How I Built This with Guy Raz

Instagram: Kevin Systrom & Mike Krieger

29 snips
Sep 19, 2016
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Bourbon App

  • Kevin Systrom built a check-in app called Bourbon, inspired by the rise of location-based services.
  • It gained a small beta user base but lacked significant momentum beyond 100 users.
ADVICE

Find a Co-founder

  • Find a co-founder to share the entrepreneurial journey.
  • Investors often look for commitment and collaboration when funding startups.
ANECDOTE

Inspiration for Filters

  • Kevin’s wife, Nicole, inspired the addition of filters to enhance photo quality.
  • This was a pivotal moment in Instagram's development.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app