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In a new format we're trying with MoneyNeverSleeps, we try to get inside the minds of three entrepreneurs by riffing on recent tech news and venture stories. This episode includes a look at central bank ambitions of the sovereigns pushing back on Mark Zuckerberg's crypto project, Adam Neumann's WeWork legacy, and Uber's London problem.
With Germany out of the World Cup what better way to celebrate than with a triptych of tech news'n'views? Henry Burrell hears from Scott Carey on Uber's London license while Sean Bradley explains why Facebook banned, and then allowed, cryptocurrency ads.Henry then shows off the new BlackBerry and a collection of other phones that Scott finds insulting and ridiculous. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Here’s your Headstart on the latest business headlines you need to know for Monday, June 25th, 2018. Coming up: Shopify Inks a Deal with a Canadian Province for Online Marijuana Sales, Uber Fights to be Able to Operate in London, Tinder Introduces a Feature That Lets You Connect With Customized Matches, and The BBVA Bank Just Announced a Feature That Lets You Pay with a Selfie. We’ll have all these stories and more in under 7-minutes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The rise of Connected Risk, reflected in multi-class events such as Harvey and WannaCry, is poised to shake up-regulation in an unprecedented manner. Regulation is moving away from "old-world regulation" focusing on the when and what of a risk, towards a "new-world regulation", analysing whether a risk contains the 'risk drivers' (natural perils, political violence, trade credit, supply chain and cyber) that will combine to create financial, operational and reputational loss. Yet, there is a change coming. Transport for London's decision to revoke Uber's London licence is a glimpse of the more muscular approach, that regulators need to adopt in the connected world.
Tech's Message: News & Analysis With Nate Lanxon (Bloomberg, Wired, CNET)
Please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech for access to our exclusive extended version of the show, weekly columns from Nate, and much more. This week on the regular version of TECH'S MESSAGE Nate and Ian discuss: - The latest on Uber's London licensegate - Dyson is ploughing £2.5bn into its own electric car - UK's oldest postcard firm set to close - SPECIAL FEATURE WITH OLIVIA SOLON: Instagram uses 'I will rape you' post as Facebook ad in latest algorithm mishap Patreon supporters have access to our longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about: - EXTRA STORY: BBC iPlayer opens up access to over 450 BBC archive programmes - EXTRA STORY: UK chip designer Imagination bought by Chinese firm - Extended discussion about Uber's woes in London - Discussion around Apple Watch review process and history of giving advice - Outtakes and more! Access our exclusive content and support Nate and Ian's podcasting by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/uktech. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode, we discuss the following topics: - our freshly announced plans for deeper EU tech market research - Uber 'loses' its license to operate in London - Deliveroo's big funding round - Europe prepares fresh taxation plans for digital giants - Interviews with SaaStock founder Alex Theuma and Typeform's David Apple For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy