My First Million #124 - From Fantasy Stock Betting to Milk Bombs: Generating Ideas with Elaine Zelby
Oct 30, 2020
In this engaging chat, Elaine Zelby, a VC at SignalFire with a background in mechanical engineering and experience at Slack, shares her unique insights into entrepreneurship. She introduces her innovative concept of 'Coworking 2.0' and discusses how younger generations are reshaping credit card norms. Elaine also explores the fascinating potential of continuous cortisol monitoring for stress management and pitches fun ideas like fantasy stock betting as a family game. Plus, get ready for some creative takes on functional milk drinks!
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Shaan's Mispronounced Name
- Shaan Puri has a friend who consistently mispronounces his name as "Shan".
- Shaan hasn't corrected him, finding the situation oddly amusing.
Coworking 2.0 Launch Strategy
- Leverage existing leases held by companies, especially those at low prices due to current market conditions.
- Offer enterprise contracts to companies, allowing their employees to use the space on a per-head basis.
Coworking vs. Tiny Offices
- Coworking spaces thrive in cities due to density and the social aspect.
- Tiny home offices in suburbs don't offer the same social interaction that traditional office spaces provide.