CB Insights - Covid theater

Hi there, 
 

So, the WHO is saying the coronavirus pandemic is speeding up. Which is very confusing, because I thought changing my profile pic to have a mask on my face and posting videos of myself clapping for healthcare workers on IG had taken care of the problem. 

In good news, we’ve kept a close watch on a variety of coronavirus-related topics and first- and second-order technology and market impacts. From tech giants’ healthcare moves to the rise of mental health startups, we’ve covered it all.

See all of our healthcare research from Q2’20 in this handy guide. For more Covid-19 research spanning fintech, AI, and more, check out our regularly updated Covid-19 resources page.

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Uber is reportedly in talks to buy food delivery co Postmates.

We talk about the unicorn-to-unicorn merger in our 2020 Tech Trends report. Check it out here.

What if we sprinkle some AI on this?

Do things that don’t scale.

He’s beauty, he’s grace

CVS is adding a men's makeup and skincare line, underscoring the growth of the sector in recent years.

Men's grooming is one of the emerging trends we cover in our Beauty and Self-Care NExTT report. Download it for free here. 

Americans call it CHIPR

The first person in the US to get treated with CRISPR for sickle cell disease isn't showing any signs of complications one year after her groundbreaking treatment. 

We break down the novel implications and limitations of CRISPR in this explainer.

Not convinced yet?

Prices for the virtual Future of Health (September 23-25) go up tomorrow. Here are 3 more reasons why you should attend:

• Relevant content will focus on: telehealth, AI, genomics, healthcare IT, digital therapeutics, social determinants of health and population health, new primary care models, and pandemic preparedness 

• Attendee roundtables will allow you to discuss a variety of pressing topics with attendees from around the world

• 25 virtual sponsor booths, with companies showcasing everything from telehealth to digital health solutions

Register here with code 3more and save $100 before prices go up tomorrow.

Cause we’re living in a digital world 

Spending on games surged in March 2020, surpassing $10B for the month, as people bored in self-isolation turn to at-home entertainment.  

From streaming startups to AR/VR gaming studios, Expert Intelligence clients can check out 95+ startups building the future of gaming in this market map.

New York Times. The DealBook newsletter covers the geographic distribution of private equity investing and cites PwC and CB Insights' Q1’20 MoneyTree report.

Fast Company. Mark Sullivan (@thesullivan) writes up his conversation about Big Tech with NYU professor Scott Galloway at the CBI Tech Conference.

Nikkei Asian Review. Naoki Matsuda looks at live shopping on TikTok and mentions CB Insights data. 
 

P.S. We're looking for senior engineers. Check out all of our openings here.

All work and no play. After going remote, many companies saw an uptick in productivity, but some leaders worry this will slide into burnout.

New York Times

Do or DIY. In response to the pandemic, everyday citizens are redesigning the urban landscape using slapdash methods and materials.

Bloomberg

Loopdeloop. Self-flying drones learned how to do acrobatic flips and rolls using an AI neural network.

New Atlas

Double duty. The number of published research studies led by women dropped during the pandemic, likely due to unequal childcare responsibilities.

Times Higher Education

Love the way you fly. Airports have rapidly adjusted to the pandemic by implementing touchless and robotic technologies.

Popular Mechanics