This Week in Startups Ask Jason! All-In origins, avoiding common investor mistakes, defining “lifestyle” business vs. venture scale & more! | E1176
Feb 20, 2021
Founders dive into the dynamics of marketplaces for used goods. They discuss the rising trend of SPACs and the need for investor education. The origin story of a successful podcast highlights the chemistry among hosts and the balance between quality and ratings. The difference between lifestyle and venture scale businesses is explored, emphasizing the benefits of ownership and profitability. Finally, strategies for guiding growth from lifestyle to scalable ventures reveal essential insights about revenue and customer values.
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Marketplace MVP
- For marketplace MVPs, start with a simple landing page and manual processing.
- Use existing platforms like Squarespace for easy setup and sales.
Media Investment
- Media startups are generally bad investments due to reliance on ads and operational challenges.
- Focus on subscription models, strong operators, or extraordinary founders for investable media opportunities.
SPAC Benefits
- SPACs offer faster public listings and avoid IPO underpricing.
- They enable earlier public exits, giving public investors access to higher-growth potential.