Are Startups Helping or Hurting? - The Business of Life (Episode 11)

A new generation of so-called tech companies have glutted the media spotlight, promising new services to connected young people while disrupting old models. But are they putting a new spin on classic ideas? And are they really changing the way we live, or merely helping the one-percent feel a bit more like the .01 percent? This week, we are joined by Farhad Manjoo of the New York Times, HealthTap's Ron Gutman, and Alice Truong of Quartz who will break down everything you need to know about the startup economy.

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