ACQ2 by Acquired Adapting: Mystery - How to Grow When Your Original Business Goes to Zero (with cofounders Shane Kovalsky & Vince Coppola)
Apr 7, 2020
Shane Kovalsky and Vince Coppola, co-founders of Mystery, discuss their innovative Seattle startup that creates unique date nights and group outings. They share their incredible journey of pivoting from a fully booked business to facing the challenges of the pandemic, where they launched the successful 'Mystery Night In' and achieved record-breaking revenue. The conversation highlights themes of adaptability, creativity in business, and the importance of rapid decision-making in uncertain times, offering valuable insights for entrepreneurs.
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Vince's Background
- Vince Coppola worked as an EMT and coded in his free time, creating an app called 911 Feed.
- This experience sparked his interest in software engineering and led him to Convoy.
Shane's Background
- Shane Kovalsky had various entrepreneurial experiences, from selling blenders to street vending toys.
- He joined Convoy after a quick interview process, intrigued by the startup scene.
Mystery's Origin
- Shane and Vince initially clashed at Convoy due to their different engineering styles but later became friends.
- The idea for Mystery originated from Shane's weekend trips and evolved into a 'magical night out' service.