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Comparing 2022 to the Dot-Com bubble + Activist investor challenges Peloton leadership | E1368

Comparing 2022 to the Dot-Com bubble + Activist investor challenges Peloton leadership | E1368

FromThis Week in Startups


Comparing 2022 to the Dot-Com bubble + Activist investor challenges Peloton leadership | E1368

FromThis Week in Startups

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Length:
67 minutes
Released:
Jan 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Due to the volatility in the market, Jason and Molly review the fundamentals of Block, Zoom, Netflix, Coinbase, and AirBnB and compare this correction with the Dot-com crash (2:11).  They discuss investing in a downturn, the difference between private and public investors, speculative businesses vs. strong fundamentals and more! To wrap, we cover activist investor Blackwells Capital calling for the Peloton Board to terminate CEO John Foley and consider a sale (57:10).

(00:00) Jason and Molly intro the show
(02:11) Breaking down the fundamentals of Block
(09:57) Marketerhire - Get $500 off your first hire at https://MarketerHire.com/twist
(11:28) The difference between private and public investors
(12:18) Breaking down Zoom & Netflix
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(21:38) Breaking down Coinbase and AirBnB
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(34:24) Breaking down AirBnB
(38:12) Is crypto really an uncorrelated asset? Fundamentals vs. speculation
(46:46) Comparing this correction with the Dot-com crash
(51:43 )Are we at peak SPAC?
(57:10) Blackwells Capital calling for the Peloton Board to terminate CEO John Foley and consider a sale
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Released:
Jan 25, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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