This Week in Startups Best of This Week in Startups: Week of December 7th, 2020
Dec 12, 2020
The discussion dives into the emotional hurdles faced by early-stage investors, focusing on mental health and support systems. Personal stories highlight how Buddhist concepts reshape perceptions of success and failure in entrepreneurship. Insights into design dynamics reveal the importance of user feedback and collaboration in creating effective products. The conversation also tackles pricing strategies for digital services, examining consumer loyalty and the rising costs of food delivery while questioning its impact on the restaurant industry.
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Depressive Episode
- Brad Feld discusses a depressive episode triggered by physical and emotional stressors.
- This led him to realize the stigma of mental health in entrepreneurship.
Non-Attachment
- Accept both successes and failures without excessive attachment.
- Focus on present actions rather than chasing more success or avoiding failure.
Design Focus
- Christian Reber, CEO of Pitch, emphasizes design and in-house design work.
- They partnered with MetaLab, known for Slack and Uber's design.