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Maze's Blueprint: Balancing Immediate Needs with Long-Term Vision | Jonathan Widawsky (Maze)

Aug 22, 2023

Jonathan Widawsky, the visionary behind Maze, discusses scaling a company, embracing AI, and navigating product strategy. Topics include the evolving role of founders, AI revolutionizing industries, balancing immediate revenue with long-term bets, and insights into acquisitions and partnerships.

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Quick takeaways

AI revolutionizes industries and reshapes research processes, prioritizing research accessibility for all.

Maze.co aims to democratize research and expand its role in the product development cycle.

Startups should adapt their vision based on new learnings and identify critical parameters for success.

Deep dives

The significance of AI in research

AI is seen as a major boon to research, not just for its tactical benefits, but also for the organizational shift it introduces. Rather than focusing solely on how AI supports the research process, it prompts organizations to prioritize research and its impact in decision-making. This shift aims to make research accessible for companies of all sizes, across various industries, and for individuals within product organizations.

Introduction

3min

Research: From Discovery to Usability

12min

Democratizing Research and Unexpected Impact

20min

Partnering with the Right People

4min

Building Maze: Overcoming Hurdles and Shaping Mindsets

5min

Maintaining Optimism and Making Sacrifices

16min

Bringing the Vision to Life and Exploring Possibilities

3min

🎙️ Dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship with Jonathan Widawsky, the visionary behind Maze, as we uncover the intricacies of scaling a company, embracing AI, and navigating product strategy in today's dynamic market.

From startup phases to potential acquisition talks, Jo walks us through the maze of choices and challenges that have sculpted his venture.

👉 In this episode, we delve into:

* The evolving role of founders as their companies grow exponentially

* How AI is revolutionizing industries and reshaping research processes

* Embracing change as the only way to mitigate risk and ensure relevance

* The importance of innovation not just in product but across the organization

* Striking a balance between immediate revenue generation and long-term strategic bets

* Insights into the world of acquisitions, partnerships, and building iconic brands

* and more!

Tune in and gain a treasure trove of insights from the mind behind Maze!

🔗 Where to find Jo:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WidawskiJ
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanwidawski/

📊 Where to find June

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuneDotSo
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/juneso
Website: https://www.june.so/

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