Published Jun 30, 2023

Well done, Pismo and Visa! You gave SoftBank a win

Explore the revolutionary business models driving innovation, from Honey Homes' novel handyman services to Gusto's global hiring strategy, alongside a deep dive into the fintech landscape marked by Visa's landmark acquisition of Pismo, shedding light on the tech industry dynamics amidst Web3 and unicorn valuation challenges.

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Well done, Pismo and Visa! You gave SoftBank a win

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Fintech Acquisitions Unpacked

AI Acquisitions Unpacked

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Funding Discrepancies

Handyman on Demand

Web3 Funding Trends

Startup Focus Renewed

Unicorn Fundraising Trends

IBM's Apptio Acquisition

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VC Perspectives Shift

Strategic Partnerships

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Web3 and Unicorn TrendsThe podcast explores the sharp decline in Web3 funding and the challenges unicorns face in maintaining their valuations. Alex Wilhelm and Mary Azevedo discuss the implications of these trends for the tech industry.

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