In this episode, Eric Migicovsky, co-founder of Beeper and former founder of Pebble, dives into the future of messaging. He discusses the frustrations of juggling multiple messaging apps and presents Beeper’s vision to unify them into one seamless interface. The conversation touches on the challenges of innovation in a landscape stuck in traditional silos, the importance of user control, and how privacy concerns shape future designs. With insights on the potential of a consolidated messaging experience, Eric opens a doorway to a smarter, more connected future.

Eric Migicovsky, the visionary founder behind Pebble and Beeper, takes us through his groundbreaking foray into smartwatches, highlighting Pebble's incredible Kickstarter success. He shares fascinating anecdotes about the transition from iPhone to BlackBerry and the hurdles faced in the competitive tech landscape. Miguel reflects on the bittersweet rise and fall of Pebble, navigating venture debt pitfalls, and emphasizes the resilience and teamwork needed in startups. He also hints at the motivation behind his latest venture, Beeper.

YC Partner Eric Migicovsky outlines a framework for asking questions and collecting feedback from your users.

Eric Migicovsky, CEO of Beeper and founder of Pebble, shares insights on his mission to create a universal chat app. He discusses how Apple’s stronghold on iMessage limits user freedom and interoperability. Migicovsky reveals the challenges faced after Beeper Mini's brief launch and its quick user adoption. The conversation dives into the importance of breaking monopolistic practices in tech and highlights the innovative solutions being developed to improve cross-platform messaging.

Beeper CEO Eric Migicovsky discusses the universal messaging app, the conflict with Apple, and the power and benefits of open protocols. They explore the use of the Matrix protocol in building Beeper, the advantages of protocols over platforms, the challenges of launching a new chat app, and the importance of decentralization and federated services. They also touch on legal cases, data scraping, personal data ownership, and the future of messaging through decentralized apps and protocols.