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MBA thinking killed my startup, lessons on losing 98% of users, and being fired as a co-founder | Gagan Biyani (Udemy and Maven)

The Eric Ries Show

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Navigating Marketplace Dynamics

This chapter explores the complexities of operating a marketplace business, emphasizing the critical balance between supply and demand over product development. It recounts the challenges faced by a co-founder of Udemy, discussing management dynamics, communication issues, and the emotional toll of misunderstandings. The narrative concludes with reflections on learning technology evolution and the successful shift to a SaaS model, showcasing the importance of instructor quality and student engagement.

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