Listen "QC#44: Why are most products we love built in the US?"
Episode Synopsis
In this week's Quick Coffee, we are talking about why some of the most commonly used products are being built in the US. We start the episode with a regular quick coffee chat and then discuss our philosophy of designing and building truly great products. Make sure to listen in, and as always, let us know what you think.
Our episode overview
(00:00:00) Introduction to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat, trips to Berlin and Copenhagen
(00:04:00) How we differentiate personal and professional work streams
(00:12:30) Pat describes some of his most used apps and products
(00:14:40) Why do some of the most used apps come from the US?
(00:18:50) The investors' influence on the startup ecosystem and the overall awareness for design
(00:25:30) People are more willing to support you when you take risks
Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc.
Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/
https://twitter.com/patrickhaede
Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/
https://twitter.com/fhaasj
Our episode overview
(00:00:00) Introduction to the episode, personal updates from Felix and Pat, trips to Berlin and Copenhagen
(00:04:00) How we differentiate personal and professional work streams
(00:12:30) Pat describes some of his most used apps and products
(00:14:40) Why do some of the most used apps come from the US?
(00:18:50) The investors' influence on the startup ecosystem and the overall awareness for design
(00:25:30) People are more willing to support you when you take risks
Want to connect with us? We look forward to hearing from you on Twitter at @QuickCoffeeVC or at https://quickcoffee.vc.
Find Pat on LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickhaede/
https://twitter.com/patrickhaede
Find Felix on LinkedIn and Twitter:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/haasfelix/
https://twitter.com/fhaasj
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