On this episode Abadesi talks to Pieter Levels, founder of Nomad List , a global community of international travellers working around the world, RemoteOK , a job board for remote jobs, and Hoodmaps , a unique neighborhood map app. In this episode they talk about... Bootstrapping versus VC, and why h
Maintain creative control and avoid delegating your core work if you lose satisfaction. As a PM, focus on what makes you happy: solving problems and creating products that people use.
I don't want to lose my skills. If I stop making stuff and become a manager, I'm going to learn new skills but I'm not a business guy. I'm a creative person. I get happy from making stuff that works a…
Transform your product from a tool into a community to generate lasting value. Communities not only expand reach, but create emotional bonds and network effects that increase retention.
The difference between creating a website and building a community... He explains how it transformed from a website to a community. He breaks down the benefits of a community in expanding the reach of…
Overcome the psychological barrier of charging money by recognizing the real value you generate. When you understand and communicate the tangible impact on your users' lives, monetization naturally aligns.
It's psychologically difficult to charge people money... He got over the psychological barriers to charging money for access to a community, and says that at one time he even felt somewhat embarrassed…
Monitor satisfaction and utility metrics beyond vanity metrics. Growth velocity is not the same as real impact, especially in lifestyle or community products.
You start off as a nomad thinking that you are going to travel the world forever but you go insane if you travel too fast... Eventually 'digital nomadism' will become a term like 'netizens' that we do…
Anticipate how your product will need to evolve as the market normalizes. What starts as a product for early adopters may need to be repositioned when it becomes mainstream.
He says that in time we won't be calling it nomadism anymore, it will just be something that becomes a normal part of life as remote work gains more and more acceptance... eventually 'digital nomadism…