Episode
Greatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
58:29
Published: Mon Jul 05 2021
Description
On this episode, Sam (@theSamParr) gives an update on one of Shaan's favorite episodes, his interview with Scott Belsky. Sam revisits what Scott said a little over 18 months ago during episode #32, and shares his thoughts on Scott's ideas today. Grab another salad, this is a good one. #32: We've got a different flavor today for you. We sat down with Scott Belsky (@scottbelsky) join us today and instead of hearing his backstory, we bounced around a bunch of topics. Scott has done it all. He's been a founder (Behance), angel investor (Uber, Pinterest), VC (Benchmark), Tech Executive (CPO of Adobe currently), and Author (The Messy Middle). So sit back, grab a salad (cause we're healthy in 2020) and enjoy this conversation. --------- * Want to be featured in a future episode? Drop your question/comment/criticism/love here: https://www.mfmpod.com/p/hotline/ * Support the pod by spreading the word, become a referrer here: https://refer.fm/million * Have you joined our private Facebook group yet? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ourfirstmillion and join thousands of other entrepreneurs and founders scheming up ideas. --------- Show notes: * (0:27) Sam intro commentary * (5:51) Sam commentary 2 * (9:10) Sam commentary 3 * (17:16) Sam commentary 4 * (23:19) Sam commentary 5 * (27:06) Sam commentary 6 * (28:31) Sam commentary 7 * (32:01) Sam commentary 8 * (36:09) Sam commentary 9 * (36:27) Sam commentary 10 * (51:37) Sam commentary 11 * (53:52) Sam commentary 12 * (55:43) Sam final commentary
Chapters
The speaker talks about how he invested in StumbleUpon while sharing an anecdote about how he met Garrett Camp, the co-founder of StumbleUpon, before the company was sold.
00:00 - 04:31 (04:31)
Summary
The speaker talks about how he invested in StumbleUpon while sharing an anecdote about how he met Garrett Camp, the co-founder of StumbleUpon, before the company was sold.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The host reflects on the past 25 episodes and how the podcast has allowed him to meet incredible people and connect on a personal level with listeners.
04:31 - 10:21 (05:49)
Summary
The host reflects on the past 25 episodes and how the podcast has allowed him to meet incredible people and connect on a personal level with listeners. He initially started the podcast as a way to bypass the awkwardness of networking and coffee meetings.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
A discussion about finding fulfillment at work and avoiding burnout, as well as the negative impact of the media on startups and entrepreneurship.
10:21 - 15:39 (05:18)
Summary
A discussion about finding fulfillment at work and avoiding burnout, as well as the negative impact of the media on startups and entrepreneurship.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The book contains insightful strategies on how to build a successful startup without relying on the conventional way of doing things, using examples from various successful companies.
15:39 - 18:25 (02:45)
Summary
The book contains insightful strategies on how to build a successful startup without relying on the conventional way of doing things, using examples from various successful companies. The use of visually appealing diagrams and graphics in presenting key points adds to the book's credibility.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The success of a product often depends on its first mile user experience, which is usually the last thing that's considered during its design phase.
18:25 - 23:03 (04:37)
Summary
The success of a product often depends on its first mile user experience, which is usually the last thing that's considered during its design phase. It's important to consider factors such as progressive disclosure of functionality, defaults, and customer laziness, vanity, and selfishness, and to test the product through different lenses depending on its target audience.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
This transcript discusses the importance of investing in passion projects and putting a percent of net worth on the line to learn more about different areas.
23:03 - 28:06 (05:03)
Summary
This transcript discusses the importance of investing in passion projects and putting a percent of net worth on the line to learn more about different areas.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
A discussion about networking with peers and the potential regrets involved.
28:06 - 33:48 (05:41)
Summary
A discussion about networking with peers and the potential regrets involved. One speaker regrets joining a dinner series where he wasn't interested in the topic, while others find meeting peers through social media to be more effective.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker talks about their job in building creative tools for augmented reality and working with partners like Apple.
33:48 - 37:57 (04:09)
Summary
The speaker talks about their job in building creative tools for augmented reality and working with partners like Apple. They discuss their interest in a variety of topics, including shopping at different stores.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The speaker reflects on the value of having a routine, but also acknowledges the importance of self-reflection on how we spend our time.
37:57 - 41:51 (03:53)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the value of having a routine, but also acknowledges the importance of self-reflection on how we spend our time.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The guest discusses quick principles to level up in meetings and shares insights gained on the topic from working with multiple CEOs.
41:51 - 45:25 (03:33)
Summary
The guest discusses quick principles to level up in meetings and shares insights gained on the topic from working with multiple CEOs.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The Chief Product Officer at Adobe talks about setting goals and making big swings to bring about changes to the teams while maintaining passion and giving time for new ideas to brew.
45:25 - 48:36 (03:11)
Summary
The Chief Product Officer at Adobe talks about setting goals and making big swings to bring about changes to the teams while maintaining passion and giving time for new ideas to brew.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The increase in phone feature apps leads to insecurity in predicting successful features resulting in the development of a more actionable interface and notification system creating an appendage that users never knew they needed.
48:37 - 53:29 (04:51)
Summary
The increase in phone feature apps leads to insecurity in predicting successful features resulting in the development of a more actionable interface and notification system creating an appendage that users never knew they needed. The speaker questions the focus on app and notification development and suggests exploring emerging fields like link tools for creatives or biohacking.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
A potential idea for a book series, similar to "Founders at Work," that features interviews with successful engineers.
53:29 - 56:02 (02:33)
Summary
A potential idea for a book series, similar to "Founders at Work," that features interviews with successful engineers. Additionally, the discussion covers the appeal of podcasts that draw parallels between past historical events and the current state of affairs in society.
EpisodeGreatest Hits #7 - Revisiting The Idea Episode with Product Genius Scott Belsky
PodcastMy First Million
The host encourages listeners to follow and leave a review for the podcast, and mentions spending a significant amount of time on introductions.
56:02 - 57:36 (01:33)
Summary
The host encourages listeners to follow and leave a review for the podcast, and mentions spending a significant amount of time on introductions.