Listen "867 Audience First, Product Second: Chris on Navigating the Modern Startup Landscape"
Episode Synopsis
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In this episode, Chris delves into the paradigm shift in the startup world, emphasizing the significance of building an audience before crafting a product. Drawing upon the 'pop socket story' as an archetype, he observes that most startup founders identify a personal problem, craft a solution, and then promote it. However, he believes that in the clamorous world of 2023, without an established audience to present your product to, a startup might as well be invisible. While acknowledging the risks of idea theft when broadcasting a solution before its fruition, Chris underscores that having an established audience is the real power. He contends that in today's world, building a receptive audience is more challenging than creating a product, but it's crucial for success.
Breaking News In AI: https://aidaily.us
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In this episode, Chris delves into the paradigm shift in the startup world, emphasizing the significance of building an audience before crafting a product. Drawing upon the 'pop socket story' as an archetype, he observes that most startup founders identify a personal problem, craft a solution, and then promote it. However, he believes that in the clamorous world of 2023, without an established audience to present your product to, a startup might as well be invisible. While acknowledging the risks of idea theft when broadcasting a solution before its fruition, Chris underscores that having an established audience is the real power. He contends that in today's world, building a receptive audience is more challenging than creating a product, but it's crucial for success.
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