This Week in Startups

Love.com, Lessons from Bain Crypto launch + Redfin Founder & CEO Glenn Kelman | E1405

Mar 10, 2022
Glenn Kelman, CEO and founder of Redfin, shares insights on the fluctuating real estate market and the shift toward a rental economy due to new policies. He discusses sustainable housing price increases and the influence of institutional investors. The conversation highlights the impact of tech workers migrating post-pandemic and how that changes urban and suburban living dynamics. Kelman also poses intriguing questions to the hosts, adding an engaging twist to the discussion.
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ANECDOTE

Breslow's Controversies and New Venture

  • Ryan Breslow, founder of Bolt, criticized YC and Stripe, calling them "the mafia".
  • He then left Bolt's CEO position and launched Love.com, a "crypto-first" pharma startup.
INSIGHT

Love.com's Approach to Pharma

  • Love.com, Breslow's new venture, aims to develop nutraceutical drugs and tackle the opioid crisis.
  • It plans to issue crypto tokens to clinical trial participants, raising questions about its approach.
ANECDOTE

Bain Capital Crypto's Diversity Issue

  • Bain Capital Crypto faced criticism for posting a photo of its all-male team on International Women's Day.
  • This highlighted the lack of diversity in the crypto industry.
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