Problem-Solution Fit: The Unseen Engine of Startup Success
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Books
- "The Levi Strauss" by Author Name - Mentioned as an analogy for Chet Pipkin's early business strategy of selling essential products to a growing market.
Videos & Documentaries
- "How I Built This with Guy Raz" - The podcast itself, with a specific mention of Chet Pipkin's original episode from 2019.
Research & Studies
- Study on reducing ocean plastic waste (National Geographic) - Earth Suds was named by National Geographic for their work in reducing ocean plastic waste.
Tools & Software
- Claude (claude.ai) - An AI tool mentioned for its ability to act as a thinking partner and help explore complex topics and connections.
- Shopify - An e-commerce platform that helps businesses grow, mentioned as a platform Meredith Hudson uses for her website.
Articles & Papers
- Article on mini bottle bans in hotels - Mentioned as a legislative trend that benefits Earth Suds by phasing out traditional single-use plastic toiletry bottles.
People Mentioned
- Chet Pipkin (Founder of Belkin International) - Guest on the "Advice Line" episode, sharing his experiences and advice.
- Daniel Moll (Founder of Earth Suds) - Caller seeking advice on consumer adoption of his dissolvable toiletry tablets.
- Meredith Hudson (Founder of Sideline Bags) - Caller seeking advice on inventory planning for her backpack organizers.
- Ryan Helrigel (Co-founder of Rollflex) - Caller seeking advice on expanding his therapeutic massage tool business into the B2B market.
Organizations & Institutions
- Belkin International - Chet Pipkin's company, known for computer cables, power banks, and adapters.
- Foxconn - The company that acquired Belkin.
- Bain - Consulting firm where Daniel Moll previously worked.
- Earth Suds - Company founded by Daniel Moll, specializing in dissolvable toiletry tablets.
- Sideline Bags - Company founded by Meredith Hudson, creating backpack organizers for female athletes.
- Rollflex - Company co-founded by Ryan Helrigel, specializing in therapeutic massage tools.
- Slack - Mentioned as an example of a company that successfully used an "inside job" strategy for market development.
- Wondery - The podcast network producing "How I Built This."
Courses & Educational Resources
- Lifelong learning - Mentioned as a critical aspect of education that doesn't always have to follow high school in a formal fashion.
Websites & Online Resources
- Airbnb (airbnb.com/host) - A platform for booking accommodations and hosting, mentioned for travel experiences and earning income.
- Audible (audible.com/built) - An audiobook service offering a large selection of audiobooks, podcasts, and originals.
- Belkin (Original How I Built This episode link) - A link will be provided in the show notes to Chet Pipkin's original interview.
- Guy Raz Newsletter (guyraz.com or Substack) - A newsletter listeners can sign up for.
- How I Built This Advice Line Call-in Number (1-800-433-1298) - Number to leave a message for business advice.
- How I Built This Submission Email (hibt@wondery.com) - Email for submitting business stories and questions.
- Wondery App - Platform for listening to Wondery content early and ad-free.
- Apple Podcasts - Platform for listening to Wondery content early and ad-free.
- Amazon Music - Platform for listening to "How I Built This" ad-free.
- Wondery.com/survey - A survey for listeners to fill out.
Other Resources
- Belkin magnet for laptop camera - An example of a Belkin product used by the host.
- Desolation Hotel in South Lake Tahoe - A hotel co-founded by Chet Pipkin.
- Belkin peripherals and cables - Suggested items to be placed in Sideline Bags.
- Therapeutic massage tools - The product category for Rollflex.
- Tennis elbow - A condition treated by Rollflex.
- Carpal tunnel - A condition treated by Rollflex.
- Foam roller - A common tool for muscle recovery, contrasted with Rollflex.
- Lacrosse ball - A common tool for muscle recovery, contrasted with Rollflex.
- Massage therapist - A professional whose work inspired the creation of Rollflex.
- Physical therapist - A professional whose work inspired the creation of Rollflex.
- Worker's compensation claims - A cost reduction area that Rollflex aims to address for businesses.
- Corporate wellness programs - A channel for B2B sales of Rollflex.
- Meta ads, influencers, Google, TikTok - Marketing channels used by Rollflex for direct-to-consumer sales.
- Amex Business Platinum Card - A credit card mentioned for business owners.
- Vanta - A company offering AI and automation for security and compliance, with a special offer for listeners.
- Schwab - An investment platform offering market insights, education, and human help.