When I wrapped up the Friday Flashes video series after 52 weeks, I knew that I wanted to explore another medium next. I’ve been interested in audio for awhile. Some of you know that I tested a product idea around short form audio, but ultimately didn’t feel there was a killer use case that I was passionate about enough to pursue. At the same time, I’ve enjoyed being a guest on different podcasts and learned a lot as a podcast listener.
So, when my husband, Eugene, proposed the idea of co-hosting a podcast, it all made sense. Sometimes, when he hears about a startup idea, he turns to me and asks for my opinion as a product person. Other times, I’m working on a product strategy, and I turn to him to ask for his opinion as an investor. And thanks to the pandemic, our desks have been about one foot away from each other so it’s beyond convenient to get input from each other.
We realized that what’s normal for us is also a unique advantage for us. What would it be like for an audience to have access to both an investor and a product perspective? What experiences have we had in our individual careers that we can draw from and share? What if we shared the patterns to success that we’ve seen in successful companies as a podcast?
Enter the Plus 1 Growth Podcast
With that, the Plus 1 Growth Podcast was born. In each episode, we promise to dive into companies in the Plus 1 stage of company growth. That's when a startup has achieved product-market fit with their first product, and now face a new challenge of more significant scale. Founders have a lot of decisions to make in this stage and choosing the right strategies can make the difference between being a one-hit-wonder or a hall-of-famer. We’ll mix it up between episodes that are just me and Eugene and ones where we bring in special guests.
The first two episodes (and trailer) are available now. Our first episode centers around how Substack is building a home for creators. Our second episode unpacks how Figma is enabling team collaboration. And lots more stories in the episodes to come.
I hope that you’ll give the podcast a listen. Join us in exploring the stories of companies that have navigated the Plus 1 stage of company growth, and let us know if you have a story to tell. Last but not least, please help us out by subscribing to our podcast and sharing it with your friends!
🎙️ Find all episodes and links to our show on your favorite podcast app on the Plus 1 Growth Podcast website
🎧 Can’t wait to check it out? Click here to go straight to the trailer.