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a16z reads tea leaves.

a16z reads tea leaves.
United States of AI. Financial super apps.

A room of one’s own

Hi there,

Car-sharing services in Japan have realized that some of their customers aren’t actually driving the cars they rent. So they surveyed the customers to find out what they’re doing.

Turns out they’re using the cars for a little bit of personal space.

Some respondents said they rented the car for a place to nap or use as a quiet spot to work.

One guy said, “I rented a car to eat a boxed meal that I bought at a convenience store because I couldn’t find anywhere else to have lunch.”

The cars can be rented for half an hour for around 400 yen, or about $3.68. A small price to pay for a bit of privacy.

New Week, New Speakers

An exciting batch of speakers have been added to the lineup for Future of Health (October 2-3, NYC):

CEO, Nuance (NYSE:NUAN)
Co-founder, Butterfly Network ($1.3B valuation)
CEO, Teladoc (NYSE: TDOC)
CEO and co-founder, Collective Health
CEO, Connected Care, Philips (NYSE: PHG)

The Future of Health will feature a mix of the world’s most disruptive startups and largest healthcare institutions, ensuring you’re up-to-date on the top trends, research, and companies.

You have until EOD today before all ticket prices increase. Save $500 with code keepsgettingbetter.

CLIENT-EXCLUSIVE RESEARCH

a16z’s crystal ball

Andreessen Horowitz has made a big impact on the tech world over the last decade. Now it’s beginning to change its structure and general strategy.

The firm has participated in 127 deals adding up to $7.3B in the last 18 months. We break down a16z’s investment focus on early-stage, growth, fintech, bio, and blockchain.

Clients can check it out here.

CORE INTELLIGENCE

Disrupting straws

The hottest new sustainability trend is common sense.

From California to the New York island

Funding to AI startups is soaring, with VCs investing a record $9.3B last year — a 5x increase from funding levels in 2013.

Companies all across the US are applying AI in industries from marketing to healthcare to retail and beyond.

We mapped out the top-funded AI startup in each state. See them all here.

Make a splash

Looking to meet and discuss market opportunities with more than 600 senior executives from companies like Aetna, Northwell Health, Flatiron Health, and more?

We have a limited number of great sponsorship opportunities still available at the Future of Health (October 2-3, NYC).

Simply fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

I dip, you dip, we dip

Venture capital investment in Canada-based companies in H1’19 is down 13% from H1’18, while deal activity dipped 15% from the same time period last year.

For more trends in VC funding in Canada, download PwC and CB Insights’ Canada Venture Capital H1’19 Report.

Final day to save

Looking to understand the growth strategies of the top performing companies in the world? How about the best M&A strategies that will position your company for the future?

We’ll answer these questions and more at The Collective (December 10-11, NYC). Today’s the final day to save with our early-bird pricing, so get your ticket here.

Put me in, coach

Ant Financial is creating a new playbook for how fintech super apps around the world will evolve.

From accumulating massive amounts of transaction data to securing users with money management tools, we analyze the company’s strategy here.

The Industry Standard

CNN. Michael Scaturro (@mpscaturro) discusses online banks N26 and Monzo’s expansion into the US and cites CB Insights data.

CNBC. Roy Franedya writes about 4 Singapore-based unicorn companies and references CB Insights data.

Tech Republic. Alison DeNisco Rayome (@alisondenisco) highlights 5 cybersecurity trends to watch and refers to CB Insights’ Cybersecurity Trends Report.

I love you.

Anand
@asanwal

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The Blurb

There is a place…People in Japan are renting cars to use for napping, working, and finding a little peace and quiet.

The Verge

It’s my birthday, too. Online database Famous Birthdays has caught on with teenagers, functioning as “the younger generation’s Tiger Beat.”

The Atlantic

Ice, ice, baby. A team of designers has a plan to re-freeze the Arctic using geoengineering technology.

Dezeen

Fake it til you make it. To avoid government intervention, tech cos are trying to tackle deepfakes without limiting free speech.

Fortune

The icon, the ice cream. Here’s how the ice cream sandwich went from a humble treat to a platform of delicious innovation.

Boston Globe

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