The Jordan Harbinger Show 335: Kevin Systrom | Life Lessons from an Instagram Founder Part One
Apr 7, 2020
Kevin Systrom, co-founder of Instagram, shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey. He discusses how today's aspiring entrepreneurs have unprecedented resources at their disposal. Systrom emphasizes the importance of honest feedback, revealing when to heed advice and when to trust your instincts. He also reflects on Instagram’s surprising origin and how successful brands often pivot dramatically from their initial ideas. His perspective on navigating choices and the significance of passion over profit adds depth to his engaging narrative.
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Modern Startup Advantages
- Starting a startup today is easier due to readily available resources and infrastructure like AWS.
- Focus on the value of your idea and its execution, as these are your true competitive advantages.
Bourbon to Instagram
- Kevin Systrom's initial startup, Bourbon, was a check-in app with photo sharing.
- Despite data suggesting otherwise, they pivoted to focus on photo sharing, leading to Instagram's creation.
Intuition over Data
- Data-driven decisions are important, but sometimes you need to follow your gut.
- Kevin Systrom pivoted to Instagram despite data suggesting he shouldn't, proving that intuition can be key.