thoughts of food
Instacart was overwhelmed by coronavirus overnight
“The grocery delivery startup added 300,000 workers in eight weeks, but Covid-19 is still overtaking it in more ways than one.” | learn more
thoughts of food
Food delivery: so much intrigue and game theory
A few weeks ago I started subscribing to some twitter feeds via email (using mailbrew – referral link). It’s already proven valuable thanks to this series of tweets from Ezra Galston of Starting Line VC. He pulls together a lot of […]
under the microscope
Hijacking bacterial attack system with light
Science is so cool. “Some bacteria inject toxins into host cells using a syringe-like appendage. Past research has found we could hijack that as a new drug delivery system, and now Max Planck scientists have developed a way to control […]
under the microscope
Antioxidant nanofiber mats help prevent food spoilage and heal wounds
“Antioxidants fight oxidation, which can spoil food and alcohol and harm cells in the body. Now, researchers have woven antioxidants into nanofiber mats, which release the vital compounds slowly and could be useful for food coverings or bandages.” | learn more
under the microscope
A virus is neither alive nor dead
I learned a lot from this short post. “Virus? …simply a piece of bad news wrapped up in protein. —Jean and Peter Medawar.” | learn more
retail therapy
The future of remote work is not that remote
I didn’t know where to include this link so it’s here. We should remember the strong network effects of cities before we believe that they’ll fall apart in favor of remote work. | learn more
retail therapy
The fourth great unlock
Scott Galloway is impressed by Amazon. “Any customer, vendor, supplier or worker who wants a near-virus-free supply chain, a criterion that has gone from zero to light speed in 90 days, will have a selection set of one.” | learn more
retail therapy
What’s happening to book sales?
They’re up in many categories, down in others. Amazon deemed books non-essential, slowing orders. Meanwhile startup Bookshop.org is growing out of control. One of their main selling points seems to be that they’re not Amazon. | learn more
better doing
Advice on the network of people giving you advice
This is not a generic advice article. It’s incredibly detailed and actionable. “Founders get a lot of advice. Taking advice is a skill, and mastering it gives you decision superpowers. There are 4 keys to navigating advice.” | learn more
tech, startups, internet
Midwest startups during COVID-19: CEO survey results
“Sandalphon Capital conducted a survey of Midwest Startup CEOs and founders to gauge the impact COVID-19 has been having on their companies and the ecosystem” | learn more