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Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

'Tell People Your Goals!': The Secret To Accomplishing Anything - Cliff Weitzman

Feb 29, 2024
Discover how Cliff Weitzman built Speechify from scratch, his journey from student to CEO, and the innovative features of the text-to-speech software. Explore strategies for goal-setting, collaboration, and navigating personal challenges. Learn about the audiobook industry competition, enhancing the audiobook experience, and building muscle mass with nutrition tips.
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  • Showcasing the importance of networking and leveraging resources to propel a startup's early growth.
  • Emphasizing the value of iterative development, team building, and hands-on problem-solving in product evolution.

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Early Validation and DIY Approach

Cliff initially validated Speechify by giving a stage demo at a conference, leading to invitations from schools. He self-funded the product by pre-selling early versions and personally editing videos to demonstrate its functionality. Facing challenges with freelancers, he resolved to code the Mac app himself and recruited talented friends from Make School as interns.

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