This Week in Startups: New worker classification test proposal, Getir in talks to acquire Gorillas & more | E1583

Jason Calacanis Jason Calacanis 10/11/22 - Episode Page

J+M kick off the show by catching up after Molly's speaking gig yesterday (2:31), before breaking down the US Labor Dept proposing new rules for worker classification (16:23). Then, they discuss self-driving food-running robots (49:11) before discussing potential consolidation in the instant-delivery space! (58:39)

(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!

(2:31) Molly's keynote, Jason teaching the next Founder University, data defaults, and liability

(14:57) LinkedIn Marketing -  Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups

(16:23) US Labor Dept proposes new test for employee vs. independent contractor classification, understanding the history of worker classification

(26:17) Policygenius - Go to https://policygenius.com to get a free life insurance quote

(27:39) Creating better benchmarks for employees

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(37:02) Uber's proactive attempt at a "third way" solution between independent contractors and employees

(49:11) Startup of the Day: Bear Robotics is creating self-driving food-running robots for restaurants

(58:39) Potential consolidation in the instant-delivery market: Getir is in advanced talks to acquire Gorillas

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