The man who put a robot in every home shares the "cautionary tale" of the Amazon acquisition, the "trophy wall" of the FTC, and why he’s starting over.
That mistake is a brutal one, and yes, it really does show how regulation can end up shaping outcomes as much as strategy or execution. When a deal drags on that long, momentum dies, talent leaves, and competitors get a free run. By the time a decision lands, the damage is often already done.
Building moats takes years, losing momentum can happen fast.
classic case of US technocrats shooting America in the foot. EU obviously leads the world in shooting itself
Great insights!
That mistake is a brutal one, and yes, it really does show how regulation can end up shaping outcomes as much as strategy or execution. When a deal drags on that long, momentum dies, talent leaves, and competitors get a free run. By the time a decision lands, the damage is often already done.
Great episode!