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Hacking Meta's AR glasses, a shakeup at Initialized, and the best startups of the decade | E2021

Hacking Meta's AR glasses, a shakeup at Initialized, and the best startups of the decade | E2021

Update: 2024-10-07
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(3:26 ) Overview of Harvard's AR glasses tech demo and club projects


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(21:27 ) AR technology trends, practicality, and ethical considerations


(26:10 ) AI advancements, deepfakes, and AR in healthcare


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(31:06 ) Insights on young founders and the podcast's live format evolution


(31:58 ) Venture capital trends and Initialize Capital's restructuring


(39:28 ) Founders Fund and CRV developments, returning capital to LPs


(42:02 ) Analysis of scale insurgents and successful startup unicorns


(46:39 ) Secondary market opportunities and fund exit strategies


(53:00 ) New Twist 500 members: Snyk and Nym


(59:56 ) TikTok's impact on the music industry and content creators


(1:01:05 ) Investment discussions with Chef Reactions and TikTok creators
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Hacking Meta's AR glasses, a shakeup at Initialized, and the best startups of the decade | E2021

Hacking Meta's AR glasses, a shakeup at Initialized, and the best startups of the decade | E2021

Jason Calacanis