#40 Ben Thompson: Thriving in a Digital World

This podcast features an interview with Ben Thompson, founder of the technology analysis site Stratechery. The conversation covers Thompson's unique approach to analyzing technology from a business and strategic perspective, his content creation model (combining free and paid content), and his insights into the impact of technology on various industries, including media and politics. He emphasizes the importance of consistently challenging assumptions and adapting to paradigm shifts in the tech landscape, illustrated by examples like the rise of Airbnb and the changing dynamics of the CPG industry. Thompson also discusses his daily routine, information consumption habits, and his views on the future of technology giants like Google, Facebook, and Amazon, highlighting the increasing importance of controlling demand over supply. The interview concludes with reflections on the evolution of Stratechery and the opportunities for new business models enabled by the internet.