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The Idea Maze

Episode 6: Brian Long, Author of Problem Hunting: The Tech Startup Textbook

Nov 1, 2023
Serial entrepreneur Brian Long discusses his journey founding successful companies and shares insights from his book 'Problem Hunting.' They delve into strategies for identifying and solving business challenges, shifting focus to customer communication tools, the importance of market selection, effective feedback seeking, hiring salespeople for startup success, and rethinking problem hunting for long-term success.
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Quick takeaways

  • Identifying genuine market problems crucial for pivoting business models effectively.
  • Importance of aligning product offerings with customer preferences for sustainable growth.

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Brian Long's Entrepreneurial Journey and Problem Hunting Book

Brian Long, a serial entrepreneur, shares insights into his founding story and key learnings from his book, Problem Hunting. His focus on identifying problems, testing hypotheses, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey through the 'idea maze' forms the core discussion. He emphasizes the importance of bringing a positive perspective to interactions, illustrated through his experience of bringing cupcakes to their pitch meetings at Next View, reflecting Attentive's core value of 'bringing sugar.'

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