Problem-Solving for a Unique Market [Entire Talk]
Startups
Listening to potential customers’ needs can be the key to unlocking a successful startup idea
Duration
45:10
Part of Series
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders
Season
Season 19
Episode
3
Dave Vasen is the founder and CEO of brightwheel, the leading subscription software platform for early education. In April 2016, Vasen appeared on ABC’s “Shark Tank” and secured a $600,000 investment at one of the highest all-time valuations for the TV show. In this conversation with Stanford lecturer Emily Ma, Vasen shares his experience creating a software solution customized to fit the particular needs of the early childhood education space.
Video clips from: Problem-Solving for a Unique Market [Entire Talk]
- 45:10Listening to potential customers’ needs can be the key to unlocking a successful startup idea
- 2:15To democratize a great tech tool, test it across demographics and build in accountability.
- 2:48Even if you have an amazing idea, a great product, and a strong market, you still need the right people.
- 3:00Reality TV is a big time investment—but it can be a surprising way to connect with customers.
- 1:33If a market is big enough, solving a problem that is small but meaty can be meaningful.
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