Episode 1446 • • 19:17 - 22:30
1446: That 70's Podcast
Twitter Acquisition Logistics and Odeo History
The financial logistics of the Twitter deal include a $1 billion breakup fee for both Elon Musk and the company. Historical context is provided regarding Twitter's origins as Odeo, a podcasting platform founded by Evan Williams, before it pivoted to micro-blogging using RSS infrastructure. The lack of competing bids from other Silicon Valley giants like Google or Apple is noted as unusual.