Three Things (5/10)
May 10, 2022
1) Uber warns of "hardcore" cost cuts and prioritization of profitability
- Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote a letter to employees discussing the business’ plans to cut costs in an effort to decrease cash burn and increase profitability.
- Initiatives internally that do not hit higher hurdle rates and require substantial capital will be slowed and hiring should be viewed as a “privilege” in the coming months.
- The company plans to refocus resources on key revenue drivers like Delivery and Freight in an effort to highlight its value.
Titan’s Takeaway: This is the latest tech company to warn of a slowdown in hiring and the need to drastically reign in spend. The goalposts have changed — as investors in Uber, we’re encouraged to see management’s focus on shortening the path to profitability.
2) Ford sells their stake in electric car maker, Rivian
- Ford (F), an early investor in Rivian (RIVN), announced it is selling 8 million shares of the electric vehicle challenger at a deep discount through Goldman Sachs.
- Shares of the EV manufacturer plummeted 20% on Monday; the stock is down more than 77% year-to-date.
- Rivian reports earnings on Wednesday and news surrounding Ford’s sales suggest that supply chain concerns and internal production snags may have long-term implications for the car company.
Titan’s Takeaway: Rivian was one of the most anticipated IPOs of 2021, yet like most other recent listings, life as a public company has been challenging to date. With a fragile market, unprofitable, capital-intensive businesses will continue to be judged with a harsh eye.
3) Instagram set to trial NFTs for content creators
- Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, announced that the platform is going to start testing NFTs and digital collectibles with select creators in the United States this week.
- Users will be able to verify NFT ownership, showcase them on their profiles, and tag the artists who made them.
- At launch, Instagram plans to support Ethereum-based NFTs, with integrations for the Polygon, Solana, and Flow blockchains down the line.
Titan’s Takeaway: Twitter was the first of the social giants to embrace NFTs earlier this year, and others are racing to build out their offerings. With over one billion users, Instagram has a unique opportunity to introduce NFTs to a broader range of people; as investors in Meta, Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana, we welcome this launch.
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