Innovation and Technology - Snap views AR as the interface for AI, bringing AI into the world [1] - Snap innovated with vertical video and circular video [2] - Innovation is the only path for long-term success [3] - Snap changed people's relationship with photos, focusing on communication [3] - Snap popularized features like vertical video, stories, lenses, filters, and disappearing messages [3] Future Vision - Redesigning computers and rethinking computing can bring people together [2]

Industry Trend - The sports media ecosystem is being profoundly reshaped economically and culturally by athletes as creators [2] - Athlete-owned media enterprises are driving billions of dollars of value [2] - Athletes are using new platforms and storytelling formats to connect with fans directly [3] - Athletes now have decision-making authority over their stories, platforms, and distribution [3] Innovation - Athlete-created content represents an innovative approach within the media landscape [2][3] - New platforms and storytelling formats are being utilized to engage fans [3] Intellectual Property - Athletes are owning the IP (Intellectual Property) of their content [1] - Athletes are monetizing their IP [1]

Snap's Business & Strategy - Snap is transitioning from screen-based interaction to augmented reality, viewing it as a profound shift in computing [3][4] - Snap's strategy involves doubling down on consumer hardware to compete with tech giants in the AR space [3] - Snap emphasizes mobile-first design, focusing on user-friendly technology that adapts to people's lives [26][28] - Snap sees AR as the interface for AI, focusing on the front end of AI to bring it into the real world [53][55] Competition & Market Dynamics - TikTok is a tough competitor due to its operation in China and ability to fund growth with a large, profitable business [35] - Snap faces competition from large tech companies like Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Google in the smart glasses market [52] - Snap's focus on long-term execution is seen as a competitive advantage against larger companies [53] Financial & User Metrics - Snap has nearly 1 billion monthly active users, which is considered small compared to other major platforms [72] - A single tweet from Kylie Jenner once wiped $1 billion off Snap's market cap, highlighting vulnerability to internet trends [34] Social Responsibility & Safety - Snap acknowledges the need to address safety concerns to ensure users feel comfortable expressing themselves [61] - Snap has implemented measures to reduce pressure around Snap streaks, allowing users to restore them if lost [58] - Snap integrates with services like the Take It Down act to help protect people from being re-victimized by the exposure of private images [63] Future Vision - Snap's CEO hopes the social network of the future will be in-person, emphasizing real-world connections [68] - Snap invests heavily in Specs (smart glasses) to create interactive and shared educational experiences in the real world [66]

We're living in the future. >> Does it make me a lite to think that a person could do that much more effectively and quickly? >> For the inside story, I'm meeting business analyst John Lee at a bar that's technically advanced, if not entirely efficient. >> Talk to me about power >> in South Korea and businesses in particular. >> Sure. >> Who who runs everything? >> Well, it's not just a single who. It's several who's several very big powerful families. Now you've heard of these companies names. Samsung, Hyu ...

What was it that made you say I need to drop out. Like I need to do this. >> I I was standing in the back of this machining class and I at that time we we were signed the documents.We were waiting for our venture investors Lightseed to fund and I was refreshing the Wells Fargo app in the back of the class, saw the $485,000 hit, walked up to my teacher Craig and just said, "You know what? I'm so sorry. I'm going to have to drop this class." But I went back and finished that class with Craig many years later. ...

It happened. Zohran Madani wins New York's mayoral election. This is a historic win.Tonight you have delivered a mandate for change. This 34-year-old state assemblyman, largely unknown a year ago, got plenty of pushback. I believe that Zohran Mamdani is a threat to my constituents. I disagree wholeheartedly with Zohran Mamdani.Yet despite rattling even members of his own party, his bold ideas have struck a chord with New Yorkers. Wall Street has been clearly humbled with this race. Initially, they thought h ...

On June 18th, 2023, which was a Sunday, Father's Day, Hardeep Singh Nijjar was leaving his temple at the end of the day. There was a car that got ahead of Mr. . Nijjar's truck, forcing him to stop.Two men approached him from the left side. The killing of a man. They found Nijjar inside a pickup truck with gunshot wounds where he died of his injuries.Make no mistake, this is a political assassination. Around the same time, there was, according to US prosecutors, a murder for hire plot unfolding in New York C ...

Core Values & Principles - USC Annenberg emphasizes freedom of the press, free speech, and free expression as central to its mission, encompassing journalism, public relations, communication, and public diplomacy [1] - Academic freedom, including the freedom to teach, research, and study without interference, is also a key principle [1] - The institution is deeply connected to its industries of practice, ensuring relevance and practical application of knowledge [2] Current Issues & Classroom Dynamics - News events, such as controversies involving Jimmy Kimmel and ABC, the Department of Education's letter regarding academic excellence, and student protests, directly influence classroom discussions [3] - Faculty are adapting their curricula to address current events and encourage students to engage with complex issues [3][4] - Students are actively seeking spaces for thoughtful discussion and critical engagement with challenging topics [4] - The university aims to create spaces for wrestling with complex issues in thoughtful ways, especially in an environment of commodified outrage [4]

Ownership & Decision-Making - The speaker initially did not anticipate becoming an owner [1] - The decision to become co-owners was made rapidly [2] - The speaker's prior experience taking students to Angel City annually provided a grounding for the decision [2] - Bob Iger is the speaker's co-owner and partner [4] Angel City & Women's Sports - Angel City was visited annually as part of a sports immersion class to center women's sports [2] - Students undertook projects for Angel City each year, providing insights into the startup's decisions [2][3] - The speaker observed the growth of women's sports at both college and professional levels [3] Strategic Considerations - Key decisions included hiring the first player and developing sponsorship partners [3] - Sponsorship development aimed to align community impact with player interests and values [3]

I'm here to meet some of South Korea's toughest women holding on to a way of life that goes back generations. These guys here, these are the legendary free divers of South Korea. They're known as the Heno, which translates literally as sea women.And when they dive, they don't use any oxygen, just a single breath that takes them down to the sea floor where they collect up seafood to be sold at the market. These women free dive for up to 6 hours a day through harsh winters, even through pregnancy. It's a prac ...