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AskBox.me's 2min video submission for Philly DreamIt Incubator program

2 points by acoyfellow 14y ago

acoyfellow 14y ago
Any feedback at all would be appreciated, HN. Was I clear in my explanation? Was I audible? Do you think I am crazy- or is this a viable idea?
- duiker101 14y ago
  On the video: i have seen you have also on your blog, link to that one, you do not really get credibility linking to youtube, even better, make a simple landing page. Even if people usually do not like landing pages that ask for emails a simple page with description and the video is much better. Also i got the idea when you said "twitter with videos" everything was crystal clear in my mind and so it would be to anyone who listens to your pitch. This is very important. Work on a strong elevator pitch. You must know it perfectly. And put some passion in it. I know you are excited because we are in the same boat. But other people don't. They will not get more excited than what you show, so if you do not show a large amount of energy they will never be thrilled. Do not get it wrong but you don't seem a marketing guy, I know I am like you, if you can find someone to do your marketing. I worked with a guy that started a website. He was totally not a tech guy and the website wasn't the greatest but the way he presented it made everyone interested. On the idea: i have many doubts. The idea is nice, for sure videos make a more direct contact. But that is also a problem. People doesn't want a to make too much strong contact, not everyone wants to show his face. A service like twitter relies on it's user base, i do not know if enought people would do it. Twitter is also fast. looking at 100 tweets will take you 2 minuts. looking at 100 videos will take you at least 2 hours considering buffering times. And same goes to upload a video. Anyway i wish you the best of luck! :)
  - acoyfellow 14y ago
    Thanks so much for taking the time to give me such awesome feedback. Everything you said will be taken into account. Your luck is needed, and very much appreciated.

2 points by acoyfellow 14y ago

Any feedback at all would be appreciated, HN. Was I clear in my explanation? Was I audible? Do you think I am crazy- or is this a viable idea?

duiker101 14y ago
On the video: i have seen you have also on your blog, link to that one, you do not really get credibility linking to youtube, even better, make a simple landing page. Even if people usually do not like landing pages that ask for emails a simple page with description and the video is much better. Also i got the idea when you said "twitter with videos" everything was crystal clear in my mind and so it would be to anyone who listens to your pitch. This is very important. Work on a strong elevator pitch. You must know it perfectly. And put some passion in it. I know you are excited because we are in the same boat. But other people don't. They will not get more excited than what you show, so if you do not show a large amount of energy they will never be thrilled. Do not get it wrong but you don't seem a marketing guy, I know I am like you, if you can find someone to do your marketing. I worked with a guy that started a website. He was totally not a tech guy and the website wasn't the greatest but the way he presented it made everyone interested. On the idea: i have many doubts. The idea is nice, for sure videos make a more direct contact. But that is also a problem. People doesn't want a to make too much strong contact, not everyone wants to show his face. A service like twitter relies on it's user base, i do not know if enought people would do it. Twitter is also fast. looking at 100 tweets will take you 2 minuts. looking at 100 videos will take you at least 2 hours considering buffering times. And same goes to upload a video. Anyway i wish you the best of luck! :)
- acoyfellow 14y ago
  Thanks so much for taking the time to give me such awesome feedback. Everything you said will be taken into account. Your luck is needed, and very much appreciated.