Jacob Eiting

The podcast discusses RevenueCat's 2024 State of Subscription Apps report, highlighting the need for optimization in conversion rates and pricing strategies. It emphasizes the importance of strategic focus on different markets and the crucial role of retention in app success. Reactivation of churned subscribers becomes more impactful as the app grows, prioritizing acquisition and retention early on.

Co-founders of RevenueCat discuss managing remote teams, company values, and hiring challenges. They emphasize the importance of strong co-founder relationships, defining company culture, and evolving as a company grows. Insights shared on maintaining high-performance teams, leadership development, and navigating entrepreneurship challenges.

Jacob Eiting, CEO of RevenueCat, shares his insights into simplifying mobile in-app subscriptions. He discusses their recent acquisition of Dipsea and its benefits, revealing how they dogfood their own tools. The conversation dives into the unique challenges of mobile monetization versus traditional SaaS. Eiting emphasizes the importance of transparency in marketing and how charisma plays a vital role in a founder's success. Plus, he shares innovative marketing strategies like t-shirt giveaways that engage developers and boost growth.

Jacob Eiting, Founder and CEO of RevenueCat, discusses profound insights from the 2025 State of Subscription Apps Report. He highlights the plummeting costs of app development, presenting opportunities for niche markets amid increasing competition. Retention rates are declining, emphasizing the need for top-notch product quality. Eiting also addresses AI's transient impact on growth and the importance of improving user onboarding experiences. Lastly, he shares anecdotes from his entrepreneurial journey, showcasing the critical elements of differentiation and innovation.

Guests from RevenueCat discuss WWDC 2024 highlights, including the deprecation of StoreKit 1, Apple's AI advancements, Vision Pro update, quality-of-life improvements, and new win-back offers for developers. They explore the impact on app development, user interfaces, App Store Connect updates, and challenges in monetization, highlighting opportunities and limitations in the evolving iOS landscape.