Gfycat, StatMuse, Trace Genomics, Helpshift, Couchsurfing

In episode 2 of Startups of the Week, we talk about a company that's trying to make it easier for you to send GIFs back and forth to your friends—a business that has surprisingly attracted a lot of funding. Then, we'll tell you about three more startups you likely haven't heard of yet. Theme music is "Bot Fest" by Alex Vaan. Opening signature by Leah Garchik. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices