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The Information’s 411 — We not Working

By Priya Anand · Sep 20, 2019 4:20pm PDT

Zoe discusses recent returns at venture firm Andreessen Horowitz. Cory outlines the drama at WeWork and challenges with its business model. Zoe discusses recent returns at venture firm Andreessen Horowitz. Cory outlines the drama at...

The Information’s 411 — Shaun King Admits Mistakes During Media Company Launch

By The Information · Sep 20, 2019 8:57am PDT

Jessica Lessin, editor-in-chief of The Information, interviewed Shaun King, activist and founder of The North Star, at our media business bootcamp last week. Jessica Lessin, editor-in-chief of The Information, interviewed Shaun King, activist and founder...

The Information’s 411 — Why Cheddar Had to Sell

By The Information · Sep 17, 2019 10:20am PDT

Bonus episode: The Information's founder and CEO Jessica Lessin interviewed Jon Steinberg, who founded and sold Cheddar to the cable news company Altice USA, at our media business bootcamp in New York last Friday. Bonus episode: The Information's founder and CEO Jessica Lessin interviewed Jon Steinberg,...

The Information’s 411 — When PushKit Comes to Shove

By Priya Anand · Sep 6, 2019 5:49pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — When PushKit Comes to Shove

By Priya Anand · Sep 6, 2019 5:49pm PDT

Aaron explains why developers are upset over Apple's change to an API called PushKit. Beejoli describes the inner workings of Quibi, the shortform video streaming service that plans to launch next year. Aaron explains why developers are upset over Apple's change to an API called PushKit....

WeWork Without HR

By Priya Anand · Aug 30, 2019 1:00pm PDT

Cory explains the turnover and turmoil in WeWork's human resources department. Matt Drange discusses the University of California, Berkeley's relationship with Huawei. Cory explains the turnover and turmoil in WeWork's human resources department. Matt Drange...

The Information’s 411 — The Gramily Business

By Tom Dotan · Aug 23, 2019 3:26pm PDT

Alex talks about the past year at Instagram and why Facebook has been folding the once-autonomous company into its ranks. Alex talks about the past year at Instagram and why Facebook has been folding the...

The Information’s 411 — Equity at a Later Date

By Tom Dotan · Aug 16, 2019 3:18pm PDT

Ross and Amir talk about the case of Toptal, a startup that dangled equity to investors and employees but never delivered. Cory dives into the WeWork IPO filing and pulls out his favorite bits. Ross and Amir talk about the case of Toptal, a startup that dangled equity to investors and...

The Information’s 411 — Eventbrite Horizon

By Tom Dotan · Aug 9, 2019 2:55pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Eventbrite Horizon

By Tom Dotan · Aug 9, 2019 2:55pm PDT

Matt talks about the problems inside Eventbrite and why it's struggled to integrate an acquisition. Jessica Toonkel explains why WarnerMedia executives debated whether they should call the streaming service HBO Max. Matt talks about the problems inside Eventbrite and why it's struggled to integrate an...

The Information’s 411 — Blackburn Fly

By Tom Dotan · Aug 2, 2019 3:02pm PDT

Priya and Beejoli join to talk about Jeff Blackburn, the top Amazon executive who's going on a surprise one-year leave of absence. And we discuss one of the departments he oversees, Amazon Studios, which has struggled in recent months. Priya and Beejoli join to talk about Jeff Blackburn, the top Amazon executive who's going on...

The Information’s 411 — All Your Coinbase Are Belong to Us

By Tom Dotan · Jul 26, 2019 12:34pm PDT

Jon talks about the chaos at Coinbase and the fallout between its CEO and his top executives. Jon talks about the chaos at Coinbase and the fallout between its CEO and his top executives.

