This Week in Startups Muck Rack raises $180M, Elly Health Co-Founder Cecilia Anderson + OK Boomer | E1556
Sep 10, 2022
Cecilia Anderson, Co-founder and Chief Content Officer of Elly Health, shares insights about her startup aimed at offering empathetic digital support for chronic illness patients. She discusses innovative features designed to enhance mental well-being and improve patient care. Ben Huffman, Co-founder and CEO of Contra, elaborates on his commission-free platform for freelancers, emphasizing the benefits of retaining earnings and the shift toward flexible work in the gig economy. Their conversations reveal the evolving landscape of health tech and freelance work.
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Gaga Concert and Dinner
- Jason Calacanis attended Lady Gaga's concert and was impressed by her performance.
- He also had dinner with BloodPop and Tyler Florence at Miller & Lux.
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Muck Rack's Success
- Muck Rack, a database for journalists, raised a $180M Series A. Jason Calacanis previously tried to invest in Muck Rack.