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A rough week for hardware companies | Insights by Willow Ventures

A rough week for hardware companies | Insights by Willow Ventures

The Recent Bankruptcies of iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes: What Happened? In just a week, three well-known companies—iRobot, Luminar, and Rad Power Bikes—filed for bankruptcy, raising questions about the challenges they faced. Though these companies operate in different industries, their struggles reveal striking similarities in the current economic landscape. Similar Challenges Faced by Different […]

Kevin Rose's simple test for AI hardware -- would you want to punch someone in the face who's wearing it? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Kevin Rose’s simple test for AI hardware — would you want to punch someone in the face who’s wearing it? | Insights by Willow Ventures

Insights from Kevin Rose: Evaluating AI Hardware Investments In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, investment decisions require a careful blend of emotional insight and technical acumen. Renowned investor Kevin Rose offers a unique perspective on how to assess the burgeoning field of AI hardware. The Element of Emotional Resonance Kevin Rose, a general partner at […]