This Week in Startups: Kanye's genius business model, Platform dependency risks, Pipe enters the movie biz + AirPals' Joshe Ordonez | E1392

First we discuss Kanye’s new “STEM Player” bluetooth speaker, and why he’s trying to diversify away from Spotify and streaming platforms (2:21). We continue with a discussion about platform reliance one founder saw his business destroyed overnight by Facebook (25:17). Then we cover Pipe.com’s recent acquisition which is bringing them into the media space (28:59)! Lastly, Molly chats with Launch Accelerator Cohort 24 founder Joshe Ordonez, the CEO of Airpals about her awesome messenger service startup (39:44).

(0:00) Jason and Molly tee up today’s topics: Kanye’s genius move, the pitfalls of platform reliance, Pipe’s interesting acquisition, and Molly interviews another LA24 founder

(2:21) Kanye’s genius move: diversifying away from streaming platforms

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(13:49) Possibilities opened by Kanye’s move, risks of platform reliance

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(25:17) Jason gives final thoughts on leveraging platforms, but owning the relationship with consumers

(28:59) Pipe’s newest acquisition will help them bring non-dilutive capital to the entertainment industry

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(39:44) Molly sits down with LA24 founder Joshe Ordonez, CEO of Airpals

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