This Week in Startups

Product | Scaling Your Startup S2 E5 with Superhuman’s Rahul Vohra & Fitbod’s Jesse Venticique | E1214

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May 15, 2021
Rahul Vohra, Founder and CEO of Superhuman, shares groundbreaking insights on utilizing game design principles to supercharge productivity tools. He emphasizes the significance of intrinsic motivation and emotional engagement. Meanwhile, Jesse Venticique, Co-founder of Fitbod, discusses effective product hooks that drive user retention and engagement. The duo offers actionable tips for startups, revealing how playful design and clear user journeys enhance the overall experience, ultimately leading to higher conversion rates and customer loyalty.
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ADVICE

Effective Goal Setting in Software

  • Create goals in your software that are concrete, achievable, and rewarding.
  • Onboard users effectively to help them achieve these goals, boosting their motivation and engagement.
INSIGHT

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation in Game Design

  • Rewards can undermine intrinsic motivation, making gamification ineffective.
  • True game design leverages intrinsic motivation by making the experience inherently engaging.
ADVICE

Designing for Emotional Impact

  • Design software for nuanced emotions, using a detailed emotion wheel like the Junto Institute's model.
  • Consider which emotions to evoke (e.g., joy, pride) and which to avoid (e.g., anxiety, helplessness).
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