My biggest surprises from researching how 50 of today's biggest consumer companies came up with their startup idea:
1. Only 1 company came up with their idea by talking to customers (@DoorDash)
2. Only ~30% of ideas came from founders trying to solve their own problem
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“That consumer (and prosumer) products ultimately succeed because of how people feel about themselves using them. Ego analytics, surprise and delight, and hooks to appeal to our laziness, vanity, and selfishness in the first mile of…” — @scottbelsky https://t.co/rTGQFKAs1J
Everyone, I'm supposed to WRITE fantasy worlds—not live in them.
Not long ago we hit 20 MILLION on this Kickstarter, and as of this posting we've crossed an incredible threshold. We just became the number one Kickstarter of all time.
Wow.
Your Humble(d) Storyteller,
Brandon
Together with @ATVI_AB, we will usher in a new era of gaming that puts players and creators first and makes gaming safe, inclusive, and accessible to all. https://t.co/fF2Ig3gSfx
After 10 years of building consumer social apps, I've decided to start exploring new areas. Building these products is an unforgiving grind—but I learned a lot along the way.
For those embarking on this path, here's everything you need to know:
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