Rich Snitch, Boxers Burning & Dude Feet👂

Hey Dude, a shoe startup, was recently acquired by Crocs for $2.5 billion. Under the Crocs empire, the startup plans to open a new 730,000 sq ft distribution center in Las Vegas.

What is Hey Dude?

Most of you must be wondering what company is this even? 

Despite not being a household name, Hey Dude has a loyal following, particularly among young people. In a biannual survey of US teens, Hey Dude ranked among the top 10 favorite shoe brands for the second year in a row, making it a perfect complement to the original Crocs line-up. Crocs are already a favorite of Gen Zers, with a 60% approval rating, which is 13% higher than the millennial market rate, according to Morning Consult.

Almost 80% of Americans have dealt with burnout at work. 

On the bright side, if you’re overwork and burnout led to you saving up a lot of money, you can throw it at the problem.

Fancy-pants burnout retreats are getting more popular these days. These rehab-like programs are popping up all over the world, and they're designed to treat stress. Bloomberg Businessweek did a whole story on it, so you know it's legit.

Istana is one such provider running burnout clinics in Bali, Barbados, and Ibiza. They've got all the usual stuff like therapy, massages, yoga, and meditation, but they also offer some pretty trippy options like psychedelic-assisted therapy, art therapy, and EMDR therapy. 

And if that's not enough, they've got a "reset retreat" in Mexico that's all about getting you back on track. You'll be doing transformational breathwork, crystal healing, and outdoor activities like surfing and horseback riding.

Istana’s founder says admission for burnout has risen 600% since March 2020, with many people seeking simultaneous treatment for PTSD, substance abuse, and depression.

But burnout therapy could burn a hole in your fancy boxers. 

• The cost of a low-budget getaway like those offered by The Retreat Company can range from $5k to $10k per week, according to Bloomberg.
• The moderately expensive ones like Istana start between $30k to $55k/week. 
• And the royal sabbaticals at places like the The Swiss clinic Kusnacht Practice can cost $133,000/week.

There are emerging options too if you’re not that inbred — such as burnout sessions offered by UK-based celebrity trainer Harry Jameson. But they too can cost you around $300 for an hour.

Diversity roles in startups has become quite the talk these days. Companies are all about inclusivity and equality. At least that’s what they’re claiming to the media. While its easy to talk about plans for diversity hiring, there’s often a gap between companies’ DEI goals (on paper) and execution. 

Blavity Inc. — the tech and media startup founded for Black millennials in 2014  — aims to help bridge the diversity gap in the tech industry. It’s doing this through two platforms: 

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