My First Million #44 - New e-mail clients, Sharing the craigslist office & How to keep your star players
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Feb 10, 2020 Dive into a narrative where Craigslist's influence shapes startup journeys. Explore innovative email clients like Superhuman that redefine productivity. Discover fresh financial solutions for accessing paychecks early, alleviating stress for retail workers. The rise of niche apps for women's health takes center stage, along with unique donation-based funding models. Finally, the discussion touches on relationship dynamics, emphasizing the importance of negotiation and deep conversations for lasting connections.
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Craigslist's First Office
- Shaan Puri's first office was previously Craigslist's first office, rented for $500/month.
- Craig Newmark left his desk, a kitchen table, because it was too heavy to move.
Bootstrapping with Craigslist
- Leverage existing platforms like Craigslist to bootstrap your marketplace.
- Airbnb initially scraped Craigslist listings and created fake inquiries to drive adoption.
From Rapportive to Riches
- Rahul Vohra, founder of Superhuman, previously created Rapportive, a browser extension showing social links for email contacts.
- Rapportive was acquired for $15 million, enabling Vohra to buy luxury cars.