Startups For the Rest of Us Episode 604 | How to Decide Which Features to Build (with Derrick Reimer)
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May 24, 2022 Derrick Reimer, co-founder of SavvyCal, shares his rich insights on product decision-making. He reveals how Apple’s design legacy influences startup founders. Derrick discusses SavvyCal's innovations, including a new integration with Squadcast and upcoming features like meeting polls. He also dives into his mental framework for selecting features and contrasts the employee mindset with that of a founder. Plus, he highlights the best investments he's made for under $100 and $1000, proving that value often exceeds price.
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Apple's Packaging
- Rob Walling describes Apple's exceptional packaging for a keyboard and mouse.
- It included a pull tab for easy opening, highlighting Apple's attention to detail.
Apple Watch Repair Packaging
- Derrick Reimer shares a similar experience with Apple's repair process for a broken Apple Watch.
- The packaging for sending the watch for repair was meticulous and user-friendly.
Apple's Design Influence
- Apple's focus on design influences software creators, potentially leading to over-engineering the user experience.
- However, this focus has contributed to Apple's high NPS scores.