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Leore Avidar - Creating and Selling Superpowers - [Founder’s Field Guide, EP.3]

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Oct 15, 2020
Leore Avidar, co-founder and CEO of Lob, shares his entrepreneurial journey in simplifying direct mail through technology. He delves into his passion for sports card collectibles and the evolving market dynamics. Leore discusses the challenges of running dual ventures and the importance of strategic partnerships. His insights on creating and selling 'superpowers' reveal how entrepreneurs can innovate and scale effectively. The conversation inspires budding entrepreneurs to embrace risks and cultivate a mindset for aggressive growth.
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ANECDOTE

Lob's Humble Beginnings

  • Leore Avidar's initial goal with Lob was to automate direct mail for Microsoft.
  • This was so he and his co-founder could return to playing video games.
INSIGHT

APIs as Superpowers

  • APIs empower developers by saving them time and accelerating their careers.
  • This "time savings" superpower allows developers to focus on higher-level tasks.
ADVICE

Maximize Learnings, Not Perfection

  • Optimize for learnings over perfection in the early stages of a startup.
  • Embrace mistakes and prioritize customer feedback loops to drive scalable growth.
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