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#62March 30, 20201:05:32

#60 - YC Demo Day Startups #2, Importing Foreign Innovations & C…

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This episode features a deep dive into the psychology of social engineering with Jordan Harbinger followed by an analysis of the YC Demo Day startups. Sam and Shaan discuss the trend of cloning US business models in international markets and brainstorm the potential for 'importing innovation' from abroad back to the United States.

Episode Description

Sam (@thesamparr) and Shaan (@shaanvp) today go over more YC batch companies! Sign up to the new Trends report that Sam mentioned at https://trends.co. Today's topics: Sam might have corona virus (5:46), is YC better this year going digital? (10:15), Smile Direct Club for Latin America (14:56), Education in India (17:56), EzeWholesale - Marketplace for Used Phones (23:28), Offerup and LetGo Merger (28:13), Build a Plane - Project Management for Construction (30:03), Strippers leaving their jobs to become delivery drivers (34:24), Ditto - Collaborative copywriting tool (38:12), Shaan's marketing intern challenge (46:14), Ugly food delivery services (48:49), Automating collections using Upflow (52:52), Teiv - Adblock for in-store TV's (58:31)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Key Takeaways

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Master the specific vernacular and jargon of your target audience to gain immediate entry into the 'circle of trust' and appear more believable.

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Utilize the 'Saddle vs. Horseback' marketing framework by selling the joy and lifestyle of an activity rather than just the features of the product itself.

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Look to emerging markets like India and Latin America to identify successful business models that can be adapted and 'imported' back to the US market.

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