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Will's Weekly Roundup is a curated list of tech, business, and startup headlines from last week to kickstart your Monday.
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Headlines
The tech and business headlines you missed (or need to see again)...
McDonald’s tried to buy Panera Bread. LINK
DraftKings now holds a 31% market share, surpassing FanDuel’s 30%. LINK
Deodorant sales have soared 15% as workers return to the office and socializing picks back up. LINK
Taylor Swift is officially a billionaire. LINK
Uber now lets you order Waymo driverless vehicles in Phoenix. LINK
23andMe is launching a $1,200-a-year service to find health risks in your DNA. LINK
Orange juice prices are up 33% since 2019. LINK
Apple will spend $1 billion per year to develop generative AI products. LINK
Chevron bought Hess for $53 billion. LINK
Princeton posted the worst endowment return for the Ivy League. LINK
US credit card fees and interest were $164 billion last year. LINK
Global billionaire tax could yield $250 billion annually. LINK
FaZe Clan, a top esports organization, sold for $15.5 million, just two years after planning a $1 billion public valuation. LINK
Toys "R" Us is making its big comeback with new "flagship" stores. LINK
The White House has deemed 31 regions throughout the US and American territories as new "tech hubs," with each eligible for $75 million in funding. LINK
Watchlist
Startups and companies I’m keeping an eye on…
Umiami is a leading French food tech company developing plant-based meat and fish filets. LINK
Quantum-Systems is a company specializing in the development, design, and production of advanced multi-sensor unmanned aerial systems (UAS). LINK
Cosmos Innovation is a Singapore-based company using AI to produce solar panels that are 30% more efficient than traditional panels. LINK
Island is an enterprise browser that gives organizations complete control, visibility, and governance over their employees' web browsing experience. LINK
Volo Sports is the largest co-ed adult social sports league that provides year-round access to participate in various sports, fitness, and social activities. LINK
Rhino is an insurance company that provides digital deposits, security deposit insurance, and lease guarantees for renters. LINK
Little Spoon reinvented baby food by offering freshly made, organic, and nutritious meals delivered straight to your door. LINK
Nodemy is a new way to make payments in an instant, safe, and easy way, without the need for servers. LINK
Percent lets you easily find, compare, and invest in exclusive private credit deals. LINK
Top Picks
Specific articles and videos worth taking a look at…
Here’s what 8% mortgage rates will do to the housing market. BLOOMBERG
“Five Eyes” intelligence leaders warn of China’s global espionage campaign. 60 MINUTES
Sam Altman’s 2014 Stanford lecture on how to start a startup. YOUTUBE
Outside Interests
Interesting internet finds…
Israel dropped 6,000 bombs in Gaza in 6 days, nearly matching the total number the US dropped in Afghanistan in 1 year. LINK
Salmon can be cooked in your dishwasher. LINK
Tinder is letting your friends swipe for you with a new feature called "Tinder Matchmaker." LINK
30% of Americans have had their health data exposed this year. LINK
NYC Rats can now be tracked using NYC Transit Authority’s rat detector app. LINK
56% of Americans say they usually click "agree" before reading online. LINK
Visuals
Three visuals worth taking a look at...
The largest fintech companies worldwide by market cap.
Productivity has skyrocketed while salaries have not moved at nearly the same pace.
Some costume trends stay popular for a long time, while others become popular but quickly go out of style.
Wisdom
Two quotes of wisdom...
"You can eat and drink too much, sleep too little, and exercise too infrequently. But you can't hide forever. 10 years later, your good (or bad) daily habits show up on your face." ― Sahil Bloom
"Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia, and they're still trading stocks." ― Charles M. Schulz
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