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Today’s show:
First, Loop Golf's CEO Matt Holder joins Jason for a jam session on scaling his startup, which is building an automatic tee time booking app for golfers (4:32). Then, Jason gives a recap on the news surrounding Cruise robotaxi & more! (32:43)
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Loop Golf’s Matt Holder joins Jason
(4:32) What sets Loop Golf apart from traditional golf booking apps
(8:17) Matt demos Loop Golf
(15:23) Mercury Raise - Visit http://mercury.com/raise to get access to a network, connections, and advice
(16:49) The sudden surge in the popularity of golf
(20:53) The current state of golfer-tracking technology
(24:27) Corient - Speak with one of Corient's wealth management advisors today at http://corient.com
(25:29) Incorporating real-time features into Loop Golf
(27:40) Thoughts on surge pricing and additional app features
(31:33) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(32:43) The suspension of Cruise’s robotaxi permit in San Francisco.
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