E874 AllAskJason Call-In: pre product-market fit, selling big vision, small markets, tech outside SV
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E874: #AllAskJason Call-In: Jason’s candid feedback on getting investors’ attention pre- product-market fit, selling the big vision, conquering small markets before big, optimizing potential in apparel, breaking into tech from outside SV
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Show Notes:
1:29 - What the “Goldilocks Zone” looks like for LAUNCH, what investors are looking for in startups when considering to invest, and how to achieve post product-market fit.
6:50 - Jason thanks sponsor RXBAR. Visit rxbar.com/twist and enter promo code “twist” to receive 25% off your first order.
9:22 - New founders with new ideas: How to tackle “Your idea is too big or too difficult”, and strategies to make your idea work.
14:24 - Jason on the three most challenging verticals, and where entrepreneurs are needed the most.
21:01 - Jason thanks sponsor LinkedIn. Visit linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups and receive $100 ad credit to launch your first campaign.
23:39 - Developing a minimum viable product - launching in smaller markets (Canada, Australia, Ireland) vs. larger, more concentrated markets in the U.S.
31:46 - Jason thanks sponsor Squarespace. Visit squarespace.com and use offer code “twist” to get 10% off on your first purchase of a website or domain.
34:31 - Reasons why apparel is a sector that investors are not interested in and how to innovate your apparel business to gain attention from investors
44:32 - Self-development for career development, and making online education work for you.