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How Did Matt Oppenheimer Come Up With The Idea For Remitly?

As a young kid, Matt and his family traveled a lot. He had been to nearly 100 countries, where he got to see poverty and inequality, among other things. Fast-forward to his adulthood, while working for HBS in Kenya, Matt saw saw how remittances could elevate people from poverty and enable opportunities. Kenya was already using mobile phones to transform their financial landscape, and it made a lot of sense to make the concept available to the world. As smart phone adoption continued to grow, so did Remitly.


Did The Matrix Get Anything Right?

Dr. Berlin says it did. One example is the idea that we could have this whole universe within our minds. Theoretically, we could download something and learn it. It's all in our minds. She even states that we could be living in the Matrix.


From What We Can See, How Much Of It Makes Up The Universe?

Everything you've seen in the Universe makes up less than 5% of what’s out there in the Universe. Scientists know this because the Universe is accelerating faster. As we expand, so does the Universe.


Should Spouses Work Together When Starting Up A Business?

Couples should have this conversation right off. For Diess and his wife, his wife didn’t want to work for him. One reason is that she didn't want to share his problems, because if they both were in a tough situation, who would they have to turn to?


What Is The Herengracht?

It is the Gentleman’s Canal in Amsterdam. It had once been a merchant’s warehouse, but today, it has been converted as Peter Rouse’s exclusive head office of his international company.


Where Was Adea Shabani Last Seen?

It’s reported that she was last seen on surveillance in Hollywood at a coffee shop called Rise and Grind. Her last communication was with her friends. Her apartment was unlocked and there some activity was on her computer, but none detected from her phone.


How Can Phones And Computers Potentially Impede Productivity?

If you can afford it, buy the fastest devices available. Time spent waiting for booting up, loading, etc. is time wasted. Compounded over the course of a year, it's a lot of hours you could be doing something else.


Why Was Donovan Nervous About His Product?

He was nervous that it would work. Donovan says that it was a little easier to think if it didn’t work, then it woudn't be a big deal. His fear was that if his product really took off, then he wouldn’t know how to react because he’s never been in that position before.


Who Is Martin Tobias?

He is the CEO of Bulletproof Labs. He is a serial entrepreneur and has co-founded multiple companies, led numerous startups, and worked as an executive and Microsoft and Venture Capitalists. His latest company was the product of a poker game.


What Is An American Dollar Bill Made From?

American dollar bill is made out of 75% cotton and 25% linen. No trees are killed by printing dollar bills, while linen and cotton mix make for a very sturdy paper.


What's Ryan's View On The Live Streaming Situation?

Brandon asks Ryan about his thoughts on the live-streaming ecosystem, with lots of platforms competing to get the biggest streamers.


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