Twitter Co-Founder Ev Williams on Future of Social Media, Beyond Meat IPO

The transcript covers the Collision tech conference, highlighting key speakers like Evan Williams. It discusses Medium's shift to a subscription model, the success of Beyond Meat's IPO, and the evolving landscape of social media and tech companies. The challenges of monetizing quality information and the impact of plant-based protein on climate issues are also explored.

What is one of the main challenges Evan Williams mentions about the subscription model in media?

• Finding enough critical mass

• Lack of quality content

• High advertising costs

• Limited audience reach

What was Evan Williams' reaction to Beyond Meat's IPO?

• Gratified by the positive response

• Disappointed by the public's reaction

• Surprised by the rapid success

• Indifferent to the outcome

What major issue does Beyond Meat's technology address according to Evan Williams?

• Economic inequality

• Climate change

• Food scarcity

• Technological unemployment

What is a current challenge faced by social media companies as discussed in the video?

• Curbing online hate

• Increasing user engagement

• Developing new algorithms

• Expanding into new markets

According to Evan Williams, what are people yearning for in the tech industry?

• More investment opportunities

• A new way to think about things

• Better customer service

• Increased data privacy