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Alex opens the show looking at Verizons recent acquisition of video conferencing tool BlueJeans and breaks down what makes a communication tool a true platform. Next, he discusses Stripe\'s $600 million raise and Microsoft\'s new multi-year deal with the NBA. The show closes with a special offer for viewers interested in reading Modern Monopolies on a Kindle device.
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\\n00:16 - Verizon Acquires BlueJeans
\\n00:32 - What is a Communication Platform
\\n07:52 - Stripe Raise
\\n10:10 - Microsoft NBA Deal
\\n16:13 Modern Monopolies Giveaway
UPDATE: It appears the sale on the Kindle edition of Modern Monopolies has ended. Thanks to everyone who participated in the giveaway!
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