John BattelleVerified account

@johnbattelle Most in SV have no idea what we're doing over here. I continue to think we're one of the most misunderstood companies in tech.

.@johnbattelle @dens The misunderstanding is that @foursquare is a failed daily use local app when it's actually a successful travel app.

@sbermo @johnbattelle No no, the misunderstanding is that people don't think they need a local guide for familiar neighborhoods.

@dens @johnbattelle Your suggestion is that users don't know they need your product. SV agrees and that's what JBat calls 'not getting it'

@sbermo @johnbattelle No one knew they needed photo filters either :) Ots our job to communicate that better

@dens @johnbattelle That's fair but SV believes that if product-market fit is there for an app, user growth follows quickly and lasts.

@sbermo @johnbattelle Totally true. We need to tell a better story about ourselves. SV thinks we're still all badges & mayors tho.

@johnbattelle @dens SV echo chamber doesn't think of other countries. Same reason why it overlooks Android.

@dannyroa Generally true due to limited revenue opportunities but WhatsApp was a huge exception

@sbermo heard of Kakao Talk, Line, WeChat? Majority of install base is Android & they make a lot if money.

@sbermo In a lot of ways, Silicon Valley is an exception. Europe, Asia, Africa treats Android differently