Episode · This Week in Startups · 2022-12-07

Books mentioned on Meta's ad targeting troubles, Ask Jason, Hive Social's data mishap & more | E1629

1 book · With Molly Wood, Rachel Braun · Listen · Watch on YouTube

First up, Molly breaks down some news stories, including Meta's ad troubles in Europe (1:24) and Semafor's saga with its climate editor departing. (9:51) Then, Jason answers questions from founders!

Jason Calacanis recommended We Are the Nerds by Christine Lagorio-Chafkin.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. We Are the Nerds

   We Are the Nerds

   Christine Lagorio-Chafkin · at 45:08

   We Are the Nerds by Christine Lagorio-Chafkin is a narrative nonfiction book that chronicles the unconventional history and cultural evolution of the online discussion platform Reddit.

   Recommended

   “but I read the book uh we are the Nerds which was I heard it like two or three weeks ago like pretty recently and it's like the history of Reddit super interesting”

   Jason Calacanis Meta's ad targeting troubles, Ask Jason, Hive Social's data mishap & m… 2022-12-07 Listen at 45:08

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