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Fitbit: James Park

How I Built This with Guy Raz

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From Idea to Innovation: The Fitbit Journey

This chapter traces the origins of Fitbit, highlighting the foundational moments of its development by a small team working from home. It discusses their innovative freemium model, the pivotal acquisition by CNET, and the strategic design evolution influenced by consumer preferences. Additionally, the chapter delves into the challenges of funding, prototyping, and launching their wearable fitness tracker, culminating in a successful unveil at TechCrunch.

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