Joker, the instant delivery start up, had a basically ivoted to only focusing on the latin america market. Pulled out of the us. Market after heavy losses. Now in tak to raise between 35 million and 50 million dollars led by existing investors at a one point three billion dollar valuation. The united states is unable to provide affordable labor to certain start ups.
First up, Jason explains his DTC investment thesis (3:00), before he and Molly give some insight into the Bay Area heat wave (13:41). Then, Jason and Molly dive deep on reporting that instant delivery startup Jokr might be raising a new round with unusual liquidation preferences (25:50), then Jason breaks down what liquidation preferences are with some spreadsheets. To wrap, J+M cover a witness in the Elizabeth Holmes trial going rogue! (53:27)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics
(3:00) Holiday weekend catch up + Jason explains his DTC investment thesis
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(13:41) Bay Area heat wave, Burning Man recap
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(25:50) Jokr look to raise between $35M-$50M from existing investors, why they have closed operations in the US, how immigration and labor plays into Jokr's decision
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(35:01) Breaking down liquidation preferences and why Jokr investors are looking for an unusually large liq pref in its upcoming round
(53:27) A witness in the Elizabeth Holmes case has gone rogue!
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