How to Connect While Apart
Offered By: TED via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore a TED Talk featuring Zoom CEO Eric Yuan discussing the development of the world's most popular video chat software and his vision for a digital future. Discover insights on virtual connectivity, including innovative features like virtual handshakes and real-time language translations. Learn about Zoom's rapid growth during the pandemic, its impact on work, education, and social interactions, and how the company addresses privacy and security concerns. Gain perspective on company culture, hiring practices, and strategic priorities. Delve into Yuan's thoughts on immigration, Silicon Valley, and navigating US-China relations. Envision the future of digital communication and Zoom's potential role in 2050.
Syllabus
Intro
The hardest part
Changing the way you work
The future of Zoom
Hybrid experience
Virtual handshake
Future of education
Ethical challenges
How did Zoom beat out competitors
Innovative ways to stay connected
Privacy and security
Company culture
Hiring during pandemic
Immigration
Silicon Valley
Handling friction between US and China
Zooms strategic priorities
Zoom in 2050
Opportunity
Taught by
TED
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