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The Tim Ferriss Show

#397: Two Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Answer

Nov 25, 2019
Mike Maples, Jr. is a seasoned investor known for backing early-stage companies like Twitter and Lyft, while Andy Rachleff is the co-founder of Wealthfront and the mastermind behind 'product-market fit.' They dive into the critical questions every entrepreneur must answer to ensure success. The duo discusses how to identify product-market fit, the importance of customer feedback, and learnings from industry giants. With an emphasis on adaptability and innovation, they reveal strategies for navigating the challenging startup landscape.
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Quick takeaways

  • Product-market fit is crucial for success in startups.
  • Insight development is essential before customer development.

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Insight Development and Non-Consensus Ideas

Being non-consensus and right affords the startup the time to survive, adapt, and succeed after trial and error without fatal consequences. Various insights help a startup get an unfair advantage when they have very few other advantages. Insight development involves asking different types of questions that go beyond basic analysis and involve uncovering unique secrets and convictions.

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