Startups For the Rest of Us

Episode 745 | Reflecting on 2024: Revisiting My Predictions, The Best Episodes, My Favorite Frameworks, and More (A Rob Solo Adventure)

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Dec 24, 2024
Join Rob as he reflects on the intriguing concepts of 2024! He revisits the 2-20-200 Validation Framework and the eight levels of platform risk. Discover his top five favorite episodes filled with entrepreneurial insights. He also shares personal accomplishments and evaluates his predictions for the year. Plus, get a sneak peek into the return of TinySeed Tales in 2025. It's a candid journey through triumphs and challenges in the SaaS landscape!
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Reflecting on Past Concepts

  • Rob Walling reflects on past Startup for the Rest of Us episodes and concepts.
  • He mentions frameworks like the 2-20-200 Validation method.
ADVICE

2-20-200 Validation Framework

  • Validate SaaS ideas using the 2-20-200 framework.
  • Spend 2 hours on basic research, 20 hours talking to customers, and 200 hours building an MVP.
INSIGHT

Orthogonal SaaS

  • Rob Walling observed companies he advises and noticed patterns outside of horizontal/vertical SaaS.
  • This led him to coin the term "Orthogonal SaaS" for products targeting specific roles across industries.
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