Slate Hires New CEO Peter Faricy. Ex-CEO Chris Barman appointed new role

[ElectricShitbox]

With all the people associated from or coming from Amazon, I’m sure it’ll be the case of getting “amazonified”. I’m still interested in the Slate, but I’m sure Big Tech is looking at this closely and looking at other ways to monetize aside from accessories and parts for the Slate.

The "mid -twenties" price includes a contract to deliver packages a few hours a day.

 

[motorolas]

The "mid -twenties" price includes a contract to deliver packages a few hours a day.

Throw in free network charging and I’ll sign up for a few shifts.

 

[Tom Sawyer]

But will the delivery fee be waived for Prime members?

 

[cadblu]

This is a strategic move for Slate on many levels. I think Barman is better positioned setting up the production line, and Faricy can focus on the more pressing administrative issues. I think he will leverage his marketplace experience in attracting third party accessory makers into Slate’s arena.

With today’s announcement I now have more confidence in Slate’ management team.

 

[Luxrage]

This makes me nervous. Let the enshitification begin.

The en-Saturn-fication.

In all honesty I don't think it's a huge red flag. I've worked on bringing up a huge factory startup like that and upper management tends to move around as rolls fill out and more specialized areas start running. Saw it all the time.

 

[AZFox]

With all the people associated from or coming from Amazon, I’m sure it’ll be the case of getting “amazonified”. I’m still interested in the Slate, but I’m sure Big Tech is looking at this closely and looking at other ways to monetize aside from accessories and parts for the Slate.

I share your concern, but oh boy would that be an about-face on the main point of the Slate's original reason for existence, that being to provide a simple and reliable vehicle you just buy and drive for a long time with no complications.

 

[KevinRS]

Big tech will look to sell you stuff for the Slate without having to even touch Slate. They can sell you radios, media players, all kinds of stuff I'm not thinking of at the moment, all the companies can, and sell it to you direct or through all the marketplaces.

 

[AZFox]

I think Chris Barman was in a little over her head.

Now she's able to concentrate on what she's most qualified to do. She has opportunity to flourish in her new role.

Peter Faricy doesn't need to know about automotive engineering. His skills are business skills.

From the profile page @SparkYellow linked:

Faricy also acts as an Operating Advisor at Bessemer Venture Partners, helping portfolio companies accelerate growth, improve go-to-market execution, and optimize leadership effectiveness.​

 

[KevinRS]

I don't know how much she was over her head, she just isn't an actor, and doesn't have a lot of training for making what are basically commercials. That was a tiny part of her role.

 

[AZFox]

I don't know how much she was over her head, she just isn't an actor, and doesn't have a lot of training for making what are basically commercials. That was a tiny part of her role.

I wasn't referring to that part.

Bootstrapping a company of that size requires some executive skills that are outside her area of expertise. I don't mean that to be a knock against her. It's completely understandable given the scope of what's required to not just do it, but do it well.