Tech solutions to journalism problems with Gabe Campodonico and Kelly Chen




The All Turtles Podcast show

Summary: Sift, a news therapy app from All Turtles, is looking to solve real problems that lie at the intersection of technology and journalism. Platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become outrage-powered clicking machines that drive media cycles. Sift wants to help its users stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. They took an experimental approach to their product rollout that allowed them to build invaluable feedback into their latest version, an approach that could benefit products of any kind.   Show notes Gabe Campodonico and Kelly Chen of Sift (2:10) Sift is a news therapy app that presents contentious topics in a therapeutic, engaging, and informative way so users can Kelly’s background includes CNN and Huffington Post. Advice to entrepreneurs (24:20) What kind of money is better for funding a business? Investments or revenue   Listener question (26:35) From Michael via Twitter: “Is All Turtles a reference to the probably apocryphal Bertrand Russel story?”   We want to hear from you Please send us your comments, suggested topics, and listener questions for future All Turtles Podcast episodes. Voicemail: +1 (310) 571-8448 Email: hello@all-turtles.com Twitter: @allturtlesco