Apple Watch

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5 statements across 5 episodes · 2 bullish · 2 bearish · 5 people on the record · first statement May 25, 2015 by Simon Menashy · said 37 times in 25 episodes since 2015 · across every show →

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May 25, 2015 neutral
Prediction Not checkable as stated
Menashy: Apple Watch v1 will be rubbish but sell well
“My personal view, I would say version one is going to be rubbish, but still sell a lot. And version two will be much better and a big success.”
Simon Menashy May 25, 2015 ▶ 19:02 How to Pitch a Top VC with Simon Menashy @ MMC Ventures
Jun 18, 2015 bullish
Opinion
Chiu: Apple Watch is a success
“Success. I recently spoke with a realtor who has just bought an Apple Watch, and she was singing his praises on how he's changed her life, and making her less dependent on her phone, and leading to much better client interactions.”
Alan Chiu Jun 18, 2015 ▶ 19:18 20 VC 046: How VCs Evaluate Investment Opportunities with Alan Chiu, Partner @ XSeed Capital
Jun 29, 2015 bearish
Prediction Partly held up
Spencer Lazar Predicted the First Apple Watch Would Fail
“So current version Not gonna fly, but very confident about future versions, including a front-facing camera, glucometer, you know, some form of mobile connectivity data connectivity, local processing, all those things I think if they're in place, it has a lot …”
Spencer Lazar Jun 29, 2015 ▶ 24:37 20 VC 049: VC is Getting Younger with Spencer Lazar @ General Catalyst Partners
Jan 27, 2016 negative
Opinion
First-generation wearables like the Apple Watch lack a killer use case
“I think V-one of all of these products aren't particularly ready for mass, right? I think that's true of the Apple Watch. I, you know, I still, even anecdotally talking to people who have it, a lot of them aren't using it anymore. Some of them love it. It's ju…”
Ellie Wheeler Jan 27, 2016 ▶ 12:17 20VC: Lessons From Working with Chris Sacca, The Rise Of Mobile Commerce and Improving Push Notifications with Ellie Wheeler, Partner @ Greycroft Partners
Aug 26, 2016 positive
Assertion Supported
Apple asked Headspace to offer free SOS meditations on Apple Watch
“When Apple released the Apple watch, they came to us and asked us if we would consider putting our SOS meditations, you know, these short form two minute meditations for when you've, you're having some kind of crisis and just really need to sort of very quickl…”
Sean Brecker Aug 26, 2016 ▶ 13:20 20VC: Maximising Engagement and Retention on Mobile & Why There Should Always Be Availability To A Free Product with Sean Brecker, CEO @ Headspace
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