Loop Golf's Matt Holder on auto tee times for golfers, plus: Cruise robotaxi suspension | E1836

Episode • Oct 27, 2023 • 50m

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Today’s show:

First, Loop Golf's CEO Matt Holder joins Jason for a jam session on scaling his startup, which is building an automatic tee time booking app for golfers (4:32). Then, Jason gives a recap on the news surrounding Cruise robotaxi & more! (32:43)

Time stamps:

(0:00) Loop Golf’s Matt Holder joins Jason

(4:32) What sets Loop Golf apart from traditional golf booking apps

(8:17) Matt demos Loop Golf

(15:23) Mercury Raise - Visit http://mercury.com/raise to get access to a network, connections, and advice

(16:49) The sudden surge in the popularity of golf

(20:53) The current state of golfer-tracking technology

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(25:29) Incorporating real-time features into Loop Golf

(27:40) Thoughts on surge pricing and additional app features

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(32:43) The suspension of Cruise’s robotaxi permit in San Francisco.