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The Information’s 411 — Google’s Apartment Plex

By Tom Dotan · Mar 2, 2018 1:31pm PST

Cory talks about Google's efforts to build housing in the San Francisco Bay Area as it grows like a weed. Tom explains how Handy survived the gig economy startup die-off of 2015 and turned into a profitable business. Cory talks about Google's efforts to build housing in the San Francisco Bay Area as it grows...

The Information’s 411 — Berkeley Unblockchained

By Tom Dotan · Feb 23, 2018 3:08pm PST

Sarah talks about UC Berkeley's student blockchain group. Priya and Aaron talk about Amazon's Alexa fund and why some startups are wary of taking money from the company. Sarah talks about UC Berkeley's student blockchain group. Priya and Aaron talk about...

The Information’s 411 — Snap Decisions

By Tom Dotan · Feb 16, 2018 2:45pm PST

Aaron explains about why Amazon is developing its own AI chips. Author Billy Gallagher talks about his new book on Snap's messy origins and whether Evan has grown as a CEO. Aaron explains about why Amazon is developing its own AI chips. Author Billy Gallagher talks...

The Information’s 411 — WeChat Because WeCare

By Tom Dotan · Feb 9, 2018 2:54pm PST

The Information’s 411 — WeChat Because WeCare

By Tom Dotan · Feb 9, 2018 2:54pm PST

Hans Tung and Zara Zhang of GGV Capital join to talk about how China's tech industry is influencing Silicon Valley. Juro talks about how WeChat is embracing (and resisting) change to their business, including more advertising. Hans Tung and Zara Zhang of GGV Capital join to talk about how China's tech industry is...

The Information’s 411 — Jane’s (Tech) Addiction

By Tom Dotan · Feb 2, 2018 1:07pm PST · 2 comments

Jessica talks about the logic of comparing the tech industry to the tobacco companies. And Tom talks about why BuzzFeed News might raise money from an outside investor. Jessica talks about the logic of comparing the tech industry to the tobacco companies. And Tom...

The Information’s 411 — Infinite Horizon

By Tom Dotan · Jan 26, 2018 2:10pm PST · 2 comments

Cory talks about his profile of Airbnb's CFO Laurence Tosi, while Priya talks about Amazon Go and whether Amazon Prime has a chance to take off in India. Cory talks about his profile of Airbnb's CFO Laurence Tosi, while Priya talks about Amazon...

The Information’s 411 — Men Overboard

By Tom Dotan · Jan 19, 2018 1:35pm PST

Kevin talks about why AWS is planning to build "no-code" capabilities into its services to attract a different type of customer. Alfred calls in to talk about the problem of investors that serve on too many boards. Kevin talks about why AWS is planning to build "no-code" capabilities into its services...

The Information’s 411 — CE Mess

By Tom Dotan · Jan 12, 2018 1:18pm PST

The Information’s 411 — CE Mess

By Tom Dotan · Jan 12, 2018 1:18pm PST

Amir and Aaron check in from CES. Jessica talks about Facebook's revamp of News Feed and why IPOs are less important in tech then they used to be. Juro explains why the deal between AT&T and Huawei fell apart. Amir and Aaron check in from CES. Jessica talks about Facebook's revamp of News Feed and why...

The Information’s 411 — It Gets the Red Out

By Tom Dotan · Jan 5, 2018 1:11pm PST

In the first podcast of the new year, Kevin talks about how Amazon and Salesforce have been quietly making moves to get off Oracle. Sarah Kuranda makes her podcast debut along with Aaron Tilley to talk about the serious security flaw in Intel's chips that has affected hardware devices—and whether this reaches all the way to... In the first podcast of the new year, Kevin talks about how Amazon and Salesforce have been...

The Information’s 411 — Why Are They Mad at Tech?

By Tom Dotan · Dec 22, 2017 1:45pm PST

Live from the Pianofight theater in downtown San Francisco, Tom talks to the editorial team at The Information about the biggest stories of the year: sexual harassment, Uber, and political scrutiny. Plus Cory interviews Airbnb's head of policy Chris Lehane. Live from the Pianofight theater in downtown San Francisco, Tom talks to the editorial team at...

