Topic: Valleywag

2 chapters across the catalog

Gay Marriage
Episode 53 9:23 - 12:23

53: Gay Marriage

Sequoia Capital, Financial Times Reporting Errors

Adam Curry criticizes the Financial Times for its delayed and inaccurate reporting on Sequoia Capital's "RIP Good Times" presentation. The venture capital firm held an all-hands meeting advising portfolio companies to cut costs by 60% and prepare for a dire economic climate. Curry notes that the story broke weeks earlier on Valleywag after Sequoia accidentally leaked a non-password-protected video of the confidential meeting.

Turned on by Esther Dyson
Episode 13 28:30 - 33:54

13: Turned on by Esther Dyson

Natalie Del Conte, Valleywag Post, Twitter Adoption

A Valleywag post titled "So long and thanks for all the fashion advice" features Natalie Del Conte discussing her departure and her experiences with viewer feedback. The post mentions John Dvorak's advice regarding her age and the transition from print to video media. This sparks a broader conversation about the utility of Twitter and whether it is merely a platform for "nervous energy" or a legitimate communication tool.