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#98: Why Traditional Companies Are Racing to Acquire Tech Startups
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#98: Why Traditional Companies Are Racing to Acquire Tech Startups
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50 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2017
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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
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