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Episode 338: Time Machine and Index Funds

This week we discuss why cloud numbers don’t add up, Oracle buys Cerner and the demise of BlackBerry. Plus, Matt gives advice for keeping up with Web3.

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Time Machine and Index Funds

Episode 338

January 7th, 2022

55 mins 35 secs

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About this Episode

This week we discuss why cloud numbers don’t add up, Oracle buys Cerner and the demise of BlackBerry. Plus, Matt gives advice for keeping up with Web3.