How a tiny startup fixed the future of TV

There is a big opportunity for entrepreneurs to create better discovery tools and platforms for live content. Specifically, we see an opportunity for the ‘TV Guide of live’ — a resource that would index live streams across all platforms and rank according to popularity by genre or category of content. Similar to Netflix, the algorithm would learn c... See more

While Tubi uses algorithms and personalized recommendations, its offerings feel more thoughtfully chosen, a mix of the familiar and the adventurous; as the TV critic Kaiya Shunyata put it, Tubi “feels very much like you’re choosing what you want to watch; it’s not an algorithm choosing it for you.” It’s a potent reminder of what we used to love abo... See more

"There has never been more TV to watch. At any given time, you can stream shows old and new from platforms as wide-ranging as Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock, and Amazon Prime, or you can indulge in a more niche service like Shudder (for horror fans) or Acorn (for British programming). If you find yourself paralyzed by the sheer wealth of content, ... See more