Episode 1520

Revolutionizing podcasting + standards vs. innovation with Anchor Co-Founder Mike Mignano | E1520

Jul 28, 202253:41Watch on YouTube

0:00 Jason intros today's guest: Anchor Co-Founder Mike Mignano

1:40 Mike explains why he started Anchor, the original inspiration and first versions, finding PMF, building the nuts and bolts of a great podcast publishing experience

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15:32 Why Anchor sold to Spotify, the Series B term sheet they were considering at the time of acquisition, getting courted by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek, Anchor's first check story

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25:58 Why Apple hasn't innovated in podcasting, paid podcasts vs. advertising

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33:17 Why Mike wrote his recent article: “The Standards Innovation Paradox”, evolving standards to increase innovation, the Substack example

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