Daily Report : Meet The Startup That Makes Quitting Cigarettes, Vaping And Zyn Cool
[Daily Report]
2025/04/02 09:11
1. Jones: 니코틴 대체 시장의 ‘쿨’한 반란자, 1,000만 달러 투자 유치 기존 니코틴 대체 제품의 낡은 이미지를 재정의: 스타트업 ‘Jones’는 금연용 니코틴 로젠지(lozenge)를 힙한 브랜드 경험으로 재포지셔닝. 단순 치료용 제품에서 벗어나 스타일리시한 틴케이스, 패션 협업, 앱 기반 CBT 프로그램을 통해 젊은 고객층을 중심으로 파급력 확장. 전통 제약사 독점 시장에 창의적 브랜드 전략으로 도전: Johnson & Joh...
Meet The Startup That Makes Quitting Cigarettes, Vaping And Zyn Cool
[Investing]
2025/04/02 09:10
New York-based Jones just raised $10 million to expand its nicotine lozenge company in the stodgy, $3 billion smoking cessation market. Hilary Dubin realized she was addicted to Juul, the nicotine vape that went viral and has since been blamed for hooking teens around the country, while she was at a California ski lodge in 2017. She was 22 at the time and Dubin and her boyfriend found a Juul la...
(PDF) BCG - A Value-Driven Approach to Nature-Based Infrastructure
[Business]
2025/04/02 09:09
For infrastructure players, addressing ecosystem degradation can unlock business opportunities, foster innovation, and enhance their competitive advantage. Nature is essential to human well-being and survival and is at the foundation of the global economy, yet one-fifth of the world’s countries face the risk of ecosystem collapse.The infrastructure sector’s contributions to land- and sea-use...
(Video) A Streaming Brain-to-Voice Neuroprosthesis to Restore Naturalistic Communication
[Tech]
2025/04/02 09:08
Marking a breakthrough in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), a team of researchers from UC Berkeley and UC San Francisco has unlocked a way to restore naturalistic speech for people with severe paralysis.This work solves the long-standing challenge of latency in speech neuroprostheses, the time lag between when a subject attempts to speak and when sound is produced. Using recent adv...
Carta - VC Fund Performance FY 2024
[Investing]
2025/04/02 09:07
The boom times of 2022 have come to an end. The LP base has downsized, anchor checks have shrunk, and venture fund managers are adapting to a new reality. Carta has all the data on performance, including DPI, TVPI, and more.Back in 2022, the median venture fund with between $100 million and $250 million in assets under management had raised that capital from 83 different LPs, the highest number...
This Futuristic Skincare Device Penetrates 43x Deeper To Keep Your Skin Radiant
[Product]
2025/04/02 09:06
Imagine a skincare experience that feels as futuristic as it is effective, where potent essences don’t just sit on your skin but dive deep, rejuvenating from within. The Moya Essence Apparatus is a game-changing innovation by UDL for MOYAL, a beauty brand under SMOORE, the world leader in atomization technology. This sleek and intelligent system is designed to redefine skincare by seamlessly b...
Doji’s AI-Powered Virtual Try-Ons Received Not Just Funding But Also Love
[Investing]
2025/04/02 09:05
Doji leverages AI to utilise user preferences, previous choices, and body measurements to suggest outfits that match their individual style.“What if you could try on balenciaga, prada, chanel for $0?,” said Emmy Thamakaison, a Doji private beta userMeet Doji, an AI-driven fashion app that combines cutting-edge technology with personalised experiences to offer users a virtual shopping experien...
The Brewing Controversy Over the Cotton in Your T-Shirt
[Business]
2025/04/02 09:04
Zara owner Inditex, the world’s largest fast fashion company, is ditching the industry’s biggest sustainable cotton scheme amid a deforestation scandal and a wider push to prioritise organic fibres.Zara-owner Inditex is following through on a plan to ditch the fashion industry’s most widely used sustainable cotton scheme, as it aims to deliver on a promise to consumers and the investor commu...
Foldable Portable 3D Printer Concept Revolutionizes Design and Manufacturing
[Design]
2025/04/02 09:03
The world of 3D printing has undergone a remarkable transformation since its inception, empowering both individuals and companies to bring their creative visions to life with unprecedented speed and precision. These technological marvels have democratized manufacturing, allowing hobbyists to fabricate custom parts while enabling businesses to rapidly prototype designs without expensive tooling...