Hide Techdirt is off for the holiday! We'll be back with our regular posts this weekend.
CEOs Who Think AI Replaces Their Employees Are Just Bad CEOs
Pulte Appointment Underscores Need To Reform Section 702 Spying

Techdirt Podcast Episode 452: How To Stop Good Companies From Going Bad

Business Models

from the not-inevitable dept

Tue, Jun 9th 2026 01:30pm -

The concept of “enshittification” has helped illuminate why companies and their products so often get worse over time, but the causes of this process are complex and multifaceted. In his new book Incorruptible, author Eric Ries presents a related but contrasting take on how good companies go bad, and how to build companies that resist the process. This week, Eric joins the podcast to talk all about the book and what we might be able to do to solve this problem.

You can also download this episode directly in MP3 format.

Follow the Techdirt Podcast on Soundcloud, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or grab the RSS feed. You can also keep up with all the latest episodes right here on Techdirt.

Filed Under: , , ,

1 CommentLeave a Comment
If you liked this post, you may also be interested in...
Rate this comment as insightful
Rate this comment as funny
You have rated this comment as insightful
You have rated this comment as funny
Flag this comment as abusive/trolling/spam
You have flagged this comment
The first word has already been claimed
The last word has already been claimed
Insightful Lightbulb icon Funny Laughing icon Abusive/trolling/spam Flag icon Insightful badge Lightbulb icon Funny badge Laughing icon Comments icon

Comments on “Techdirt Podcast Episode 452: How To Stop Good Companies From Going Bad”

Subscribe: RSS Leave a comment
1 Comment
TKnarr (profile) says:

  1. Abolish the idea that the ultimate and only priority of the company must be increasing shareholder value (usually meaning share prices). Restore the corporate charter as the prime source of management’s priorities.
  2. Enforce existing UCC terms including first-sale doctrine and the default terms for retail sales. Make it clear that contracts of adhesion are not permitted without a written agreement signed before the sale is completed.

Add Your Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Have a Techdirt Account? Sign in now. Want one? Register here

Comment Options:

Make this the or (get credits or sign in to see balance) what's this?

What's this?

Techdirt community members with Techdirt Credits can spotlight a comment as either the "First Word" or "Last Word" on a particular comment thread. Credits can be purchased at the Techdirt Insider Shop »

CEOs Who Think AI Replaces Their Employees Are Just Bad CEOs
Pulte Appointment Underscores Need To Reform Section 702 Spying
Follow Techdirt

Techdirt Daily Newsletter

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get all our posts in your inbox with the Techdirt Daily Newsletter!

We don’t spam. Read our privacy policy for more info.

Ctrl-Alt-Speech

A weekly news podcast from
Mike Masnick & Ben Whitelaw

Subscribe now to Ctrl-Alt-Speech »
Techdirt Deals
Techdirt Insider Discord
The latest chatter on the Techdirt Insider Discord channel...
Loading...