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On Thursday, Lemonade became 2020’s best IPO debut after the mobile-based insurance startup’s stock closed up 139% to finish at $69.41 on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Why did making bread get us through lockdown? The Hustle surveyed 900 people and found out why:
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Before the pandemic, these $2-5k pedals weren’t exactly flying off shelves (even though Simon has one...). But thanks to the gympocalypse, smart-bike producers like Echelon and Peloton have seen a much-needed boosts in sales.
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Universal is keeping theater alive, launching a new YouTube channel "The Shows Must Go On," streaming a different on-stage musical every Friday—but just for 48 hours.

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ClassPass is matching user donations to their favourite studios up to $1M and have enabled live streamed classes bookable using credits with 100% of profits going to studios.

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BUSINESSES GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND:
As part of Vans “Foot the Bill” campaign they have teamed up with 30 small skate stores, restaurants and music venues to develop custom shoe designs with all profits going to the small businesses.

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BUSINESSES GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND:
Airbnb is partnering with hosts to connect 100,000 healthcare providers with places to stay that allow them to be close to their patients — and safely distanced from their own families.

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BUSINESSES GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND
A Snapchat-owned location app Zenly has added a leaderboard to its app comparing who stays home the most.

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Call me, beep me, if ya wanna reach me 🎵.
Over the next 2 weeks will be practicing our business continuity plan. Each team member will have a day of working from home, followed by an entire office shut down day later in the month.

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Spotify, Netflix, Nissan? Nissan subscription cars are hitting the road, joining other automakers like Audi, Lexus, and Mercedes-Benz.

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As recently as October last year the company was planning on pivoting from their DTC model to being stocked in major retail outlets. This continues narrative that direct-to-consumer companies are relying too much on expensive paid online ads.
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We’re looking for a smart person to add to our smart agency.
Someone with real business skills to work with the people who know how to drive businesses.
Brand, creative, communication, business, innovation. It’s all here.
All good thinkers welcome. [email protected]

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First, it was KFC teaming with Crocs for a special-edition, chicken bucket sandal. A day later, just before Valentine’s day, Pepsi unveiled the Crystal Pepsi Engagement Ring.

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In the future, it’s likely that people will get their entire genome sequenced as part of routine medical care. Which raises the question: Would you rather have your DNA data housed with a private company, or your government?
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Amazon led a $700 million funding round in Rivian, the startup making the vans, so the large order serves an important second purpose: boosting Rivian’s valuation—and thus the value of Amazon’s investment.
https://t.co/g13fC0wPA8

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Tesla’s market capitalization has zoomed above $88 billion, beating Ford’s at its valuation peak — a market cap of $80.8 billion in 1999. But what is the strategy behind all of their wild strategies? And what can we learn from them?
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Great thread

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Chipotle wants you to join their loyalty rewards program.

Chipotle knows what you want guac.

Now we see if you’ll give up your phone number + some info to save $1.95 on guac, one time.

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Auckland’s Dilworth School wants funding to establish school for disadvantaged girls https://t.co/vt3wvZbwXo via @1NewsNZ

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What is the next big thing? @benedictevans suggests it is government regulation and policy - and it isn't hard to see why.
https://t.co/4ujIAEWQI1

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Innovation And F45: Gym or tech company?
How Technology Has Fueled The World's Fastest-Growing Fitness Studio
https://t.co/JjQcaoZDeZ