My First Million #32 - Product Genius: Scott Belsky
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Dec 25, 2019 
Scott Belsky, founder of Behance and Chief Product Officer at Adobe, dives deep into the world of creativity and investment. He candidly discusses the often-overlooked struggles of the 'messy middle' in entrepreneurship. Belsky shares strategies for balancing professional responsibilities and personal well-being. The conversation also touches on the evolution of tech design and the importance of building meaningful relationships in the industry. Get ready for insights that blend creativity with savvy investment strategies!
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First Mile Obsession
- Obsess over the first mile of user experience, especially onboarding and initial value realization.
- Customers are lazy, vain, and selfish initially, so cater to that.
Customer Psychology
- Understand your customer's psychology, especially their insecurities and desires for validation.
- Many social products engage users based on what they're insecure about.
Pinterest Investment
- Scott Belsky's first investment was in Pinterest after meeting Ben Silbermann in 2010.
- Initially a product advisor, he invested in the seed round due to the synergy with Behance.
