Verity Kate Conger and Ryan Mac have spent years reporting on the intersection of tech, power, and politics. As seasoned journalists for outlets like The New York Times and co-authors of Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, they’ve had a front-row seat to one of the most dramatic corporate sagas in Silicon Valley history.
In this special Prosper Live event, they joined CEO Nick Perrett at our London HQ in the iconic Old Sessions House to dissect the inside story of Elon Musk’s turbulent takeover of Twitter — now X. Their conversation revealed how internal chaos, sudden policy shifts, and bold (often baffling) leadership decisions reshaped one of the world’s most influential platforms.
From staff purges and botched product launches to existential questions about free speech, governance, and digital identity, Kate and Ryan peeled back the curtain on what really happened behind the scenes. It’s a cautionary tale of tech disruption, unchecked ambition, and what happens when platforms that shape public discourse fall into unpredictable hands.
For anyone interested in leadership, accountability, and the future of digital communication, this is essential viewing.