Before you build a product, you're looking for *evidence of demand*. Sometimes, folks are already buying products in a category, but they're itching for a better solution. Other times, you might notice folks putting considerable effort into hacking together their own solution.
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@jasondoesstuff said I could share) I'm not saying everyone should start a coffee shop! "The point of the metaphor is: don’t do demand-generation. Rather go where demand is built-in; then, it's easier (even when there are competitors)." –@asmartbearpic.twitter.com/yKOazxYzNR
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There's a huge misunderstanding here. When surfers spot an oncoming wave, their ability to ride it depends on how good they are, their position in the water, etc. The skills, network, timing, and execution of the founding team *do* matter. (But without a wave, they're useless)pic.twitter.com/Mr0TAjKRY3
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"Build it and they will come?" YES! If the demand is there, and you're the right founder for the job, and you've built a product that meets the demand, and your timing is right, and you've found some good distribution channels, then... Yes, they *will* come.
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It doesn't matter how good of a surfer you are.
No wave?
No surfing.
It doesn't matter how talented of a founder you are.
No demand?
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Another misinterpretation: "Market with demand" ≠ "Popular" or "easy" market None of this is easy. Most good opportunities are not obvious (especially to outsiders). You're looking for evidence of unmet demand in a category that you understand!pic.twitter.com/p4mssWT3kI
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If customers already have multiple options (that they're happy with) it's most likely a low-demand opportunity. This is why bootstrappers probably shouldn't build another to-do app, project management app, etc... (unless you've truly noticed some untapped demand).
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I'm not advocating that anybody go head-to-head with incumbents unless they truly have the ability to do so. Beginner surfers shouldn't compete with Kelly Slater. But, if you're Italo Ferreira... go for it! (
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You should look for demonstrated demand, but that doesn't mean it will be obvious or easy to spot!
Most likely, you'll spot opportunities in spaces you're already spending time in.
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Justin Jackson podał/a dalej Justin Jackson
When I use examples of successful companies it's for *context*. I'm not advising that you go and try to start a similar product in a similar market just because it worked for them!
These examples are illustrative, not prescriptive!https://twitter.com/mijustin/status/1303890067681804290 …Justin Jackson dodał/a,
Justin JacksonKonto zweryfikowane @mijustinMany successful bootstrapped startups saw the gaps in existing categories and made something better: -@usefathom (Google Analytics) -@Geocodio (Google Maps) -@tailwindcss (Bootstrap) -@convertkit (MailChimp) -@laravelphp (CakePHP) - Basecamp (MS Project) -@tuple (Slack)Pokaż ten wątek2 odpowiedzi 0 podanych dalej 3 polubionePokaż ten wątek
Justin Jackson podał/a dalej Tyler Tringas
Look for momentum that's building, not a wave that's cresting. The examples I give are of founders who saw an opportunity at the right time and had the skills, connections, and resources to take advantage of it. Don't ride their wave, find your own!https://twitter.com/tylertringas/status/1303886991151505409 …
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"What do you think about the CRM/PM/Metrics market?" It doesn't matter what I think.
What matters is:
- how have you seen demand demonstrated in that market?
- what gaps exist that nobody else is serving?
- what strengths, skills, and connections do you bring to the table?pic.twitter.com/ELxk5txGWX2 odpowiedzi 1 podany dalej 9 polubionychPokaż ten wątekDziękujemy. Twitter skorzysta z tych informacji, aby Twoja oś czasu bardziej Ci odpowiadała. CofnijCofnij
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