
Dara sets the tone for Uber's next push, Jason's market prediction, Apple's ML director departs, Internet affordability & more | E1455
About this episode
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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