Equity Membership, mentorship or just messy
Jan 28, 2022
Explore the world of remote work with a startup revolutionizing accommodations for digital nomads. Delve into Mark Cuban's new venture in affordable pharmaceuticals and its broader implications for society. Unpack the challenges in drug pricing, advocating for fair models in healthcare. Discover a credit union DAO aimed at supporting crypto startups through alumni investments. Finally, critique the exclusivity in fintech and mentorship, emphasizing the need for authentic connections over traditional, superficial structures.
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Anyplace vs. Airbnb
- Anyplace offers furnished apartments with home offices equipped for remote work, including amenities like green screens and fast internet.
- They differentiate themselves from Airbnb by focusing on the digital nomad lifestyle, not just vacation rentals.
Anyplace's Business Model
- Anyplace master leases properties and then rents them out, making it more capital-intensive than Airbnb’s marketplace model.
- However, their 90% occupancy rate suggests they are doing something right.
Frost Giant Funding
- Frost Giant, a gaming studio founded by ex-Blizzard employees, raised $25 million in Series A funding.
- The founders' pedigree and the buzz around the game have attracted VCs, many of whom have a history with RTS games.
