Last week, a Twitter thread went viral about a mass extinction event that would happen to startups late in 2023 and into 2024. Tom LaVero is a general partner at IVP institutional venture partner. He says it's kind of like when you hear the old adage, don't make hope your strategy. Below I explain why and how it will start and offer detailed advice to founders.
Molly is joined by Rachel as they discuss the news that some companies are selling data about their mental health patients. (1:33) Then they discuss how Bing’s AI chatbot was presenting false information during its reveal last week. (11:57) To wrap, Tom Loverro joins Jason to talk about his viral tweet thread about a “mass extinction event coming for early & mid-stage companies”. (24:36)
(0:00) Molly and Rachel kick off the show
(1:33) America’s mental health data is being sold
(10:28) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST
(11:57) Bing dodges $100B bullet
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(21:51) Molly and Rachel’s AI predictions
(24:36) IVP’s Tom Loverro joins Jason
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(40:42) Tom’s prescriptions for founders
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