My First Million

Wordle Copycat Loses It All, Introducing Milk Road, and Guru Shaan on Finding Your Next Project

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Feb 8, 2022
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Ben Levy
Ben Levy, a mobile app developer turned entrepreneur, shares his rollercoaster journey from creating a Wordle copycat that soared to app store glory to losing it all. He discusses the ethical dilemmas of app cloning and the challenges of public perception in tech. Levy also dives into his new venture, Milk Road, a crypto-focused newsletter, highlighting the excitement of choosing projects that align with personal passions and learning from past missteps. The conversation explores the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship.
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ANECDOTE

Wordle Clone

  • Zach Shaked, a mobile app developer, cloned the popular word game Wordle and released it as a mobile app.
  • The app quickly topped the App Store charts, garnering thousands of downloads.
ADVICE

Handling Backlash

  • When facing public backlash, consider three options: apologize, offer concessions, or double down.
  • Evaluate the ethical implications and potential consequences of each approach.
ANECDOTE

Doubling Down

  • Zach Shaked doubled down on his Wordle clone, leading to further public backlash and articles criticizing his actions.
  • Apple removed his app, and others squatted on his domain and attacked his other apps.
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