{"id":615,"date":"2020-03-10T01:05:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-10T08:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/killingit.smallbizthoughts.com\/?p=615"},"modified":"2020-03-10T12:14:44","modified_gmt":"2020-03-10T19:14:44","slug":"episode-50-covid-19-china-influenced-technology-and-billionaire-entrepreneurs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/killingit.smallbizthoughts.com\/2020\/03\/episode-50-covid-19-china-influenced-technology-and-billionaire-entrepreneurs\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 50: Covid-19, China-Influenced Technology, and Billionaire Entrepreneurs"},"content":{"rendered":"

What?! Episode 50 of the Killing IT Podcast! We’re almost at the one year mark. And we really appreciate your listenership.<\/p>\n

Topic 1: Coronavirus \/ Covid-19 and Traveling Today<\/strong><\/p>\n

All of us travel a lot. Some notes from Karl’s travels to Thailand and Cambodia, etc.<\/p>\n

We also discuss several industry cancellations and the longer-term implications of this on the broader economy. Since this recording (a couple days a go), CompTIA’s CCF, Channel Partners, and South by Southwest have all canceled.<\/p>\n

Other comments on caution vs. panic, supply chain, Christmas sales, and more.<\/p>\n

Related links:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/healthpolicy.fsi.stanford.edu\/news\/how-taiwan-used-big-data-transparency-central-command-protect-its-people-coronavirus<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/www.businessinsider.com\/coronavirus-amazon-tells-seattle-not-come-to-office-washington-2020-3%3famp<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.google.com\/amp\/s\/www.geekwire.com\/2020\/microsofts-new-coronavirus-plan-seattle-area-employees-work-home-next-3-weeks\/amp\/<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/scoop.upworthy.com\/17-year-old-builds-website-track-coronavirus-epidemic<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.zdnet.com\/article\/coronavirus-update-2020-tech-conference-cancellations-and-travel-bans\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Topic 2: Technology in Cambodia<\/strong><\/p>\n

Karl’s notes from the field, particularly with regard to sensitive humanitarian work and the effect of China\/Cambodia relationships. How this relates to the sex slave trade. The economics of working with other countries.<\/p>\n

Again: How does this reality affect your, your clients, and their business?<\/p>\n

Related Link:
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https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2020\/03\/01\/business\/china-coronavirus-surveillance.html<\/a><\/p>\n

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Topic 3: Defending High-Tech And Its Billionaire Entrepreneurs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dave declares a rant regarding a commentary piece in CRN magazine. Ryan and Karl throw in their two cents.<\/p>\n

Related Link:
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https:\/\/www.crn.com\/news\/channel-programs\/column-defending-high-tech-and-its-billionaire-entrepreneurs<\/a><\/p>\n

That’s it for this week. Comments welcome. There’s a form below.<\/p>\n

More information on Karl’s SMB Online Conference here: https:\/\/www.smbonlineconference.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Check out this episode!<\/a><\/p>\n