Playing on Hard Mode

Airbnb and DoorDash both created new markets where ones did not previously exist; they are startups played on “hard” mode.

AB 5, Uber, and the Gig Economy; The ABC Test; What Comes Next

California has passed a new bill, AB 5, that may have a big impact on Uber, Lyft, and other similar companies, but only if it survives court and ballot challenges. The unintended consequences could be huge.

Snap Earnings, Notes and Concerns, DoorDash and Tipping

Snap’s earnings were impressive, including the most valuable AR application of all time, but the company still needs to show it can earn advertisers broadly. Then, DoorDash responds to pressure from the demand side.