Business Breakdowns: The rise and fall of “Blackberry” with Lon Harris | E1773

In this episode, Jason Calacanis and Lon Harris introduce a new series "Business Breakdowns" and discuss the story of Blackberry. They highlight the importance of having co-founders, product velocity, and recognizing paradigm shifts. They also delve into marketing strategies and the reasons behind Blackberry's downfall. They conclude with the Business Breakdown Awards.

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Jason Calacanis

Host • 54%

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Lon Harris

Guest • 45%

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0:00	Cold open! “What got us here won’t get us there.”
2:19	Jason and Lon intro Business Breakdowns - a new series!
5:51	Blackberry cast breakdown
9:11	Lessons: Importance of having multiple, complementary co-founders and market pull
13:25	Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2
14:32	Lessons: “Burn the boats,” importance of diligence, product velocity
21:51	Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance
23:05	Lesson: Framing the product or pitch
26:11	Lesson: Importance of riding and recognizing paradigm shifts
31:04	Lessons: Marketing as a status symbol, real-world virality, being of action, “bend don’t break”
36:50	Lesson: What got you here won’t get you there
40:53	House of Macadamias - Get 20% off and a free box of Namibian Sea Salted Macadamia Nuts at by using code TWIST20
42:12	Lessons: Blackberry’s downfall, importance of focus, product association
53:13	Lesson: Knowing when to cash in your chips
56:19	Lesson: Know when to “fake it ‘til you make it”
59:51	Business Breakdown Awards, presented by Jason and Lon

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