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Each of the five live Pivot Schooled events will zero in on a different aspect of how the coronavirus is transforming the global economy. In addition to high-profile interviews with CEOs and leaders, Kara and Scott will also get outside perspectives from the smartest analysts studying markets today.

We’re excited to announce the first two experts to lend their knowledge: Columbia professor Tim Wu and venture capitalist Rana Yared.

Tim Wu is a law professor at Columbia University and one of the earliest antitrust experts to sound the alarm about Big Tech’s growing market power and influence. He’ll listen in on Kara and Scott’s interview with Google CEO Sundar Pichai during “The Big Four” event on August 26, and offer his perspective on how the pandemic will accelerate the power and influence of the most powerful tech companies.

Rana Yared is a venture capitalist focused on identifying emerging market opportunities. She recently left Goldman Sachs where she led the firm’s investments in crypto and fintech to join Balderton Capital as a general partner. She’ll be introducing her unique perspective into current market opportunities in the August 12 event, “The New Generation of Innovators,” with Nextdoor CEO Sarah Friar.

This live series plus an annual digital subscription to New York magazine is $49.95; you can also join just the live series for $29.95.

PS: $20 from every Pivot Schooled ticket sold between June 29 and September 2, 2020, will be used to support communities in crisis.