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# A founder known for viral antics sent a LinkedIn request to the CEO of Soar, a travel startup.
- URL: https://business-insider.chatlytics.blog/a-founder-known-for-viral-antics-sent-a-linkedin-request-to-the-ceo-of-soar-a-travel-startup/
- Published: 2026-09-25T15:02:35.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-05T23:54:42.000Z
- Description: A "dumb" phone startup said requesting handwritten cover letters helped the company select interns better aligned with its mission. 👉
- Author: Business Insider
- Tags: Business Insider, Business & Companies

A founder known for viral antics sent a LinkedIn request to the CEO of Soar, a travel startup. Days later, he launched a rival — also called Soar. 👉

A "dumb" phone startup said requesting handwritten cover letters helped the company select interns better aligned with its mission. 👉

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