Improving Alpha: How Institutional Investors Make Sense of Platformocracy in Investing

Episode notes

As more institutional investors increasingly rely on massive amounts of data and consolidated software ecosystems, the term Platformocracy is finding its way into everyday usage. The term is defined as how major technology companies function as unelected governments, leveraging their networks to unilaterally dictate free speech, rules around online privacy, and more, all without impartial oversight. Given this landscape, how can institutional investors navigate allocation strategies to avoid risks in their investments and keep their investment strategies private? In our latest episode of the Improving Alpha podcast series, host Michael Oliver Weinberg speaks with Jonathan Bellack, ex-Googler and Author of the Platformocracy newsletter, to discuss his insights on corporate controls tied to digital communities, privacy concerns on data usage, AI-driven market manipulation, and more. Key takeaways include: How did Jonathan’s career evolve from building and growing sustainable businesses to working in digital counter-abuse and safety technology?

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