This Week in Startups

Apple’s App Store Loss, AI Persuasion, and an Interview with Tyler Denk of Beehiiv | E2120

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May 2, 2025
Tyler Denk, Co-founder and CEO of Beehiiv, shares insights on building successful email newsletter platforms in a competitive landscape. The conversation highlights a recent legal win for startups against Apple, suggesting a shift in app store dynamics. They also discuss AI's ability to outpace humans in changing minds on online platforms, revealing a transformative moment in digital dialogue. Tyler emphasizes the importance of iterating products quickly and the challenges of innovating too rapidly, providing key takeaways for ambitious founders in a fast-changing tech world.
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INSIGHT

Strong US Job Data Effects

  • The US job market added 177,000 jobs in April, better than expected, showing resilience.
  • Strong labor markets may delay Federal Reserve rate cuts, presenting a mixed economic signal.
INSIGHT

Apple App Store Fee Ruled Too High

  • Apple's App Store 30% fee was ruled too high by a judge, forcing Apple to allow apps to link outside the store for payments.
  • This ruling increases startups’ margins and enhances their valuation by reducing customer acquisition cost burdens.
ANECDOTE

Starbucks Quality and Ratings Idea

  • Jason Calacanis proposed rating each Starbucks drink and firing baristas with poor ratings to improve quality.
  • He suggested rewarding top performers with equity and tips to restore service excellence.
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