This Week in Startups: TikTok CEO grilled in front of Congress, Coinbase's Wells Notice & Do Kwon arrested | E1705
Jason Calacanis 3/23/23 - Episode Page
Jason kicks off today's episode by reacting to TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew's testimony in front of Congress (1:41) before delving into the news that Coinbase was served a Wells notice by the SEC (22:57). Then, he discusses the reports that Do Kwon has been arrested in Montenegro (32:35) before wrapping up with more information on China and TikTok (35:44).
(0:00) Jason kicks off the show
(1:41) Jason reacts to Shou Zi Chew's testimony in front of Congress
(6:14) China's use of private companies to manipulate its population
(11:02) Linode - Apply to Linode's Rise program for up to six figures in discounts at
(12:29) TikTok's ability to influence our youth
(16:48) Chinese espionage
(21:27) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at
(22:57) SEC serves Coinbase a Wells Notice
(31:19) Clumio - Visit to start a free backup or sign up for a demo
(32:35) Do Kwon arrested in Montenegro
(35:44) More information on China and TikTok
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