Sunshine, which raised $20 million in 2020 but is largely self-funded, previously launched a birthday app and a contact management software, but neither saw significant traction. Mayer, however, remains optimistic about the company's future, revealing plans for video sharing and stating that the core thesis of the company has always been to "take the mundane and make it magical".
Key takeaways:
- Marissa Mayer's startup, Sunshine, has released two new features: event organizing and photo sharing, which have been met with confusion due to their seemingly outdated design and functionality.
- Mayer suggests that Sunshine is targeting an older demographic that appreciates familiarity and simplicity, a smart move considering the increasing age of the American population and their significant share of spending.
- Despite the lack of initial traction from its contact management offering, Sunshine, which raised $20 million in 2020, hopes that its new features will change the game. Mayer also hinted at future video sharing capabilities.
- Mayer's vision for Sunshine is to use AI to solve everyday problems and make mundane tasks magical, even considering the name "Mundane AI" for the company.