Plaintiff in Pinterest Lawsuit Speaks Out

Plaintiff in Pinterest Lawsuit Speaks Out

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Business, Religious Studies, Other, Social Studies

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The transcript features an interview with a person who claims to have significantly contributed to Pinterest's early development, including its concept, community, and marketing strategy. Despite these contributions, they were never compensated or credited. The interviewee discusses their legal action against Pinterest for breach of implied contract and idea theft. They also highlight personal relationships with Pinterest's founders and express disappointment over the company's workplace culture, especially regarding gender and racial issues. The interviewee seeks recognition and compensation for their work.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial state of Pinterest when the speaker began contributing?

Just an idea on paper

A fully developed website

A visual bookmarking tool

A popular social media platform

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What was the speaker's role in the marketing strategy for Pinterest?

They developed the Pinterest app

They created a viral marketing strategy

They managed social media accounts

They designed the Pinterest logo

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What legal claims is the speaker making against Pinterest?

Trademark violation

Breach of implied contract and idea theft

Copyright infringement

Patent infringement

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the speaker decide not to reach out to Ben Silbermann directly on IPO day?

They were not interested in compensation

They had already resolved the issue

They feared a legal team response

They were too busy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe their relationship with Ben Silbermann?

They were professional colleagues

They were business partners

They were close friends and family friends

They were college acquaintances

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What broader issues does the speaker mention regarding Pinterest's workplace culture?

Environmental sustainability

Gender and racial discrimination

Financial mismanagement

Technological innovation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What message does the speaker want to convey about treating creators?

Creators should be ignored

Creators should not expect recognition

Creators should be compensated fairly

Creators should work for free