This Week in Startups E1071 Ask Jason: Black Lives Matter, Post-COVID tech hubs, Founder/VC disputes, bringing manufacturing back to the US, pre-selling SaaS products & more
Jun 5, 2020
This discussion tackles the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on the tech industry and how startups can lead the charge in bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. Insightful tips on pre-selling SaaS products reveal strategies for gathering customer feedback. The speakers debate the changing dynamics of startup hubs in a post-COVID world, while navigating the complexities of founder and VC relationships. Additionally, they explore the importance of collaboration tools for remote work and share ideas for fostering innovative thinking in tech.
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Action Over Words
- Focus on making change through action rather than just talking on social media.
- Jason Calacanis emphasizes his approach of addressing issues like Black Lives Matter through concrete actions like Founder University.
Reshoring Risk
- Startups face a challenge in reshoring manufacturing due to the risk of the trend reversing.
- If the pandemic passes and dependencies on other countries resume, startups focused on US manufacturing might struggle.
Pre-selling SaaS
- Pre-sell SaaS products by offering exclusive early access and competitive advantages to potential customers.
- Frame it as a limited opportunity with higher future pricing.