This Week in Startups: Dara sets the tone for Uber's next push, Jason's market prediction, Apple's ML director departs, Internet affordability & more | E1455

Jason Calacanis Jason Calacanis 5/10/22 - Episode Page

First, we discuss Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's company-wide email rallying Uber behind a cash-generating vision to court investors (6:30). Then, we cover Apple's machine learning director departing because of the company's work from home policies (43:22) and the White House's negotiation with ISPs for low-cost high-speed internet to pair with the Affordable Connectivity Program (57:00).


(00:00) Jason and Molly intro today’s news stories

(02:30) Jason and Molly catch up

(06:30) Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote email employees Sunday night stating Uber needs to increase free cash flow to win support from investors

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(12:27) Key takeaways from the Uber email

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(21:53) Jason and Molly’s thoughts on the Uber email

(28:40) Catching up with Producer Nick

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(33:43) Wrapping up the Uber story, final thoughts

(43:22) Apple’s director of ML is leaving the company due to its return to work policy

(55:05) Jason makes some predictions

(57:00) White House announced plans to boost high-speed internet for low-income families

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