I think the douchebag needs to dust off his dictionary and go look up the definition of "vanguard" (hint, in this video the company/choices he is describing are really kind of the opposite of a vanguard). And he really needs to lose the James Halliday from Ready Player One vibes.

vanguard

noun

Definition: the forefront of an action or movement

Synonyms: cutting edge, forerunner, leading edge, front line

Antonyms: establishment, old guard

Source: Merriam-Webster