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Big Technology's Alex Kantrowitz on where tech goes next

Nov 01, 202249 minEp. 47
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Episode description

Alex Kantrowitz is the founder of Big Technology, an independent publication focused on he immense impact of tech companies on business, politics and society. A reporter covering tech for BuzzFeed News, he wrote a book on the tech industry called “Always Day One” and became one of the early trailblazers to decamp to Substack in 2020. Since then, Big Technology has amassed nearly 100,000 subscribers.

We spoke about his independent journey – and plans to start a paid tier to his newsletter – as well as the state of the tech industry at this pivotal time. Some highlights:


  • Why a lot of the meltdown in tech valuations is a function of the Federal Reserve
  • How Apple got away with kneecapping tech rivals under the guise of privacy
  • Mark Zuckerberg’s ballsy bet on the metaverse
  • Generative AI as a legitimate contender for the New New Thing
  • Betting on yourself after seeing journalism businesses struggle


Producer: Jay Sparks of PodHelp.us

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