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Episode · Big Technology Podcast · 2022-08-06

Books mentioned on Meta's Awkward Pivot, Crypto's Future, Amazon's Challenge — Crossover With Techmeme Ride Home

2 books · With Brian McCullough · Listen

Techmeme Ride Home is a top-rated tech news podcast and its host, Brian McCullough, joins us for a crossover episode airing on both feeds.

Brian McCullough discussed No Filter by Sarah Frier. Alex Kantrowitz discussed Always Day One by Alex Kantrowitz.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. No Filter

    Sarah Frier · at 17:22

    No Filter by Sarah Frier chronicles the meteoric rise of Instagram and the strategic decisions that defined its corporate journey.

    Discussed
    “And we talked about a little bit how, how Instagram, uh, didn't, and I think this is from Sarah Fryer's book, no filter, never wanted that hamburger menu, you know, those three bars on top because it became too, too, uh, crowded.”
    Brian McCullough Meta's Awkward Pivot, Crypto's Future, Amazon's Challenge — Crossover … 2022-08-06
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Always Day One

    Alex Kantrowitz · at 28:43 · mentioned 2 times

    Always Day One by Alex Kantrowitz examines how major technology companies maintain their dominance through constant reinvention and unique organizational cultures.

    Discussed
    “Amazon, I wrote about this in my book, Always Day One, fascinating place to work. Four years at Amazon and you're trained in a way that no other company will train you.”
    Alex Kantrowitz Meta's Awkward Pivot, Crypto's Future, Amazon's Challenge — Crossover … 2022-08-06
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible
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