{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Startup Therapy","title":"Are We Preventing Our Startup From Evolving?","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1750,"description":"The realities of evolving a startup. Ryan and Will discuss how the first idea is rarely the final solution, sharing insights on how to navigate the pivoting process. Using Uber and their own experiences at startups.com as examples, they explore the dangers of clinging to an initial plan and the importance of staying open to change. They also touch on overcoming ego, internalizing market feedback, and avoiding self-sabotage to ultimately achieve a more successful and fulfilling business.\nResources:\nStartup Therapy Podcast \nhttps://www.startups.com/community/startup-therapy\nWebsite\nhttps://www.startups.com/begin\nLinkedIn \nhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/startups-co/\nJoin our Network of Top Founders \nWil Schroter\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/wilschroter/\nRyan Rutan\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-rutan/\nWhat to listen for:\n00:51 The Myth of the Perfect Plan\n02:04 The Uber Example: Evolving Business Models\n03:55 The Importance of User Feedback\n04:48 Facing Investor Expectations\n07:44 Ego vs. Agility in Decision Making\n08:47 The Afford It Story: Lessons Learned\n13:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts\n13:53 The Original Plan and Its Challenges\n14:25 Admitting Mistakes and Moving Forward\n15:10 Evolving as a Founder\n15:58 The Birth of Startups.com\n17:26 Learning from Market Feedback\n20:45 Detaching Ego from the Product\n23:14 The Importance of Adaptation","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/9y9tyZ-ziui558cT6TMlYq3DaFTS8yyOuY7HekWBCbM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYzOTYvMTU3NjI4/MDk2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}