Equity Well done, Pismo and Visa! You gave SoftBank a win
Jun 30, 2023
This week dives into Visa's impressive acquisition of Pismo, marking a significant trend in fintech M&A. The hosts also dissect Honey Homes' innovative handyman subscription model, sparking debate on its cost-effectiveness. Gusto's collaboration with Remote shines a light on international hiring in hybrid work environments. Plus, they explore the challenges unicorns face amid declining funding and discuss the acquisitions reshaping the tech landscape, including Ramp's buyout of Cohere.io and Databricks' acquisition of MosaicML.
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Home Maintenance Woes
- Alex and Mary Ann, both homeowners, discuss home maintenance struggles.
- They express interest in Honey Homes' handyman service.
Honey Homes: Handyman on Demand
- Consider Honey Homes for on-demand handyman services, offering monthly or annual subscriptions.
- It provides consistent staff, unlike traditional contractor models, enhancing comfort and familiarity.
Gusto and Remote Partnership
- Gusto's partnership with Remote allows businesses to hire internationally within the Gusto platform.
- This collaboration leverages existing APIs and addresses the growing need for international hiring in a hybrid work environment.