Lessons from Previous Failed Ventures and Techniques to Speed up Product Development

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In this chapter of the podcast episode, the speaker shares their experiences and lessons learned from previous failed ventures. They discuss the importance of building an essential product, listening to customers' needs, and simplifying the business focus. They also share techniques to speed up product development and emphasize the significance of not moving slowly in business decisions.

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Today’s show:

First up, Jason takes on the news solo by breaking down Uber's Q3 earnings (2:23), reflecting on SBF's guilty verdict (13:39), and giving some takes on Biden's EO on AI (15:53). Then, Motive CEO John Habeck joins to break down building "Shopify for Car Dealerships" (21:39).

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(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(2:23) Uber earnings report and Uber’s profitability

(12:17) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/twist

(13:39) SBF’s guilty verdict

(15:53) Takes on Biden's executive order on AI

(20:11) House of Macadamias - Get a free month's supply of Macadamia Milk with any order at https://houseofmacadamias.com/twist by using code TWIST20!

(21:39) Motive CEO John Habeck discusses building a startup in a "sleeping giant" industry

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(33:17) Understand the TAM for "Shopify for Car Dealerships”

Referenced in the podcast:

https://s23.q4cdn.com/407969754/files/doc_earnings/2023/q3/earnings-result/Uber-Q3-23-Earnings-Press-Release.pdf

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence

https://www.businessofapps.com/data/uber-statistics

https://twitter.com/EconomyApp/status/1721899291248324642

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