This Week in Startups: Stability AI's $1B+ valuation, why you should start or join a startup, Roblox jumps 20% | E1589

Jason Calacanis Jason Calacanis 10/18/22 - Episode Page

First up, J+M cover Stability AI's new billion-dollar valuation (2:45) before Jason runs through a presentation and a manifesto. (15:33) Then, J+M break down Roblox's stock popping 20% on Monday (33:02), and another excellent WLITF segment featuring Joby Aviation! (42:57)

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

(2:45) Stable Diffusion-maker Stability AI raises at a $1B valuation!

(14:05) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST

(15:33) Jason runs through his talk: "Why you should build -- or join -- a startup" and his document on goals at LAUNCH

(24:59) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist 

(26:10) J+M discuss the expectations at LAUNCH vs most other venture firms

(33:02) Roblox stock popped 20% on Monday after a strong metrics report

(37:32) Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Apply in 5 minutes, no funding required, sign up at http://aka.ms/thisweekinstartups

(39:01) Metaverse-winning pair trade, discussion on getting back to work

(42:57) Delta invests $60M into eVTOL-maker Joby Aviation and plans to eventually offer Joby trips to and from airports starting in NY and LA

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