Wild Business Growth #307: Maxime Barbier – Timeleft Co-Founder, Loneliness Fighter
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Oct 16, 2024 Maxime Barbier, Co-founder and CEO of Timeleft, an innovative app tackling loneliness through communal dinners, discusses his exciting shift from vertical video to fostering genuine connections. He reveals the clever algorithms used to match diners, emphasizing the importance of meaningful interactions over traditional dating apps. Maxime shares insights on managing a growing team and expanding operations while celebrating personal milestones in Lisbon compared to Paris. The conversation concludes with a delightful nod to a unique ice cream flavor, adding a sweet touch to the insightful chat.
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Vertical Video Focus
- Maxime Barbier's company, Minute Buzz, rebranded to Vertical Station, focusing solely on vertical video production.
- This focus, despite initial pushback, led to significant growth and success, reaching 400 million monthly video views.
Timeleft's Pivot
- Timeleft's dinner with strangers concept was the fifth pivot after several failed ideas.
- Previous iterations included a bucket list platform and an app for matching people with shared dreams.
Avoiding the Dating App Trap
- Timeleft intentionally avoids the dating app model by providing no details about fellow diners.
- This lack of information forces interaction and openness, contrasting with the illusion of choice in dating apps.