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Published Jul 16, 2020

Predictions, COVID-19, and Loving Others

Scott Galloway delves into the fierce competition among streaming giants, analyzing Peacock's hurdles and Netflix's promising prospects, while Andy Slavitt critiques America's COVID-19 response, advocating for a unified scientific strategy. Galloway also ventures into innovative startup tactics and speculates on a transformative merger between Shopify and FedEx to reshape e-commerce.
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  • Hiring Strategies

    In the dynamic world of startups, hiring strategies evolve as companies grow. emphasizes the importance of initially hiring a small group of passionate generalists who are deeply invested in the company's success. These individuals often work tirelessly, embodying the spirit of ownership through significant equity stakes.

    Startups are fucking Vietnam. And that is every person that walks into the company. When I start up a company, they have two bubbles above their head.

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    As the company scales, the focus shifts to hiring specialists and managers who can sustain growth without the same level of personal investment. This transition is crucial for maintaining momentum and ensuring long-term success 1 2.

       

    Strategic Mergers

    Strategic mergers can redefine a company's trajectory, as suggests with Shopify and FedEx. He argues that combining Shopify's e-commerce platform with FedEx's logistics capabilities could create a formidable force in the market. This merger would leverage Shopify's market cap and FedEx's infrastructure to challenge industry giants like Amazon.

    Shopify would own somewhere between 60, between two thirds and three quarters of a combined. Shopify, FedEx, and you would have an absolute e commerce juggernaut.

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    Such a partnership could enhance fulfillment and delivery, offering a unique value proposition to customers and merchants alike 3 4.

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