

Curtis Herbert
Feb 12, 2023
Curtis Herbert, the developer of the skiing app Slopes, shares his adventurous journey from Philadelphia to Boulder, driven by remote work and a love for the outdoors. He dives into the challenges of app development, including subscription models and marketing shifts. Curtis emphasizes the importance of transparency in entrepreneurship while reminiscing about his favorite tech, including iPhones. The conversation adds a fun twist with a sushi comparison and a game of 'Two Truths and a Lie,' inviting listeners into his world.
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Spontaneous Move To Boulder
- Curtis moved from Philadelphia to Boulder on a whim after a week-long visit and job flexibility made it possible.
- He decided within an hour to take a spot and moved about a month later, 1600 miles away.
Building Slopes On Nights And Weekends
- Curtis built Slopes starting in 2013 and shipped the first iOS release after a summer of nights and weekends.
- He tested with mountain bikers and reached a personally useful product by midwinter.
Field Testing Revealed Time Zone Bug
- On the first real ski tests Curtis fixed bugs between runs and relied on a simulator to avoid major launch problems.
- He missed time zone handling which caused incorrect timestamps after a trip.