Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Josh Buckley - Identifying Legendary Start-ups - [Invest Like the Best, EP. 223]

Apr 27, 2021
Josh Buckley, CEO of Product Hunt and founder of Buckley Ventures, shares insights from his impressive journey in gaming and investing. He discusses how video game companies pioneer innovative business models and what traditional companies can learn from them. Buckley outlines his investment philosophy and the three key traits he seeks in legendary startups. With his background in gaming, he provides a unique perspective on market dynamics and the evolving landscape of entrepreneurship.
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ANECDOTE

Early Entrepreneurial Success

  • Josh Buckley started an online gaming company at 15, selling virtual goods.
  • He sold it a year later, surprising his parents with the life-changing contract.
ANECDOTE

Second Gaming Venture

  • After his first success, Buckley started a mobile gaming company inspired by Pokemon's lack of online presence.
  • The company, backed by Andreessen Horowitz, became a top-grossing app.
INSIGHT

Gaming Industry's Competitive Landscape

  • The gaming industry is intensely competitive, demanding operational excellence.
  • Success requires mastering monetization, distribution, analytics, and treating games as live services.
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