âSweetgreen is the most innovative company in foodâ â Hershey. Quibi. Sweetgreen
Quibi raises (another) $400M to create a new âeraâ (their words) beyond video streaming. Sweetgreen gets a profile in the NYT, and we think it may be the most innovative company in food right now. And âthe OPEC of chocolateâ may raise prices on the critical ingredient for Hershey and Mondelez sweets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
13 Tammi 202018min
âVerizon's âpros before cosâ problemâ â Wine tariffs, Softbank layoffs, and Verizon
Verizon whips up a new pricing model for its cable TV, but itâs basically creating subscripturation in our lives. Softbank startups like Zume Pizza and Getaround are starting the year by firing employees (weâre in a new decade of unicorns). And 100% wine tariff threats may mess with your Friday evening pinot plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
10 Tammi 202018min
âThese delivery apps are like mafia familiesâ - Grubhub, Spotify, and Tough Mudder
Weâre testing out a new title format, Snackers. Grubhub shares jumped 13% on news itâs trying to sell itself. Spotifyâs launching a dynamic new advertising format that reminds us of Facebook. And the âyou might die from thisâ fitness event startup Tough Mudder is reportedly being pushed to file for bankruptcy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
9 Tammi 202018min
Tesla, the #1 most valuable US car company (ever) â Goldman transparentizes â Impossible creates plant-based pork (and drops McDâs)
Impossible Foods is adding plant-based sausage â but rival Beyond Meatâs stock jumped 10%. Goldman Sachsâ stock has barely budged in the last 3 years, so itâs redecorating itself to focus on 1 word: Transparency. And Tesla shares just hit an all-time high as its Gigafactory opens in China, so weâre looking at whether that makes sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
8 Tammi 202017min
SmileDirectClub goes to Walmart â Taco Bellâs owner devours hamburger chain â The taser creator could split in 2
SmileDirectClub abandoned its direct-to-consumer ways to launch in Walmart stores, but itâs missing one big thing: Its core product. Taser-inventor Axon acquired a rival last year, but now itâs been accused of running a taser monopoly. And Yum Brands happens to own Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC, but now itâs acquiring a burger chain â so why burgers, why now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
7 Tammi 202017min
Snapchat buys the âCameosâ company â One Medicalâs IPO moves â Appleâs 2020 HomeKit mantra
Aaaand weâre back. While you were unwrapping gifts, Snapchat treated itself to an augmented reality startup that makes the hilarious filters for Snapchat. OneMedical just filed paperwork to IPO already even though the industry itâs in hates new brands. And Appleâs got a new mantra for 2020: Make HomeKit happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
6 Tammi 202018min
Last pod of 2019: Our 3 bold wishes for 2020
In our last pod of 2019 (weâre taking a 2-week break until Monday, January 6th), weâre going digestibly bold: Our 3 bold predictions for 2020. Will Apple buy Tesla? Can Amazon eliminate boxes? And does Chipotle really need tables, or can it just do delivery and pickup? Weâll see you Snackers again in 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
20 Joulu 201915min
Ikeaâs tech pivot â FedExâs âhorrificâ profits â Flavors & Fragrances plant-based merger
Ikeaâs always been focused on furniture, now it aims to democratize smart furniture (but it needs help). FedEx plummeted 10% because itâs losing its profit puppy. And International Flavors & Fragrances makes the scents and tastes youâre touching and tasting daily, but shares fell 9% because its latest merger is all about 1 single bet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
19 Joulu 201916min
