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The Future of Hospitality is Here

Revolution

While certain categories such as coworking, alternative accommodations, “ibuying”, brokerage, and construction (among others) have adorned the front pages of leading media outlets, we are still very much in the early innings of innovation in the space. The connective thread here is the use of technology.

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How to Think of R&D Spend

Andreessen Horowitz

Most growth-stage CEOs I work with know how to tell if they’re efficiently allocating capital in every part of their budget with one glaring exception: research and development (R&D). Offensive bets typically deliver paybacks as business growth, product features, and developments that unlock new markets or consumer spend.

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6 VCs explain why embedded insurance isn’t the only hot opportunity in insurtech

TechCrunch

You see, insurtech startups often need to take into account the myriad rules and regulations in place when they seek to innovate and embed insurance into products, which might make it difficult to pull it off. We are generally open to startups innovating any part of the value chain as long as the problem and market are big enough.”

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Tile secures $40 million to take on Apple AirTag with new products

TechCrunch

The company has been a longtime leader in the lost item finder space, offering consumers small devices they can attach to items — like handbags, luggage, bikes, wallets, keys, and more — which can then be tracked using the Tile smartphone app for iOS or Android. “We felt this was the right mix of capital choice for us.”

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The Four Factors to Consider When Developing Your Startup's Pricing Strategy

Tomasz Tunguz

Also called the marketing mix , these four variables need to be aligned when determining pricing for your startup. Apple serves as a great example of a company whose marketing mix is aligned and consistent. It builds products of the highest quality often with innovative and novel manufacturing techniques.

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Spryker raises $130M at a $500M+ valuation to provide B2Bs with agile e-commerce tools

TechCrunch

It plans to use the funding to expand its own technology tools, as well as grow internationally. Spryker’s argument is that by being a newer company (founded in 2018) it has a more up-to-date stack that puts it ahead of older startups and more incumbent players like SAP and Oracle.

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What goes up must come down

TechCrunch

It was a startling development in the world of crypto, and while I don’t cover the space directly, I couldn’t help but be fascinated by the goings-on — and not in a good way. BNPL player Affirm last week reported mixed financial results. Like many of you, I’m sure, I was caught up last week watching the downfall of FTX unfold.