This Week in Startups

Uber Q3 earnings, macro picture + Brinc Drones CEO Blake Resnick | E1602

Nov 3, 2022

Blake Resnick, CEO and founder of Brinc Drones, leads the charge in developing innovative drones tailored for first responders. In a captivating discussion, he shares the inspiration behind his mission to enhance safety during emergencies. The podcast dives into the critical role of drones in crisis management, showcasing technology designed for high-stakes scenarios, including SWAT operations. Blake also emphasizes the importance of real-world testing and customer feedback in refining these groundbreaking tools.

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Intro

4min

Uber's Financial Surge and Pandemic Reflections

8min

Maximizing Startup Marketing through Organic and Paid Strategies

2min

Navigating Employment in Today's Economy

9min

Valuing Education and Streamlining Startup Communication

2min

Gig Economy Challenges and Economic Paradoxes

8min

Navigating Startup Valuations and Emergency Innovations

8min

Innovative Drones for Crisis Management

21min

Drones in Crisis Response

14min

First up, Jason gives an update on his busy weekend. (2:32) Then, Molly joins to break down Uber's Q3 earnings report (8:50) and the macroeconomic picture. (14:31) Then, Brinc Drones CEO Blake Resnick joins for another edition of The Next Unicorns. (38:07)

(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!

(2:32) Jason gives a quick work update

(8:50) Uber's Q3 earnings

(12:50) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at LinkedIn.com/nextunicorn

(14:31) Fed's newest 75 basis point rate hike, comparing average Uber driver earnings to teachers

(23:58) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist

(25:24) Ideas on improving public education

(31:47) Jason's warning to founders on the state of the downturn

(36:40) Kalshi - Sign up to win $100K at https://kalshi.com/efc

(38:07) Brinc Drones CEO and Founder Blake Resnick breaks down why he started a first responder safety-focused drone company

(47:12) Blake walks through a demo of Brinc's technology

(54:59) The business of running a hardware startup: sales cycles with government buyers, building prototypes, customer-focused product iteration

(1:07:24) Blake demos Brinc's newest product, the Brinc Ball

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