This Week in Startups News! Fireproof homes, Amazon’s college plan, Facebook copies Snap, Notion Acquires Automate.io & more | E1280
Sep 10, 2021
A fireproof home impressively withstands wildfires, showcasing innovative safety solutions. Amazon's promising educational initiative offers college tuition for employees, while Facebook's attempt to mimic Snap's smart glasses raises eyebrows. Notion makes waves with the acquisition of Automate.io, hinting at exciting tech synergies. The gig economy is examined for its flexibility versus union dynamics, highlighting contrasting views on worker autonomy. Plus, venture debt warnings remind startups to tread carefully in a speculative investing landscape.
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Fireproof Home Survival
- Jason Calacanis discusses a fire-resistant home that survived the Caldor fire using fire blankets.
- He proposes a startup idea for improved fire protection systems, like helicopter-dropped blankets or airbag-style deployment.
Invest in Material Science
- Invest in companies developing materials for extreme weather protection.
- Incubate companies with material science backgrounds to address climate change challenges.
Zuckerberg Copies Snapchat
- Facebook consistently copies Snapchat's innovations, demonstrating a lack of originality.
- Zuckerberg's copying of stories, messaging, filters, and now glasses highlights this pattern.