Blokable is a living space w/ 1st smart home OS, to solve housing crisis
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Channel: This Week in Startups · 2017 · Education
Watch full episode: https://youtu.be/SLi6Oy3D2W0 Today’s TWiST introduces a new format called “The Syndicate,” where 7 top startups across 7 verticals pitch to 20 world-class investors in Silicon Valley every 6 weeks. These top startups are selected based on feedback of the angel investors: who has the most traction, the most viable product, who could be the most meaningful in the future. Each company presents for 3 minutes, followed by 6 minutes of feedback. Join us to learn how effectively to present your company and answer hard questions. And if you’re thinking about becoming an investor, this is a great primer at how to look at a company and the right questions to ask. Featured startups: - Cafe X: The world's first robot barista - Connected Signals: Bridges the gap between autonomous vehicles and crucial capabilities - Blokable: Ship homes that are modular, stackable, and smart - Tueo Health: Transforms the way we care for asthma - Interviewed: Combines structured job assessments and employee testing to identify the strongest job candidates accurately and easily - PowerScout: AI Enabled Marketplace for Smart Home Improvement - Underground Cellar: Online wine deals w/o bastardizing brands For full show notes, subscribe to http://thisweekinstartups.com/about/#allsubscribe
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