My First Million #59 - YC Demo Day Startups, Airbnb Survival & Teachable Acquisition
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Mar 25, 2020 The hosts dive into exciting new startups from Y Combinator's recent demo day, showcasing innovative companies like Cron, which aims to redefine calendar management. They ponder the resilience of Airbnb amid economic strains and discuss Teachable's impressive sale. There’s a unique focus on making fine art accessible through installment plans, and the challenges influencers face with traditional credit solutions. Plus, the guys tackle bold investment options and explore unsexy but promising business ideas that could yield great returns.
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Sam's Recent Events
- Sam Parr's car was broken into, and he believes he has COVID-19.
- He also connected with Ben Askren, a UFC fighter, through cold outreach.
Teachable Acquisition
- Teachable, an online course platform similar to Udemy, was acquired.
- The platform has several successful instructors, including one teaching Excel.
Airbnb's Challenges
- Airbnb faces challenges due to the pandemic's impact on travel and an increase in long-term rentals.
- This situation may exacerbate housing shortages in cities like San Francisco.