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THE RACE TO 150

Reaching an age of 150 years could be a breakthrough point in human longevity, as it would likely mean that many age-related diseases have been cured or managed, and that the body's natural decline has been significantly slowed. Achieving this milestone could lead to an exponential increase in healthy life expectancy, making it theoretically possible to live indefinitely in good health. A fundamental shift, from a "sick care" approach to a true "health care" approach focused on preventing and reversing the underlying causes of aging and disease, is needed to get there.

“DEATH OF A SALESFORCE”: WHY AI WILL TRANSFORM THE NEXT GENERATION OF SALES TECH

Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize the sales industry by fundamentally changing the core system of record and sales workflows. Early AI-native sales solutions are enabling new proactive sales motions and evolving to serve multiple use cases, blurring the lines between traditional sales, marketing, and customer success roles. As AI becomes more prevalent in sales, pricing models may shift from per-seat to outcome-based, and go-to-market strategies will become more fluid and adaptable to individual customer needs.

WHAT IS “UNDERCONSUMPTION CORE”?

A new trend called "underconsumption core" is gaining popularity among Gen Z, who are rejecting influencer marketing and embracing minimalism by only purchasing what they need. This shift towards less consumption is partially driven by economic pressures such as inflation, rising costs, and debt faced by Gen Z. The trend reflects a growing distrust in influencers and their authority, as well as a desire for simplicity and frugality in response to financial anxieties.

HOW TO FIGURE OUT METRICS OWNERSHIP

Defining clear ownership of key metrics is crucial for avoiding organizational friction and slowdowns. Metrics can be owned outright by one team, shared between teams, or handed off when a team's ability to impact the metric declines. Mapping out the current and ideal ownership states for each metric, then taking steps to transition metrics to their ideal owners, helps align teams and drive progress.

SO YOUR COMPANY IS PIVOTING – HERE'S HOW TO RESPOND

A pivot may be necessary to achieve growth when a startup's current business model isn't working, but it can be a challenging and chaotic process for employees. To navigate a pivot successfully, it's essential to evaluate the change, commit to the new direction, and focus on the projects that matter. By doing so, employees can not only help the company succeed, but also accelerate their own careers and gain valuable experience in working through a crisis.

WHEN TO JOIN A STARTUP

Five types of risk need to be eliminated to create a successful and reliable business when building a startup: technology risk, market risk, scaling risk, business model risk, and defensibility risk. Understanding and assessing these risks is crucial for entrepreneurs, investors, and potential employees to decide when to join or invest in a startup. Individuals can make more strategic decisions that maximize their potential for success and economic reward by recognizing when a major risk is about to be removed.

READ SOMETHING WONDERFUL (LIST)

A collection of the best essays by the founders of Matter.

FEMALE FOUNDER CIRCLES (PROGRAM)

PearVC announced its inaugural Female Founder Circle AI cohort in partnership with Anthropic. It is seeking applications and referrals from female technical founders building in AI. The deadline is on August 15.

VILLAGE GLOBAL VELOCITY (ACCELERATOR)

Velocity is Village Global's exclusive program for founders at inception. It provides capital (up to $1M), a peer cohort, and AI resources to go from zero to one. Applications are due September 10.

WHY LARGE ORGANIZATIONS STRUGGLE WITH DISRUPTION

ZOMBIECALYPSE IN STARTUPLAND

The current state of the venture capital industry is complex and contradictory, with fierce competition for AI deals coexisting with a large number of unicorn companies awaiting liquidity events. Public SaaS companies are experiencing compressed multiples and slowing growth rates, making it challenging for many growth-stage startups to achieve successful exits through IPOs or acquisitions. Despite these challenges, VCs continue to deploy capital aggressively into AI startups, potentially exacerbating the existing backlog of high-priced companies and creating a risk of a "zombie startup apocalypse" that could impact the ability of emerging VC funds to raise subsequent funds.

“AUTHENTIC” IS DEAD. AND SO IS “IS DEAD.”

Overused phrases and buzzwords have lost their impact and meaning in today's marketing landscape. Companies should strive to be specific, demonstrative, and genuine in their communication instead of relying on tired clichés. Businesses can earn credibility and stand out in a crowded market by embracing authenticity and backing up claims with concrete examples and actions.

MARK ZUCKERBERG'S PLAYBOOK FOR BUILDING THREADS, FACEBOOK, AND WHATSAPP

Zuckerberg breaks down his playbook for product development.

THE RISE OF EFFICIENT, BOOTSTRAPPED SAAS COMPANIES

A new class of highly profitable SaaS companies is emerging, with impressive revenue per employee and founders taking home millions in profits without relying on venture capital.

HOW THE LOOM FOUNDERS PAID $150K FOR LOOM.COM

The Loom founders' wild journey to acquire the Loom.com domain from a public company while fending off other potential buyers.