Surveillance, Trust, and Startup Economics

This chapter explores the balance between surveillance technology deployment and user privacy, particularly in shared accommodations like Airbnbs, emphasizing the impact on guest comfort. It also examines the challenges startups face in hardware integration, the importance of personal interactions, and the financial strategies necessary for maintaining profitability while navigating production stages.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(2:06) FTC's new subscription rules and impact

(6:58) Fundrise - Sign up today at https://www.fundrise.com/twist

(8:16) Density's mission and "Waffle" product announcement

(16:02) Real-time wayfinding and utilization tracking

(22:45) Brave - Download today at https://brave.com/twist to browse faster, search privately and so much more

(23:59) Data's impact on city planning and operations

(27:12) Sensor costs and impact on adoption

(32:24) Unit economics and adoption curves

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(40:22) Robotaxi fleet modeling project