The Decibel

Unicorns, camels and the tech crash

Jan 26, 2023 · 20 min · 19.9 MB
0:00-20:42

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To cope with the rising interest rates and higher-than-normal inflation in the economy, many tech companies are changing how they do business, focusing on turning a profit over growing revenue or market share.

Technology reporter Sean Silcoff explains why for many years, forgoing profit was a good bet for startups, why that focus has led to mass layoffs in today’s shakier economic reality, and how some companies are thriving in these tough times.

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