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by snaeker58 718 days ago
The article image reminds me of Theranos…

> She noticed that utilities were spending more on generators and microgrids in wealthier communities, leaving smaller, poorer communities in the lurch. “I saw the impact of what happens during a 56-hour shutoff if you’re a small business and your refrigerator loses power and all of a sudden you have to buy more inventory,” she told TechCrunch. “That was kind of this ‘ah ha’ moment.”

Seems like a decent company, but the title of disrupting anything is absolute TechCrunch typical bs… they do sensitive sample shipping. And their next planned product is a fancy cooler.

> Artyc’s next product will hold five liters, and it’ll likely be targeted at pricey, temperature sensitive foods like herbs, chocolate and wine. Then in 2025, the startup is planning to ship its 25-liter size.

You can really see how she inspired her products based on her experiences in poorer communities :/

Cold shipping truly disrupted and in shambles, I can see the revolution coming. Said nobody.

1 comments

"temperature sensitive foods like herbs, chocolate and wine"

How are any of these temperature sensitive in a power outage context?

I think the power outages were a stimulus for the shipping startup idea.
If it’s 110F outside and the AC or fridge doesn’t work anymore?
You could argue that some chocalate might melt. But herbs and wine are fine with a heat cycle.