Code Story: Insights from Startup Tech Leaders S9 E5: Gilad Shriki, Descope
Jan 2, 2024
Gilad Shriki, Co-founder of Descope, shares insights from his journey in tech, including the creation of an innovative authentication platform. He discusses the pressing challenges in identity management and the motivation behind their solution. Gilad emphasizes the importance of rapid MVP development and collaboration among his founding team. He also reflects on transitioning to a self-service model to empower developers, providing essential advice for aspiring entrepreneurs on the value of teamwork and customer feedback.
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Dual Market Approach
- Focus on a dual approach, targeting both B2C and B2B markets with your MVP.
- This broad approach helps secure diverse market segments early on, especially with sufficient resources.
Prioritize Speed and Scalability
- Prioritize speed and scalability by leveraging existing best-in-breed tools and services.
- This allows you to focus resources on core MVP development rather than infrastructure.
Customer-Centric Roadmap
- Build a roadmap by actively seeking and incorporating customer feedback.
- Engage design partners and analyze every customer interaction to validate and refine your roadmap.