J.J. StrankoinThe StartupSacramento shows Silicon Valley who’s bossSan Francisco built the gig economy, now Sacramento is on the verge of tearing it apart.Sep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019
J.J. StrankoinThe DiplomaticIs Libra Facebook’s burning platform?Facebook’s biggest challenge might be the crisis of confidence after bamboozling some of the world’s largest companies into backing LibraAug 23, 2019Aug 23, 2019
J.J. StrankoinThe DiplomaticSilicon Valley Runs Scared from FranceFrance’s young president used his charisma to get close to Big Tech. Now he’s now using what he’s learned to hit them where it hurts.Jul 17, 2019Jul 17, 2019
J.J. StrankoCulture: The Achilles’ Heel of Big TechWhy do tech companies struggle to understand how and why different societies have different axes to grind with them?Jun 4, 2019Jun 4, 2019
J.J. StrankoinThe DiplomaticMark Zuckerberg’s Curious French ConnectionIs Facebook pulling favors for Emmanuel Macron?May 13, 2019May 13, 2019
J.J. StrankoinThe DiplomaticWhy Silicon Valley’s doublespeak doesn’t translate in EuropeEuropeans see their laws and cultural standards bullied by platforms they didn’t create, don’t control, and can’t regulate by themselvesMay 7, 2019May 7, 2019
J.J. StrankoinThe DiplomaticUber’s cynical London charm campaignWhy is Uber being so nice to London when London has been so nasty to it?May 2, 2019May 2, 2019
J.J. StrankoinThe DiplomaticSilicon Valley is Failing At GeographyIf companies can’t adapt, there are plenty of governments eager to bid them farewell, and local competitors ready to step in.May 1, 2019May 1, 2019
J.J. StrankoinThe DiplomaticIreland’s Invisible Upper Hand Over Big TechPolitico Europe reported recently on Ireland’s ability to make or break the privacy agendas of some of the world’s leading tech companies…May 1, 2019May 1, 2019
J.J. StrankoinThe DiplomaticSri Lanka’s Challenge to Silicon ValleySocial media companies spend more effort trying to suppress speech rather than coming to terms with why hate thrives on their platformsApr 30, 2019Apr 30, 2019