Hey everybody I thought we'd do an emergency pod, yes, an emergency pod on the big

tech hearings today. Lots to talk about, obviously it's a big day and I wanted to put some

context around what we heard and point out who the big winner of the day was, who the big

loser of the day was, and who might not be allowed to buy a company ever again.

I want to start off with who I thought was the big winner in the opening statements and that was

none other than Jeff Bezos who talked about his mother, his stepfather, and his

amazing journey to build one of the most important companies in the history of

technology and commerce. Clipped the table. I was born into great wealth, not

monetary wealth, but it said the wealth of a loving family, a family that

fostered my curiosity and encouraged me to dream big. My mom, Jackie, had me

when she was a 17-year year old high school student in Albuquerque.

Being pregnant in high school was not popular. The school tried to kick her out but

she was allowed to finish after my grandfather negotiated terms with the principal.

She couldn't have a locker, no extracurriculars, and couldn't walk across the stage to get her diploma.

She graduated and was determined to continue her education.

So she enrolled in night school,

bring me her infant son to class with her throughout. My dad's name is Miguel.

He adopted me when I was four.

He was 16 when he came to the U.S. from Cuba

by himself shortly after Castro took over. My dad didn't speak English and he did not have an easy path.

What he did have was grit and determination. He received a scholarship to college in Albuquerque, which is where he met my mom.

Together with my grandparents, these hardworking, resourceful and loving people made me who I am.

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