Big tech is transforming every aspect of our world. But how, and at what cost? This season of Land of the Giants – The Disney Dilemma – focuses on Disney’s ability to weather the ups and downs of the business cycle and changing tastes and explores what has kept it successful for over 100 years. The entertainment giant has leveraged nostalgia and its intellectual property to build a beloved brand, but after an acquisition spree that included Marvel, Lucasfilm, and 20th Century Fox, can it sus ...
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Silicon Valley has some serious issues, so this week, we're talking alternatives. To get a handle on those problems—and creative solutions—we talk to two major players in tech: Ellen Pao and Natalia Oberti Noguera. Ellen's story is riveting—she famously sued a VC firm for gender discrimination after a truly remarkable amount of sexism and backlash she faced for speaking up. She’s inspired scores of women to come forward and take on big name companies to change the face of tech. Finally, Natalia tells us about the future of tech outside of Silicon Valley, and the incredible work she’s doing to make tech a welcoming, supportive industry for all of us.
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Silicon Valley has some serious issues, so this week, we're talking alternatives. To get a handle on those problems—and creative solutions—we talk to two major players in tech: Ellen Pao and Natalia Oberti Noguera. Ellen's story is riveting—she famously sued a VC firm for gender discrimination after a truly remarkable amount of sexism and backlash she faced for speaking up. She’s inspired scores of women to come forward and take on big name companies to change the face of tech. Finally, Natalia tells us about the future of tech outside of Silicon Valley, and the incredible work she’s doing to make tech a welcoming, supportive industry for all of us.
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