This Week in Startups Bezos goes to space, Robinhood IPO, USDC attestation + Flock Safety’s Garrett Langley | E1249
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Jul 21, 2021 
Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock Safety, discusses innovative crime reduction strategies using license plate recognition technology. He shares insights from a pilot study in Cobb County that significantly cut crime rates. The conversation highlights the balance between effective law enforcement technologies and civil liberties. Additionally, the podcast covers Jeff Bezos’ historic space launch and the latest news in cryptocurrency regulation, including the growing concern over stablecoins like USDC.
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Bezos' Space Dream
- Jeff Bezos achieved his lifelong dream of going to space on Blue Origin's New Shepard.
- This was especially poignant given his 2000 interview where he expressed this ambition.
Space Billionaires vs. Climate Change
- Sharon Stone criticized space billionaires for not focusing on climate change.
- Jason Calacanis countered that Bezos and Musk have significantly contributed to climate solutions.
Robinhood's IPO
- Robinhood is reserving 35% of its IPO shares for retail investors.
- This democratizes access and challenges traditional IPO processes, prioritizing retail investors.