Published Oct 8, 2021

Tether’s hidden billions with Bloomberg’s Zeke Faux + Startup Checklist E1 | E1300

Bloomberg's Zeke Faux uncovers the risky financial practices of Tether, spotlighting its potential systemic risks to the crypto market, while Jason Calacanis provides essential startup advice on strategic planning, financial prudence, and customer obsession to ensure business resilience and growth.
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  • Customer Obsession

    Customer obsession is a critical element for any successful business. emphasizes the importance of understanding and delighting customers by constantly engaging with them and iterating on feedback. He highlights how companies like Uber and Tesla have excelled by focusing on minimizing customer wait times and continuously updating their products.

    You stop delighting customers, and you will hear about it.

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    This relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction can lead to innovative solutions and a loyal customer base 1 2.

       

    Ideal Customer

    Identifying and understanding the ideal customer is crucial for startup success. advises entrepreneurs to thoroughly prepare before launching their ventures, including securing financial stability and partner support. He suggests maintaining a side hustle to fund the startup and emphasizes the importance of knowing your customer intimately.

    Do you understand who your ideal customer is and are you absolutely obsessed and love those customers?

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    This understanding allows founders to tailor their products and services to meet customer needs effectively 3 4.

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