Helena Merk and Brian Li started Glimpse (YC W20) with an ambitious goal: to combat loneliness and create the rare social product which actually makes us happier.

Its arrival couldn't be more timely. Hear their story and why early users are addicted to these 2 minute, one-on-one video chats.

[0:33]: Taking on loneliness and an early pivot

[5:55]: Lessons learned from past social products

[8:22]: The shift from content consumption to creation

[13:18]: Dropping out for YC W20

[20:17]: Why Glimpse is the perfect product for right now

[22:48]: Favorite books and podcasts

Helena's Twitter - https://twitter.com/HelenaMerk

Brian's Twitter - https://twitter.com/brianli101

Glimpse (on iOS and Android) - https://www.joinglimpse.com/

Worth website - worth.carrd.co

Recommendations - https://www.notion.so/book-podcast-recommendations-59abba1db1db4fc2b9b9a4e08edb0b24