What?! Episode 50 of the Killing IT Podcast! We’re almost at the one year mark. And we really appreciate your listenership.
Topic 1: Coronavirus / Covid-19 and Traveling Today
All of us travel a lot. Some notes from Karl’s travels to Thailand and Cambodia, etc.
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.
Other comments on caution vs. panic, supply chain, Christmas sales, and more.
Related links:
https://scoop.upworthy.com/17-year-old-builds-website-track-coronavirus-epidemic
https://www.zdnet.com/article/coronavirus-update-2020-tech-conference-cancellations-and-travel-bans/
Topic 2: Technology in Cambodia
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.
Again: How does this reality affect your, your clients, and their business?
Related Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/01/business/china-coronavirus-surveillance.html
Topic 3: Defending High-Tech And Its Billionaire Entrepreneurs
Dave declares a rant regarding a commentary piece in CRN magazine. Ryan and Karl throw in their two cents.
Related Link: https://www.crn.com/news/channel-programs/column-defending-high-tech-and-its-billionaire-entrepreneurs
That’s it for this week. Comments welcome. There’s a form below.
More information on Karl’s SMB Online Conference here: https://www.smbonlineconference.com.
