Lunch with Team Scoble

So yesterday, Jensen and I had some lunch with Team Scoble.  Scobleizer is not an army of one, but instead of team of two.  Robert and Rocky Barbanica (producer).

I met Robert via AngelList and requested a meeting with him May 3rd, 2011.  Robert suggested I check out his Tungle schedule and request a date.  Robert's Tungle schedule had him booked solid for 2.5 months.

Robert is famous in tech circles for the volume of output he produces in reporting tech trends and startups.  Robert gave us his take on the current state of:

• SOCIAL NETWORKS

Robert's take - Google+ is off to a good start, but Facebook is innovating fast, will likely match features, and has a huge head start.

Advantage - Facebook.

• APPLE'S NEXT BIG MOVE

Robert's prediction - Apple will take on TV in a big way.  He has been hearing many rumors to that effect, and expects them to execute well.

Watch Out Comcast.

• MOBILE WARS

Apple has the apps, better technology and will continue to out innovate Android.  Robert is not very keen on Windows Mobile 7.

Advantage - Apple.

• iTunes versus Spotify

Spotify has legal issues to deal with.  Apple will be in the cloud soon.

Advantage - Apple.

We chatted on a variety of other topics.  The impressive thing about Robert is that he is one of the more genuine, nice, curious, hard-working guys you will meet.  So advice for those looking to meet up with Robert:  Get on his Tungle schedule early.  Another recommendation, order Rocky a Bloody Mary.