Equity Startups in 2022 are indeed ‘harder, Better, Faster, stronger’
Apr 8, 2022
In this lively discussion, the hosts tackle the latest shifts in the startup landscape. They explore Conceive, a platform boosting fertility support, and Cottage, which is revolutionizing backyard housing. The conversation shifts to Austin's tech scene and highlights the challenges of rapid growth. Layoff woes at companies like Workrise and Fast reveal the harsh realities faced by startups today. Finally, the hosts dissect Elon Musk's controversial influence on Twitter and the tech regulatory environment.
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Conceive's Founder's Journey
- Lauren Burson, Conceive's founder, pivoted from Andreessen Horowitz to Weight Watchers and now to digital health.
- She believes digital communities can effectively address vulnerable health issues like infertility.
Balancing Digital and Physical in Fertility
- Fertility treatments' real-world needs are balanced with digital support and community.
- Conceive provides accountability, expert advice, and curriculum, not direct medical procedures.
Cottage's Origin Story
- Cottage founder Alex Sarniecki's parents struggled with ADU permitting.
- This inspired Sarniecki to create a marketplace connecting homeowners with vetted ADU contractors.