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How to come up with a startup idea (FounderU) + Ask an Angel with Zach Coelius | E1263

E1263 • Aug 11, 2021 • 50 mins

In this episode, Jason Calacanis and Zach Coelius discuss how to generate startup ideas, the importance of answering key questions before starting a customer, and the value of certain data points when iterating on a product. They also explore the benefits of being a product manager before founding a startup.

Speakers

Jason Calacanis

Host • 82%

Zach Coelius

Guest • 12%

Partners

Chapters

0:00	Intro - FounderU & Ask an Angel
1:55	Founder University - How to generate startup ideas
9:03	Bubble - Get one month free of a no-code plan
10:32	Question - Is there a product you would like to see 10X better
23:02	Vanta - Get get $1,000 off automating your SOC 2
24:41	What founders need to be able to answer before starting a customer
29:03	Ask an Angel - What data points are most valuable when iterating on product
35:16	LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit
36:40	What skills are most important to be a success in VC?
42:51	Is it worth being a product manager before becoming a first time founder?

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