This Week in Startups
Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.
Hacking Meta's AR glasses, a shakeup at Initialized, and the best startups of the decade | E2021
Jason and Alex dive into the latest tech news, starting with Harvard's AR glasses demo and the future of responsible tech use. They explore the potential of AR in healthcare alongside AI advancements and deepfakes. The episode examines the evolving landscape for young founders and live podcast formats, touching on venture capital trends and recent changes at Initialize Capital and Founders Fund. Discussions include scale insurgents, startup unicorn success, and secondary market opportunities.
Key Points
- Private equity is actively seeking opportunities in the tech sector, offering to buy positions at significant discounts, which presents a strategic decision point for investors.
- A demo by Harvard students showcasing AI and augmented reality glasses that can identify individuals and pull up extensive personal information from public databases has sparked intense debate over privacy and potential applications.
- Startups that effectively manage their growth and operational costs, like the cybersecurity firm Snyk, demonstrate the potential for successful transitions to public offerings, despite initial heavy losses.
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