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Chock-a-blockchain - The 411 Podcast

By The Information Staff · Dec. 17, 2021 11:54 AM PST

Sand Hill Road has gone crypto-crazy (exhibit A and exhibit B), making it the best time ever to be a cryptocurrency or blockchain-based startup. Six such companies drew our attention enough to make it into this year’s The Information 50 list of promising startups. They range from an environmentally friendly... Sand Hill Road has gone crypto-crazy (exhibit A and exhibit B), making it the best time...

Dollar Bill Y’all - The 411 Podcast

By The Information Staff · Dec. 10, 2021 12:55 PM PST

Cryptocurrency is soaking up attention, but financial services technologies involving fiat currency have also never been hotter. This week we continue our special five-episode series on The Information 50, our annual list of the most promising startups valued at less than $1 billion, by taking a look at five fintech startups that made the cut. ... Cryptocurrency is soaking up attention, but financial services technologies involving fiat...

The Talent Cloud - The 411 Podcast

By The Information Staff · Dec. 3, 2021 2:44 PM PST

This week we continue our special five-episode series on The Information 50, our annual list of the most promising startups valued at less than $1 billion, by taking a look at the B2B category. More than half the startups in this group reflect two big pandemic related trends: companies trying to control spending on subscription... This week we continue our special five-episode series on The Information 50, our annual list of...

Apple Upsets the Shopping Cart - The 411 Podcast

By The Information Staff · Nov. 19, 2021 1:54 PM PST

Apple Upsets the Shopping Cart - The 411 Podcast

By The Information Staff · Nov. 19, 2021 1:54 PM PST

This week we continue our special five episode series on The Information 50, our annual list of the most promising startups valued at less than $1 billion. In episode two, executive editor Amir Efrati first talks to reporter Malique Morris about commerce startups worth watching, including a budding rival to Shopify, a fashion marketplace and a... This week we continue our special five episode series on The Information 50, our annual list of...

AI Candy - The 411 Podcast

By The Information Staff · Nov. 12, 2021 1:57 PM PST · 1 comment

This week, The Information released TI50, our annual list of the most promising startups valued at less than $1 billion. Over the next five episodes of The Information 411 podcast, you’ll hear from The Information reporters who put the list together and from the founders whose companies made the list. In episode one, executive editor Amir... This week, The Information released TI50, our annual list of the most promising startups valued...

Gorillas in the Wild — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · July 16, 2021 2:53 PM PDT

Why are so many instant delivery startups popping up? Cory talks to The Information's Mark Di Stefano about the buzzy sector and one controversial company in particular, Gorillas. Then, Steve LeVine, author of the new The Information newsletter The Electric, explains the geopolitical dynamics in the battery industry. Why are so many instant delivery startups popping up? Cory talks to The Information's Mark Di...

A Town Fights Amazon Trucks — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · July 9, 2021 1:59 PM PDT

What happens when a small town becomes a choke point for tens of thousands of Amazon deliveries every day? Cory talks to The Information’s Paris Martineau about what residents' struggles in a small Massachusetts town tell us about the challenges of Amazon’s rapid physical expansion. Then, Hong Kong bureau chief Shai... What happens when a small town becomes a choke point for tens of thousands of Amazon...

Benchmark’s Dilemma — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · July 2, 2021 11:01 AM PDT

Benchmark’s Dilemma — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · July 2, 2021 11:01 AM PDT

Does one of the most storied venture capital firms need to adapt to a changing startup environment? Cory talks to The Information’s Berber Jin about his profile of Benchmark, known for a deliberative style that could handcuff it amid more fast-paced dealmaking. Then, Josh Sisco breaks down what the latest antitrust news means for... Does one of the most storied venture capital firms need to adapt to a changing startup...

Amazon’s China Whistleblower — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · June 25, 2021 2:11 PM PDT

Why did Amazon fail to protect an employee who disclosed labor violations at a Foxconn factory that makes Amazon devices? Cory talks to The Information’s Wayne Ma about the lack of corporate whistleblower protections in China and why U.S. tech companies aren’t living up to their own standards in the manufacturing hub. Wayne ... Why did Amazon fail to protect an employee who disclosed labor violations at a Foxconn factory...

Playbook of Jonah — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · June 18, 2021 12:43 PM PDT

BuzzFeed might become the first of its generation of digital media upstarts to go public. How is CEO Jonah Peretti trying to grow the company? Cory talks to The Information's Jessica Toonkel and Sahil Patel about Peretti's consolidation strategy. Plus, reporter Paris Martineau discusses the implications of Amazon's growing air cargo... BuzzFeed might become the first of its generation of digital media upstarts to go public. How is...

