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To some extent, the initial product wasn't important. Yes, it needed to resonate with an audience, but it's sole purpose was to test the waters and prove that w
by jeremybell 11y ago
To some extent, the initial product wasn't important. Yes, it needed to resonate with an audience, but it's sole purpose was to test the waters and prove that we could ship.
We liked the radio because it was unique enough that we felt it would stand out. Instead of flipping between AM/FM stations, you'd be flipping between podcasts. I think that would have sold pretty well... or at least well enough for us to prove the concept and raise the large amounts we needed.
- ChristianGeek 11y agoI have to disagree...I think your choice of products and the blandness of the customizations may not have buried you, but they certainly helped dig the hole.
- bandrami 11y agothe initial product wasn't important Hats off to you for trying, but I'm going to file this statement under my "I'm reliving 1999 in 2015" heading...
- gedrap 11y ago>>> To some extent, the initial product wasn't important. I am not sure if I agree with this. I think a good initial product choice is really important to gain the much needed initial traction. If the initial product is good, the potential users will resonate with it. They will think 'Yeah! I want it!'. They will think 'Yeah! These <initial_product> could be so much more convenient to use / cooler'. You get the idea. But nowadays, few people use radios other than a car radio. It's much harder for the users to resonate and see what problem it solves for them.
- marincounty 11y agoActually, I use a cheap portable AM radio every day. I started using one when I was in construction--the're cheap, and simple. I don't have to fiddle with it, don't care if it's stolen, or I break it.