TBPN The Sonos Disaster, Act Like a Founder, MMA for Brothers, These Guys Have Exits
15 snips
Jan 16, 2025 Explore the chaotic aftermath of Sonos's CEO firing, shedding light on user reactions to a flawed software launch. Dive into the fascinating evolution of Sonos speakers and the fierce competition posed by giants like Amazon. Discover the quirky realm of domain brokerage with tales of pizza.com and the cultural impact of 'Subway Surfers' on Gen Z. Delve into the thrilling dynamics of celebrity fighting sports, and the humorous intricacies of dating a venture capitalist. Finally, uncover the importance of networking for startup success in today's remote world.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Sonos's PR Crisis
- Sonos's struggles were so severe they brought in Mark Gurman, a prominent Apple journalist known for leaks.
- This was after less prominent journalists covered the initial app issues and CEO firing.
Initial Sonos Setup
- Speaker 1's first Sonos setup with a TV and Apple TV was seamless thanks to HDMI CEC.
- One remote controlled everything, including Spotify, offering a flawless experience.
Sonos Setup Nightmare
- Speaker 0's experience setting up Sonos at Arlie's showroom was a 90-minute ordeal.
- He wished he could hire someone, highlighting the difficulty despite the app's promise of simplicity.