In episode 35 we have the very first live and on-stage Cartoon Avatars from Primary's New York City Summit. Logan talks with New York Times CEO Meredith Kopit Levien about the modern state of journalism and its function as a business. Plus the crypto debate picks up once again as Zach Weinberg debates Bankless Co-Founder David Hoffman on crypto, with Sahil Bloom moderating in front of a live audience.

(0:00) Intro

(1:06) Rashad and pickleball

(5:56) College football

(9:03) Elon Andreessen leaked email

(10:54) Cathie Wood’s ARK investment fund

(19:25) Welcoming Zach, David and Sahil

(20:04) David Hoffman’s view on Web3

(21:58) Zach Weinberg’s view on Web3

(24:29) Web3 vs existing tech

(27:39) Why contracts are complicated

(31:24) Layering a financial system

(34:09) Crypto in unstable regimes

(36:45) How brands use Web3

(41:12) Crypto broad scope

(43:09) Why are VCs backing crypto?

(47:06) SEC regulation

(49:10) Introducing Meredith Kopit Levien

(53:47) NYT’s online subscription model

(58:32) Mile markers for achievements

(1:02:25) Being product-led in journalism

(1:05:22) The Daily

(1:11:48) Is polarization good for business?

(1:15:20) Setting long-term goals

(1:17:25) Rapid fire questions

(1:19:04) Outro

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EP 35: NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien, Bankless’ David Hoffman and Zach Weinberg Crypto Debate, Live at Live at Primary's NYC Summit

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EP 35: NYT CEO Meredith Kopit Levien, Bankless’ David Hoffman and Zach Weinberg Crypto Debate, Live at Live at Primary's NYC Summit