Bloomberg technology reporter Sarah Frier talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about her new book, No Filter: The Inside Story of Instagram. Frier discusses how co-founders Mike Systrom and Danny Krieger met, why they sold Instagram to Facebook and not Twitter, and why Systrom and Krieger left in 2018. She also talks about how they and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerbe ... Show More
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What the climate story gets wrong
Hey everyone, it's Nilay. It’s been great being back in the Decoder chair this fall, and we’ve got a bunch of great episodes coming up to round out the year. But the production team is off this week for the holiday, so today, we’re going to share this episode of The Gray Area wit ... Show More
50m 32s
Nov 20
The DoorDash Problem: How AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon
Okay, let’s talk about AI and what I’ve been calling the “DoorDash problem.” This is about to define the next battle in AI, and it might completely transform not only how you order a sandwich, but also how the entire internet economy works in general.
If you’ve been listening to ... Show More
30m 55s
Nov 17
Ring's Jamie Siminoff thinks AI can reduce crime
Jamie Simonoff, founder of Ring, won't let me call him the CEO. He says his title is and always has been 'chief inventor.' His mission with Ring is to make the world safer, and he has a pretty expansive view of what that means. He told The Verge last month he thought Ring could ' ... Show More
1h 10m
Dec 2023
Kara Swisher's Tech Tell-All
This week on The Enemies List, Rick is joined by tech journalism powerhouse Kara Swisher. Together, they discuss her much anticipated upcoming book, "Burn Book." She dives deep into the heart of the tech industry, shedding light on the colossal impact of titans like Steve Jobs, M ... Show More
32m 48s
Sep 2020
Rebecca Minkoff - How to Build a GLOBAL Fashion Brand
Sponsored by GlassesUSA.com! Use codes "SARA70" for 70% off all lens upgrades (prescriptions, blue light, etc) and "SARA65" for 65% off all non-premium frames!Rebecca Minkoff is the co-founder and CEO of the global fashion brand 'Rebecca Minkoff'. Known for their handbags, footwe ... Show More
49m 33s
Sep 2023
Code Drama, WGA Revisited, and The Taylor Swift Effect
After a headline-making Code Conference, Kara discusses her interview with Yoel Roth, the former head of trust and safety at Twitter, and also talks about X CEO Linda Yaccarino's interview with CNBC Correspondent Julia Boorstin. Then, Scott addresses his critics and explains what ... Show More
56m 58s
Mar 2023
SVB, IG & AI with Instagram Co-founder Kevin Systrom
After a quick rundown of Kara’s Twitter feud with SVB-enthusiast David Sacks, we turn to an interview with a former Silicon Valley Bank customer: Kevin Systrom. When you found one of the most successful social media apps at 27, it’s tough to figure out where to go with Act Two. B ... Show More
59m 5s
Feb 2021
Episode 205: Building Your Platform with Corbett Barr
Not having an online platform these days is tantamount to being invisible. But how do you build and leverage it wisely? Today’s guest is Corbett Barr, founder and CEO of Fizzle. You’ll hear his take on social media, privacy, digital selves, platforms vs protocols, email lists, le ... Show More
51m 14s
Jun 2022
Episode 241: Life & Death Design with Katie Swindler
How can we design effectively for stressful situations, like life and death ones? Our guest today is Katie Swindler, design strategist at Allstate. You’ll learn the role of human intuition in high-stress situations, how to use visuals and sounds in life and death design, what sit ... Show More
41m 36s
Jan 2024
Decoder: How Donald Trump and Elon Musk Killed Twitter, with Marty Baron and Zoe Schiffer
Pivot will return on Friday! But in the meantime, we're bringing you this special episode of Decoder, all about the demise of Twitter. Nilay Patel talks with Marty Baron, former executive editor of The Washington Post, and Zoe Schiffer, managing editor of Platformer and author of ... Show More
43m 32s