Oura’s new feature measures how much stress users can withstand, Starlab will go to orbit before the decade ends

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Smart ring maker Oura rolls out its Resilience features, measuring how much stress users can withstand. - Link

Starlab, the private space station being developed by Voyager Space and Airbus, will go to orbit onboard a SpaceX Starship rocket before the decade ends. - Link

Neurelo, an early-stage startup, is creating a programming interface between a database and its application to simplify and automate their interaction. - Link

Spotify expands its partnership with Snapchat and introduces its “Share Track Lens” feature, letting users capture their surroundings while sharing a song. - Link

A look at the four major categories of apps that could emerge at the intersection of crypto and AI, and the prospects and challenges of each category. - Link

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Advice of the Day

Telling a Story on Social Media

Gary Vaynerchuk emphasizes the critical role of storytelling in the business landscape. He stresses adapting storytelling techniques to the ever-evolving social media platforms. There is a need to understand the nuances of each social network and tailor content accordingly. Teams should take a practical approach while mixing passion into their content. Vaynerchuk encourages frequent and varied storytelling, urging individuals and businesses to provide value, engage authentically, and adapt to the changing dynamics of audience attention across different platforms. - Link

Startup Demo of the Day:

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This Week in Startups

E1889: Jake Gutstein joins Jason to discuss the creation of Zest, from the initial concept to product development. They explore Zest's transition to full-time operations, fundraising, and insights from user research. The episode also covers the product launch, fundraising approach, and experiences with the Launch Accelerator program. It concludes with a glimpse into Zest's future plans and goals.- Watch

E1888: Sunny joins Jason for the 100th demo on the show. The episode includes demos of MultiOn, Paid Leave, Consensus, and Depth Anything. Sunny also showcases AI advancements posted by Barsee on X. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Aaron Swartz. - Watch

E1887: Aileen Lee talks with Jason about her journey in the male-dominated tech world and overcoming challenges as a woman. They discuss her role in popularizing the term "unicorns" for successful startups. The conversation covers the effects of the ZIRP era on the Unicorn Club, changes in VC trends, and insights into US unicorn founders. They explore key traits of successful startup founders and predict future unicorn status. - Watch

E1886: David Weisburd, Elizabeth Yin, Zach Coelius, and Jason Calacanis explore the current state of venture funds. Despite a slow market, venture funds are growing in size. The conversation touches on the performance comparison between smaller and larger funds, focusing on Hustle Fund's quantitative approach to evaluating startups. The group also discusses the resurgence of the Bay Area and the increase in the number of unicorns, although liquidity has decreased. The session concludes with a rapid-fire segment highlighting top recent investments. - Watch

E1885: Jesse Lyu from Rabbit joins Jason to discuss their latest innovation, the Rabbit R1, a compact AI device. They cover various aspects of the product, including its introduction, pricing, and the distinction between large language and action models. The video gives insights into Rabbit's early development, Jesse Lyu's journey, AI prospects, and a discussion about the product's timeline and getting it to early adopters. - Watch

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