google’s Search for the Sweet Spot
Google’s hardware event shows the company’s commitment both to devices and to artificial intelligence; just doing what you are good at, though, is not always enough.
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Exponent Podcast: Getting to the Future Faster
On Exponent, the weekly podcast I host with James Allworth, we discuss Defining Aggregators. Listen to it here.
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Roku’s IPO and Origin Story, Netflix Versus Roku and the Conservation of Attractive Profits, “Weak” Aggregators
Roku’s origin story explain Netflix’s strategic acumen — which, by extension, explains why Roku is a risky bet. Then, Roku explains “weak” aggregators, that aren’t really aggregators at all.
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Books and Blogs
Blogs are no longer a writing platform for new entrants; they are better than books for the ongoing development of ideas.
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Uber Loses London License (Pending Appeal), The Idea of Uber, Uber’s Existential Test
Uber is losing its London license, pending appeal: whether or not the company gets it back is a test of the company’s long-term viability. Plus, why Facebook has to realize that facts are not enough.