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“Brad mentions his previous book, The Upstarts, which was about Uber and Airbnb, illustrating the risks of writing about rapidly changing tech companies.”
Sentiment: Critical Analysis
Trigger: writing about tech companies
For: Journalists and writers covering technology
Key quote: “I jumped in the train, moved, and I fell onto the tracks because it was like a month after that book came out.”
The host reflects on the challenges of writing about rapidly changing tech companies, using his experience with 'The Upstarts' as an example. He emphasizes the risks involved in capturing a moment in Silicon Valley, particularly when the narrative can shift dramatically in a short time.
“The hosts reference Brad Stone's other book, The Upstarts, which covers the history of Uber and Airbnb.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: history of Uber and Airbnb
For: Listeners interested in tech history and entrepreneurship
Key quote: “Many of you may actually remember listening to Brad when he was on our Uber and Didi episode as a guest back when he wrote his other book, The Upstarts from the history of Uber and Airbnb.”
The host briefly mentions 'The Upstarts' while discussing Brad Stone's previous work related to Uber and Airbnb. This reference serves to highlight Stone's expertise in the tech industry and his connection to the upcoming book club event.