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Unavailable#98:  Why Traditional Companies Are Racing to Acquire Tech Startups
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#98: Why Traditional Companies Are Racing to Acquire Tech Startups

FromFrom the Ground Up


Currently unavailable

#98: Why Traditional Companies Are Racing to Acquire Tech Startups

FromFrom the Ground Up

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Length:
50 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Inc. editors and writers discuss the strategy non-tech companies like Walmart are adopting in order to stay competitive, leading them to acquire tech startups at a faster pace than even the major tech companies like Google and Facebook. The crew also explores how mobile game apps use design and a warped system of value and economics to convince players to purchase in-game digital goods. Lastly, our Exit Interview features Jeff Lawson, co-founder and CEO of Twilio, on building the communication platform and taking it public.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Jan 6, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Inc. Uncensored is a lively weekly podcast exploring the fast-moving world of startups, entrepreneurship, technology, and high-growth businesses—all through the eyes of the veteran business journalists of Inc. and Inc.com. We’ll keep you up to date on industry trends, best practices, and cool companies. With host Christine Lagorio-Chafkin, Inc.’s senior writer, along with frequent appearances from staff writers Kevin Ryan, Emily Canal, executive editor Kimberly Weisul and more.