Are You Better Than the Average Human? — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · June 11, 2021 10:19 AM PDT

It’s been a difficult couple of years for self-driving car developers trying to bring robotaxis to the public. How do they get out of the so-called "trough of disillusionment?" Listen to highlights of The Information’s Autonomous Vehicles Summit. Amir Efrati interviews Argo AI CEO Bryan Salesky and former Zoox CEO Tim... It’s been a difficult couple of years for self-driving car developers trying to bring...

Amazon’s Next Chapter — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · June 4, 2021 2:50 PM PDT

Amazon’s Next Chapter — The 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · June 4, 2021 2:50 PM PDT

Amazon has been making big moves in Hollywood. What does that tell us about the company’s new CEO Andy Jassy? Cory talks to The Information’s Kevin McLaughlin and Jessica Toonkel about their recent reporting on what Amazon's incoming boss is up to. Then, Cory and senior editor Wendy Pollack discuss the downfall of Katerra, the... Amazon has been making big moves in Hollywood. What does that tell us about the company’s...

Tip Your Influencers – The Information’s 411 Podcast

By Cory Weinberg · May 28, 2021 11:51 AM PDT

Why are Instagram, Snap and TikTok rushing to build ways for influencers to make money? Cory talks to The Information’s Kaya Yurieff about what she is tracking with her new creator economy newsletter. Then, did the momentum shift in the Apple–Epic trial? Josh Sisco covered the trial for The Information, and explains how the... Why are Instagram, Snap and TikTok rushing to build ways for influencers to make money? Cory...

Amazon’s Highway Tragedies — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · May 21, 2021 12:44 PM PDT

Fast deliveries by Amazon and other online retailers have brought tremendous convenience for consumers, but the e-commerce boom has come at a cost. A five-month investigation by The Information identified a pattern of serious and sometimes deadly crashes involving drivers moving freight for Amazon. We explore the toll of Amazon’s trucking... Fast deliveries by Amazon and other online retailers have brought tremendous convenience for...

Apple and Uyghur Labor — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · May 14, 2021 4:34 PM PDT

The Information found evidence of Apple working with suppliers suspected of using forced labor. How? Cory talks to Wayne Ma about how he discovered Apple's links to the Xinjiang region of China. Then, an interview with scholar Laura T. Murphy about how tech companies can look for evidence of forced labor in their supply chains. The Information found evidence of Apple working with suppliers suspected of using forced labor....

Extreme Makeover: Zuck Edition — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · May 7, 2021 2:04 PM PDT

Extreme Makeover: Zuck Edition — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · May 7, 2021 2:04 PM PDT

How is Mark Zuckerberg planning to revamp his public image? Cory talks to The Information’s Sylvia Varnham O’Regan and Alex Heath about why Facebook’s CEO is going on another charm offensive. Then, Cory interviews Justin Bedecarre, CEO of Raise Commercial Real Estate, a Founders Fund-backed startup, about how tech firms... How is Mark Zuckerberg planning to revamp his public image? Cory talks to The Information’s...

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The Andreessen Effect — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · April 23, 2021 12:17 PM PDT

Cory talks to Kate Clark about what her recent reporting on Andreessen Horowitz tells us about the firm’s history and its strategy to win deals. Then, Kevin McLaughlin discusses his story looking at why high-profile artificial intelligence startup DataRobot ousted its CEO. Cory talks to Kate Clark about what her recent reporting on Andreessen Horowitz tells us about...

Jab Credentials — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · April 16, 2021 1:57 PM PDT

We dive into some of the tech questions facing the potential rollout of vaccine passports. Paul Meyer, CEO of the nonprofit Commons Project, talks to Nick Wingfield about why it is important that people's proof of vaccination not get locked up in walled gardens. Then, Cory talks to The Information's Juro Osawa about Grab's $40... We dive into some of the tech questions facing the potential rollout of vaccine passports. Paul...

Tech’s Tiger King — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · April 9, 2021 12:22 PM PDT

Cory talks to Kate Clark about the new king of venture capital deals: Tiger Global Management. The New York hedge fund has invested at a rapid pace, at higher and higher valuations. What does it mean for venture capital in 2021? Plus, Wendy and Cory discuss whether venture-backed travel firms will get a lift after a bleak year. Cory talks to Kate Clark about the new king of venture capital deals: Tiger Global Management....

Behind the Fintech Frenzy — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · April 2, 2021 11:35 AM PDT

Behind the Fintech Frenzy — The Information’s 411

By Cory Weinberg · April 2, 2021 11:35 AM PDT

Why are startups like Stripe, Plaid, Ramp and Fast raising so much money so quickly? Cory talks about the phenomenon with Bain Capital Ventures partner Merritt Hummer and The Information reporters Kate Clark and Berber Jin. Plus, an interview with Henrique Dubugras, co-CEO of Brex, a corporate credit card startup, about the pandemic,... Why are startups like Stripe, Plaid, Ramp and Fast raising so much money so quickly? Cory...

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