During yesterday’s earnings call Disney CEO Bob Chapek said it has accelerated the company’s pivot towards a DTC-first business model.
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Uber Built A Very Anti-Fragile Business, Says Jason Calacanis
Early Uber investor Jason Calacanis says that unlike Lyft, Uber built a very anti-fragile business with the combination of Eats and Rides and has become relentlessly focused.
Homeland Security Investing Fake N95 Mask Scam
As if the pandemic is not bad enough, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is investigating a scam involving fake N95 masks.
Pandemic Reinvention Is Real For SMBs, Says Bill.com CEO
Rene Lacarte, CEO of Bill.com, says that the pandemic reinvention is real for small and medium-sized businesses and that they need to innovate and digitize the back office.
Investors Urging Amazon to Stop Pressuring Workers On Unionization
Investors are reportedly urging Amazon to stop pressuring workers amid the first-ever vote on unionization by the company’s workers.
Congress Out To Kill Uber and the Entire Gig Economy Again
Democrats, in a political payoff to unions, have again introduced legislation in Congress to effectively make gig economy jobs like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, etc. illegal.
Video: Amazon’s New Electric Vans Quietly Delivering
Amazon has just launched their first electric Rivian delivery vans on the road in Los Angeles. They plan to have a 10,000 electric delivery fleet operating on the road by 2022.
Amazon Goes Full-Court Press Against Alabama Warehouse Union Efforts
Amazon is pulling out all the stops in its efforts to dissuade Alabama warehouse workers from unionizing, even campaigning in the restroom.
Jeff Bezos Stepping Down As CEO, Will Transition to Executive Chair
In a surprise announcement, Amazon has said CEO Jeff Bezos is stepping down and transitioning to the role of Executive Chair in Q3 ‘21.
Dinner and a Drink — Uber Buying Alcohol Delivery Service Drizly
Uber is acquiring alcohol delivery startup Drizly, in a deal worth $1.1 billion.