This Week in Startups

Zoox Crash Fallout, COATUE’s $1B Open Fund, and Office Hours with FusionAds | E2122

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May 8, 2025
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Evan Graj
Evan Graj, founder of FusionAds, discusses how AI is reshaping marketing for small businesses by simplifying ad creation. He shares insights on fostering client trust in AI-generated advertisements. The conversation also covers COATUE's new innovative venture fund aimed at democratizing investment access. Additionally, the podcast kicks off with a deep dive into Zoox's recent robo-taxi recall, Uber's impressive earnings, and the vital need for companies to adapt to AI as Fiverr's CEO emphasizes the urgency of embracing automation.
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ADVICE

Coatue's Fund Democratizes Investing

  • Coatue's new fund lowers barriers to entry for venture investing by accepting $50K minimum investments.
  • It offers quarterly redemptions with a 5% limit and a lower management fee than traditional VC funds.
INSIGHT

Zoox Recall Reflects Safer Autos

  • Zoox's voluntary recall after a minor incident is a positive sign of safety vigilance in self-driving cars.
  • Autonomous vehicles already show better safety metrics than human drivers in metrics like airbag deployments.
ADVICE

Uber Pushes In-Person Work

  • Uber is mandating three days in-office to boost results and culture.
  • Employees not aligned with in-person work should consider other job options.
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