Show notes
Alex opens the show looking at Verizons recent acquisition of video conferencing tool BlueJeans and breaks down what makes a communication tool a true platform. Next, he discusses Stripe's $600 million raise and Microsoft's new multi-year deal with the NBA. The show closes with a special offer for viewers interested in reading Modern Monopolies on a Kindle device.TIMESTAMPS: 00:16 - Verizon Acquires BlueJeans 00:32 - What is a Communication Platform 07:52 - Stripe Raise 10:10 - Microsoft NBA Deal 16:13 Modern Monopolies GiveawayUPDATE: It appears the sale on the Kindle edition of Modern Monopolies has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway!
