Mike Isaac in conversation with Nick Bilton at Live Talks Los Angeles

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Chapters & Sections (45)

0:00 Author's Experience Writing About Tech Industry chapter 3
0:00 Challenges of Writing a Book on a Controversial Topic
1:45 Approaching a Complex Corporate Story
3:27 Founder Worship and the Cult of Entrepreneurship
5:35 Unintended Consequences of Progress and Innovation chapter 3
5:35 Unintended Consequences of Progress and Egotism
7:21 The Dark Side of Tech Leadership Culture
9:44 Justifying Means to Achieve Greater Outcomes
11:16 Rewarding Bad Behavior in Tech Industry chapter 2
11:16 Rewarding Bad Behavior in Tech Industry
13:17 Challenges of Prioritizing Growth Over Profitability
16:05 Limits of Unregulated Capitalism in Tech chapter 3
16:05 Founder Worship and Libertarian Business Philosophy
17:52 Regulatory Crackdown on Unbridled Tech Growth
19:12 Founder CEO Succession and Company Growth
20:47 Potential Comeback of Disgraced CEOs chapter 3
20:47 Comebacks of Dismissed CEOs in Tech Industry
22:10 Dark Kitchens and Food Delivery Infrastructure
23:30 Motivations Behind Corporate Wrongdoing and Ethics
25:38 Rationalizing the Risks of Driverless Cars chapter 2
25:38 Rationalizing Risks in Autonomous Vehicle Development
27:38 The Challenges of Wealth and Power Dynamics
29:58 Poor Governance in Corporate Boards chapter 3
29:58 Poor Governance in Corporate Board Structure
31:53 Corporate Espionage and Boardroom Politics
33:41 Tech Regulation and Its Impact on Silicon Valley
37:30 The Dark Side of Social Media Platforms chapter 3
37:30 The Dangers of Social Media Platforms
39:02 Social Media's Impact on Society and Redemption
40:53 Critique of Companies' Lack of Social Responsibility
42:21 Social Media's Impact on Society and Humanity chapter 3
42:21 Social Media's Impact on Society and Humanity
44:50 IPO Drama and Founder Tensions Erupt
46:01 Comparing Ride-Sharing Companies and Their Business Tactics
47:44 Ride-hailing Industry Competition and Market Dynamics chapter 3
47:44 Ride-hailing Industry Competition and Market Dynamics
49:30 TV Show Adaptation and Screenwriting Process
51:10 Ride-Hailing Subsidy War and Market Equilibrium
52:37 Ride-Hailing and Food Delivery Business Challenges chapter 2
52:37 Ride-hailing and Food Delivery Business Challenges
54:40 Challenges of Implementing Driverless Cars
57:16 Daraa's Leadership and Employee Morale chapter 3
57:16 Daraa's Leadership and Employee Morale
59:36 Risks of Building on Existing Platforms
1:01:37 Uber's Business Model and Labor Rights

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