Farhad Manjoo
I write about technology for the New York Times
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Farhad Manjoo
@fmanjoo · Technology Columnist, New York Times
Hi Product Hunters! I'm Farhad and I write about technology for the New York Times. Happy to talk about most things today so feel free to ask away!
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Amir M. Zadeh
@amirmhzadeh · CEO ellope.com
Hi Farhad,
Given the amount of time you spend on Twitter every day, I have a question for you.
For many startups, Twitter is nothing but a deceptive time-stealer. Many "entrepreneurs" are twitting day and night merely because everyone else is doing it, which results in a space “full of sound and fury. Signifying nothing”. After all, "Twitter followers put no dinner on your table". Is Twitter the right social media for all startups/businesses? What kind of business, in your opinion, can take full advantage of Twitter?
Thank you, thank you.
Ryan Hoover
@rrhoover · Founder, Product Hunt
Farhad! Welcome. Two questions:
1) Are you really a black-and-white cartoon?
2) What does journalism look like in 10 years? How will it change?
Larry
@larry_lawal
@fmanjoo What role do you see annotations (like Genius's web annotator) playing in the future of journalism?
Jack Smith
@_jacksmith · Serial Entrepreneur & Startup Adviser
Hi Farhad : I can imagine VCs being a good source of intel on startups etc. — what have you found to be the best way to build connections with VCs? (or conversely, for VCs to build a relationship with you?)
Farbod Saraf
@farbodsaraf · Co-founder Everboard.io
Hi Farhad, thanks for AMA! How do you choose a topic to write about? What are the most important factors that convince you to write about a specific product?
neeharika sinha
@neeeharika · Google, Threadchannel
Hello @fmanjoo Thanks for being here for this AMA session
I have 2 questions:
1) How do you scout for new technology. I am sure a lot of startups pitch to you what stands out for you?
2) What Apps do you use on a regular basis? and everyday reads?
Brittany Metz
@brittanymetz · Blab
@fmanjoo Do you see the Jay & Farhad Show ever using Blab for a live episode? ;)
Harry Stebbings
@harrystebbings · Podcast Host @ The Twenty Minute VC
Hi @fmanjoo thanks so much for joining us today. I would love to hear what gets you excited when viewing potential stories? What elements make you think, yes their is a story here? Also, with the rise of the likes of Buzzfeed, where do you feel journalism is heading, look or short form? Does the ever disappearing ad dollar concern you and NYT?
Emily Hodgins
@ems_hodge · Community and Marketing, Product Hunt
@fmanjoo Thanks for being here today 🙌 During your career to date, what has been your a) most challenging moment and how did you overcome it? b) proudest moment and why? c) most surprising moment?