Key Points:
- How CB Insights got its start (01:13)
- Anand explains when he realized the target market for CB Insights had shifted (03:33)
- My thoughts on the transient nature of the market, and why successful companies should be prepared to adapt with a quote from Bridgefy's Jorge Rios (05:03)
- Anand explains CB Insights' unique approach to content marketing (07:00)
- I discuss the need for more creativity and more hard work in marketing (09:40)
- Anand describes the competitive landscape CB Insights in playing in (10:30)
- Why Anand believes experience and pain tolerance gives them a competitive advantage (12:36)
- I explain how excellence and mediocrity are both habits that are developed over time (15:00)
- Anand explains why figuring out your priorities as a company is key to success (16:19)
- My take on the importance of knowing where to focus resources, with a quote from Steve Jobs (18:23)
- Anand talks through the moats CB Insights is developing (20:31)
- I describe the law of increasing returns with a quote from Prof. Brian Arthur (22:29)
- Anand explain how content is still the anchor of CB Insights' marketing strategy (24:16)
- Why a personalized newsletter from Anand tested better than a more generic option (25:49)
- Anand's advice for other founders and CEOs (28:20)
- Wrap up (31:09)
Mentioned:
Anand Sanwal LinkedIn
Anand Sanwal Twitter
CB Insights LinkedIn
CB Insights Website
Jorge Rios LinkedIn
Bridgefy Website
OKCupid Website
Nate Silver's FiveThirtyEight
Harry Dry Twitter
Growth.Design
Steve Jobs
Prof. Brian Arthur
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