Polyweb explores the intersection of technology, startup, and human creativity.
Learn from top entrepreneurs and innovators about building companies that make an impact and living fulfilled lives in our modern, tech-focused society.
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Polyweb explores the intersection of technology, startup, and human creativity.
Learn from top entrepreneurs and innovators about building companies that make an impact and living fulfilled lives in our modern, tech-focused society.
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In this episode, Sara talks about the challenges and realities of startup entrepreneurship with guest Megan Murphy, a former product manager turned founder. Megan shares her journey from the corporate world to launching her own startup, focusing on the pitfalls, learning curves, and eventual decision to shut down her venture.
Megan has held the VP Product role at Hotjar, where she led and scaled its product organization, and led the team through M&A. She previously held product leadership roles at N26 and Skyscanner. In 2022, she co-founded a startup that never found product-market fit. She decided to cut her losses and return capital to investors so that she could move on with her life. She is currently moving on before exploring what’s next.
00:00 Intro
02:40 Background & entrepreneurial shift
07:59 Problem identification & validation
13:24 Team building & product development
18:10 Product-market fit challenges
23:00 Iteration decision-making
28:07 Addressing product limitations
33:19 Market impact on startups
38:00 Growth from startup experience
43:18 Vision vs market reality
48:27 Closure decision & outlook
📚 OTHER RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well - https://amzn.to/3T1FMaL
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