#13 → Helena Merk & Brian Li: The Future of Friendship
Description
Helena Merk and Brian Li started Glimpse (YC W20) with an ambitious goal: to combat loneliness and create the rare social product which actually makes us happier.
Its arrival couldn't be more timely. Hear their story and why early users are addicted to these 2 minute, one-on-one video chats.
[0:33 ]: Taking on loneliness and an early pivot
[5:55 ]: Lessons learned from past social products
[8:22 ]: The shift from content consumption to creation
[13:18 ]: Dropping out for YC W20
[20:17 ]: Why Glimpse is the perfect product for right now
[22:48 ]: Favorite books and podcasts
Helena's Twitter - https://twitter.com/HelenaMerk
Brian's Twitter - https://twitter.com/brianli101
Glimpse (on iOS and Android) - https://www.joinglimpse.com/
Worth website - worth.carrd.co
Recommendations - https://www.notion.so/book-podcast-recommendations-59abba1db1db4fc2b9b9a4e08edb0b24
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