The Information’s 411 — Supply Chain Gang

By Tom Dotan · Jul 19, 2019 3:04pm PDT

Wayne dives into the world of leakers in Apple's supply chain and how the company fought back. Alex talks about his profile of David Marcus and gives recaps his testimony in front of congress. Wayne dives into the world of leakers in Apple's supply chain and how the company fought...

The Information’s 411 — Behind Barr

By Tom Dotan · Jul 12, 2019 1:44pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Behind Barr

By Tom Dotan · Jul 12, 2019 1:44pm PDT

Chris Stern joins to talk about AG Bill Barr and how his time in the private sector informs how he'll handle investigations of tech companies. Cory dives into the massive winter losses at Bird and why the company thinks it's turned a corner. Chris Stern joins to talk about AG Bill Barr and how his time in the private sector informs how...

The Information’s 411 — Alexa, What’s the Holdup?

By Priya Anand · Jul 3, 2019 3:52pm PDT · 1 comment

Jessica Toonkel explains how Netflix is trying to be smarter about its spending. Priya discusses how Alexa, once hailed as the next big platform after mobile, doesn't seem to be getting there. Jessica Toonkel explains how Netflix is trying to be smarter about its spending. Priya discusses...

The Information’s 411 — SoftBank, Hard Questions

By Tom Dotan · Jun 28, 2019 3:18pm PDT

Zoe and Cory join to talk about the stories they wrote about SoftBank-backed companies. Zoe discusses the travails at Brandless after SoftBank invested in them last year. Cory explains why WeWork's valuation may not be what it seems. Zoe and Cory join to talk about the stories they wrote about SoftBank-backed companies. Zoe...

The Information’s 411 — Facebook’s Libra Horoscope

By Priya Anand · Jun 21, 2019 3:45pm PDT · 1 comment

Jon unpacks Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency plans and the sour reactions from lawmakers. Tom and Alex highlight the power players who are turning around the ship at Snap. Jon unpacks Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency plans and the sour reactions from lawmakers. Tom...

The Information’s 411 — Facebook Scales Libra

By Tom Dotan · Jun 7, 2019 3:30pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Facebook Scales Libra

By Tom Dotan · Jun 7, 2019 3:30pm PDT

Alex dives into Facebook's cryptocurrency plans and why they've ceded control to an outside foundation. Beejoli talks about Endeavor's IPO filing and why the company's internal structure is so complex. Alex dives into Facebook's cryptocurrency plans and why they've ceded control to an...

The Information’s 411 — Real Estate Pwned

By Tom Dotan · May 24, 2019 3:38pm PDT

Cory talks to VC and real estate policy expert Kim-Mai Cutler about tech and its influence on the Bay Area's real estate problems. Juro discusses Huawei's options as it faces harsh restrictions by the US government. Cory talks to VC and real estate policy expert Kim-Mai Cutler about tech and its influence on...

The Information’s 411 — Shadow Banning Theater

By Tom Dotan · May 17, 2019 3:23pm PDT

Ashley talks about Trump's social media bias survey and tech's tough week in DC. Aaron dives into Apple's relationship with Intel and Qualcomm over modems and the future of how it sources wireless components. Ashley talks about Trump's social media bias survey and tech's tough week in DC. Aaron...

The Information’s 411 — The Prophecy Is Complete

By Tom Dotan · May 10, 2019 4:15pm PDT

Zoë talks about allegations of harassment against the CEO of Intercom and what a culture of partying means for women in the tech industry. Jessica Lessin discusses Uber's underwhelming IPO and the implications of a Facebook co-founder suggesting the company should be broken up. Zoë talks about allegations of harassment against the CEO of Intercom and what a culture of...

The Information’s 411 — Ubermenschen

By Tom Dotan · May 3, 2019 2:59pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — Ubermenschen

By Tom Dotan · May 3, 2019 2:59pm PDT

Amir talks about the investors and firms who made the most money from Uber. Aaron discusses what 5G technology means for Apple. Amir talks about the investors and firms who made the most money from Uber. Aaron discusses what...