The episode starts with a look at Microsoft's massive deal to buy Activision Blizzard inc.. Alex breaks down the deal and questions Microsoft's positioning that this deal is a play towards the metaverse. Next, news that Y Combinator will change its standard deal offered to startups in the accelerator to now invest as much as $500,000. We discuss how this change may affect seed investments for YC startups and share some reactions and thoughts from Y Combinator alums that work at Applico. The show closes with a look at increased buying of inflation protected bonds.   00:00 - Subscribe and Fight Big Tech 00:19 - Microsoft Buys Activision 07:48 - Y Combinator Ups Startup Investment 22:01 - Inflation Protected Bonds   Originally Aired: 01/18/22 #Microsoft #YCombinator #Inflation