#61March 25, 202058:03

#59 - YC Demo Day Startups, Airbnb Survival & Teachable Acquisit…

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About This Episode

Sam and Shaan analyze the latest Y Combinator Demo Day startups, discussing trends like the 'Superhuman for X' model and niche financial services for influencers and truckers. They also examine the recent acquisition of Teachable and the potential impact of COVID-19 on Airbnb's survival and the short-term rental market.

Episode Description

Sam (@thesamparr) and Shaan (@shaanvp) today go over some of YC's best startups to come out of its recent demo day. Want to make your first million with your mobile app? You have to prioritize your user experience first. And HeadSpin is here to help. With HeadSpin’s mobile app benchmark reports, know where you stand against your peers and get deep insights into your mobile experience and app performance. Get your custom HeadSpin benchmark report at headspin.io/benchmark. Topics for today: Sam's good luck and bad luck (3:26), Teachable selling (7:30), Can Airbnb withstand a recession? (12:48), Cron - Superhuman for your calendar (21:40), Superhumans for x - Pitch and Casuel (29:51), Art in res - fine art installment plans (32:00), Line of credit to influencers (38:53), Freezing eggs (44:34), $100K and pick one to invest in (50:17), Campus delivery startups - Duffle and Puff (53:31) and Unsexy great new businesses like BuildPlane.com and Truenorth Fleet (55:19) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Key Takeaways

To get high-quality advice, avoid asking vague questions for validation and instead provide specific context and a commitment to showing implementation results.

The 'Superhuman for X' business model focuses on creating a high-speed, premium UI for power users of existing high-volume tools like calendars or bug trackers.

Niche lending opportunities exist for entrepreneurs and influencers who have high income but are overlooked by traditional banks due to complex financial histories.

Business Ideas Mentioned

High-Performance UI for Google Workspace Apps

SaaS

Mortgage Lending for Non-Traditional Earners

Boring Business

Niche E-commerce Brands for Polarizing Athletes

E-commerce

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Ben Askren

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Jordan Harbinger

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Duration58:03

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