The Information’s 411 — Nextdoor’s New Money

By Tom Dotan · Dec 15, 2017 4:52pm PST

Cory and Serena talk about Steve Cohen's fintech investments and Nextdoor's latest fundraising. Martin breaks down the Disney acquisition of Fox. Cory and Serena talk about Steve Cohen's fintech investments and Nextdoor's latest...

The Information’s 411 — Amazon and its Many Jeffs

By Tom Dotan · Dec 8, 2017 2:20pm PST

The Information’s 411 — Amazon and its Many Jeffs

By Tom Dotan · Dec 8, 2017 2:20pm PST

Kevin and Aaron talk about Clarifai and how the promising startup and young founder have struggled to retain executives. And Priya explains how she tackled the sprawling Amazon org chart. Kevin and Aaron talk about Clarifai and how the promising startup and young founder have...

The Information’s 411 — We’ll Do It Live

By Tom Dotan · Dec 1, 2017 3:40pm PST

Reed discusses the culture at Google and how several top executives freely engaged in romantic relationships with their subordinates. Also Cory joins to announce our first ever live podcast taping Dec. 18 in San Francisco.For more information about the event and to RSVP click here. Reed discusses the culture at Google and how several top executives freely engaged in romantic...

The Information’s 411 — Meg’s Work Is (Finally) Done

By Tom Dotan · Nov 24, 2017 3:18pm PST

Priya explains how Walmart and Amazon try to manage inventory in retail stores and what that means for Whole Foods. Kevin talks about the legacy of Meg Whitman at HP. Tom talks about how Snap's product changes will affect influencers and publishers. Priya explains how Walmart and Amazon try to manage inventory in retail stores and what that...

The Information’s 411 — Who Is Ironman?

By Tom Dotan · Nov 17, 2017 2:08pm PST · 1 comment

Cory talks about Airbnb's cultural shift as it prepares the business for an eventual IPO. Kevin explains why Amazon Web Services is pushing into AI with "Ironman. Cory talks about Airbnb's cultural shift as it prepares the business for an eventual IPO....

The Information’s 411 — Combating the Harassment

By Tom Dotan · Nov 10, 2017 12:23pm PST

The Information’s 411 — Combating the Harassment

By Tom Dotan · Nov 10, 2017 12:23pm PST

Jessica talks about why a Mad Men writer left the industry after a single comment shattered her confidence. And Tom talks about Snap's third straight bad earnings and how the company moves forward. Jessica talks about why a Mad Men writer left the industry after a single comment shattered her...

The Information’s 411 — Tech in the Swamp

By Tom Dotan · Nov 3, 2017 2:29pm PDT

Cory talks about the Capitol Hill hearings featuring executives from Facebook, Twitter and Google, and why this is a big moment for tech. Priya and Tom talk about the new top programmer at Amazon Studios. Cory talks about the Capitol Hill hearings featuring executives from Facebook, Twitter and...

The Information’s 411 — A Sad Spectacle

By Tom Dotan · Oct 27, 2017 12:48pm PDT

Reed and Tom explain how Snap way overshot their expectations for Spectacles sales. Serena talks about boardrooms avoiding discussions around sexual harassment and the investigation within DFJ. Reed and Tom explain how Snap way overshot their expectations for Spectacles sales. Serena talks...

The Information’s 411 — Containers Are Commoditized

By Tom Dotan · Oct 20, 2017 4:01pm PDT

Kevin talks about why Docker is finally jumping on board the hottest trend in cloud technology and Cory discusses the internal deliberations at Sidewalk Labs about which city it should use as its test bed. Kevin talks about why Docker is finally jumping on board the hottest trend in cloud technology...

The Information’s 411 — What Happens After Weinstein?

By Tom Dotan · Oct 13, 2017 2:11pm PDT

The Information’s 411 — What Happens After Weinstein?

By Tom Dotan · Oct 13, 2017 2:11pm PDT

Jessica talks about the similarities in the power dynamics in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, leading to sexual harassment scandals in both industries. Serena breaks down the latest hurdles in the Softbank-Uber deal. Jessica talks about the similarities in the power dynamics in Hollywood and Silicon Valley,...