Spotted at #CES: more fun home robotics, including Ballie, a round personal assistant that follows you. We're curious - what do you think the #futureof personal robots looks like? Will our homes be full of novelty bots or will one win out over others? - https://t.co/sfEiaYvefP
Kylie is hardly a run of the mill #startup, but its acquisition by Coty brings intangibles, including Kylie's influencer status and D2C presence to the corporate.
Just in case you haven't been in a store in a state where it has been legalized, #CBD is everywhere. It's in beauty, wellness, pet care, even clothing. With such a market explosion, where can the trend possibly go next? https://t.co/06xxNku6RR
As #womenshealth receives more funding attention, the innovations keep coming. Read about #startup Inne, the "hormone-based mini lab for women" in @TechCrunch https://t.co/6V23fBWY8G
A #plantbased company with a different direction in messaging (and ingredients) emphasizes whole veggie ingredients instead of simply non-meat. https://t.co/3TSRkN0ISg #foodandbev
The popularity and proliferation of alternative protein products has been fascinating to watch. The [traditional] animal products category has been heavily disrupted, but is now adapting. It is a landscape in which startups and legacy brands are competing directly. #strategy
NuttZo, a nut-and seed-butter startup, has opted for revenue-based financing from Decathlon Capital, instead of seeking traditional VC investment. Founder Danielle Livolsi explains, "Partnering with an investor is a marriage." #strategy https://t.co/CvVVr8kVf5
Artificial Intelligence is a major part of the #futureof healthcare. Looking forward to an accelerated change of pace in the cadence of healthcare innovation...
@Humana Overrated/underrated:
🔊 #Voice recognition? "Underrated. It's the original human operating system."
🔁 Interoperability? "I'm optimistic. I think it's underrated."
💰 Value-based care? "It's the future. It's the model that enables everything we've talked about." #FutureHealth
What constitutes a "tech company," really? It's changing - think Dominos. @Casper, is rebranding as the “Nike for sleep,” to differentiate in an increasingly crowded DTC mattress market. Read more about @Casper's leap: https://t.co/13WeKiooTw #ventureradar#futureof#sleep
Why might a #fintech startup fail? According to @rshevlin, not making enough money. Of course, it is more complicated than that - read about it in @forbes: https://t.co/PlZaanapft
This week, we are talking the #futureof fintech! In fundraising news, challenger (or neo) banks have been making waves in the #VC world, according to @CBinsights. YTD sector funding has already surpassed all funds raised in 2018. Read about it in @Forbes https://t.co/3G9sgrWOVs