Why Amazon May Want to Buy Slack

Why Amazon May Want to Buy Slack

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The video discusses Slack, a popular messaging service used in offices, and its potential acquisition by Amazon or another tech company. The acquisition, valued at $9 billion, would be Amazon's largest to date. Slack offers features like secure file sharing and virtual conferencing. Amazon's interest aligns with its business strategy, but the acquisition faces challenges, including valuation and stalled discussions. Slack's co-founder, Stewart Butterfield, is hesitant to sell, but the board may push for the deal.

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What challenges might Slack face regarding the acquisition?

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How does Stewart Butterfield, the co-founder of Slack, feel about selling the company?

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