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Replacing Check-In Apps with Photos
05:13 - 14:42 (09:28)
The founder of Instagram explains how they replaced check-in apps by making their service a "check-in via a photo," which became the most popular aspect of the app among users.
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Blinkist offers summaries of books for individuals who want a solid understanding of important ideas but have limited time to read.
05:13 - 08:33 (03:19)
Summary
Blinkist offers summaries of books for individuals who want a solid understanding of important ideas but have limited time to read. It is a useful resource for people who want to expand their knowledge base and stay current on popular culture.
ChapterReplacing Check-In Apps with Photos
Episode#243 – Kevin Systrom: Instagram
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Instagram was originally created out of a company called Burban, during a time when check-in apps were popular.
08:33 - 09:45 (01:11)
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Instagram was originally created out of a company called Burban, during a time when check-in apps were popular. The co-founder, Kevin Systrom, explains the background of the app's creation and the idea behind check-in apps.
ChapterReplacing Check-In Apps with Photos
Episode#243 – Kevin Systrom: Instagram
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A founder discusses how he and his co-founder discovered the three unique selling points of their product that set it apart from others like Foursquare.
09:45 - 11:10 (01:25)
Summary
A founder discusses how he and his co-founder discovered the three unique selling points of their product that set it apart from others like Foursquare.
ChapterReplacing Check-In Apps with Photos
Episode#243 – Kevin Systrom: Instagram
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The founder of a photo-sharing app discusses the shift in focus from check-in apps to photo-sharing.
11:10 - 12:42 (01:31)
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The founder of a photo-sharing app discusses the shift in focus from check-in apps to photo-sharing. They noticed that users preferred posting photos over just their location.
ChapterReplacing Check-In Apps with Photos
Episode#243 – Kevin Systrom: Instagram
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The importance of being able to back propagate and analyze user feedback to fine-tune a product's direction, as well as considerations regarding the connection between machine learning and the human brain, are discussed in this podcast.
12:42 - 14:42 (02:00)
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The importance of being able to back propagate and analyze user feedback to fine-tune a product's direction, as well as considerations regarding the connection between machine learning and the human brain, are discussed in this podcast.