Scale with Agility: Wayfair's Blueprint for Startup Success
Advice Line with Niraj Shah of Wayfair
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Books
- "The Original Episode from 2018" - Mentioned as a resource for listeners to understand Niraj Shah's previous appearance on the show.
Videos & Documentaries
- None mentioned.
Research & Studies
- "Some studies" - Mentioned in the context of sun damage happening during childhood.
Tools & Software
- Superhuman - An AI productivity suite mentioned for its ability to help with workflow and task lists.
- Grammarly - Mentioned as one of the tools integrated into Superhuman.
- Coda - Mentioned as one of the tools integrated into Superhuman.
- Claude - An AI mentioned as a thinking partner for exploring fascinating topics and turning observations into discoveries.
- Vanta - An AI and automation tool mentioned for helping startups with security and compliance requirements to become "big deal ready."
- Her House - An app and community for solo women travelers offering safe, affordable stays.
Articles & Papers
- None mentioned.
People Mentioned
- Steve - Co-founder of Wayfair, mentioned as Niraj Shah's college roommate and business partner.
- Valerie Swig - Co-founder of Cooksticks, a caller seeking advice on messaging and educating consumers.
- Taran Pellicone - Cousin and co-founder of Cooksticks.
- Bree Van Leuven - Founder of Daily Shade Sunscreen, a caller seeking advice on when to seek investment.
- Tess Millholland - Founder of Her House, a caller seeking advice on transitioning to full-time startup work.
Organizations & Institutions
- Wayfair - The company co-founded by Niraj Shah.
- Cornel - Mentioned as the college Niraj Shah and Steve attended.
- Whole Foods - A grocery store chain mentioned in relation to Cooksticks and Daily Shade.
- Amazon - An online marketplace mentioned as a sales channel for Cooksticks and Daily Shade.
- FDA - The Food and Drug Administration, mentioned in the context of sunscreen regulations.
- Abbott - Mentioned as the company that designed the Lingo glucose wearable.
- American Express - Mentioned in relation to the Amex Business Platinum Card.
- University of Utah Valley - Mentioned as the university where Bree Van Leuven was a professor.
- Wondery - The podcast network producing "How I Built This."
- Apple Podcasts - A platform for listening to podcasts.
- Amazon Music - Mentioned as a platform for listening to podcasts ad-free.
Courses & Educational Resources
- None mentioned.
Websites & Online Resources
- superhuman.com/podcast - The website to learn more about Superhuman.
- audible.com/built - The website to sign up for a free 30-day Audible trial.
- shopify.com/built - The website to sign up for a Shopify trial.
- guyraz.com - The website to sign up for Guy Raz's newsletter.
- substack.com - A platform where Guy Raz's newsletter can be found.
- hibt.id.wondery.com - The email address to send voice memos to.
- claude.ai/hibt - The website to try Claude for free.
- hellolingo.com - The website to learn more about Lingo and use a discount code.
- goamexbplat - Mentioned as a way to learn more about the Business Platinum Card.
- vanta.com/built - The website to get $1,000 off Vanta.
- schwab.com - The website to learn more about investing with Schwab.
- wondery.com/survey - The website for a listener survey.
Other Resources
- Cooksticks - An instant cooking stock product.
- Prescription Chicken - A chicken soup delivery business.
- Daily Shade Sunscreen - A brand of mineral sunscreen.
- Babe Shade - The flagship product from Daily Shade Sunscreen.
- Poppy soda - Mentioned as an example of a brand that started at a farmer's market and got picked up by Whole Foods.
- Guayaki Yerba Mate - Mentioned as a brand that took a long time to gain traction.
- Her House - An app and community for solo women travelers.
- Convertible notes - A type of investment instrument mentioned for startups.
- SBA loans - Small Business Administration loans.
- Revenue based financing - A type of financing mentioned.
- Purchase orders (POs) - Mentioned as a way to secure financing.
- Hotplates.com - A website launched by Niraj Shah and Steve.
- Allbarstools.com - A website launched by Niraj Shah and Steve.
- Mydinnerplate.com - A website launched by Niraj Shah and Steve.
- Everygrandfatherclock.com - A website launched by Niraj Shah and Steve.
- Lingo (glucose wearable) - A wearable device designed to help users connect glucose levels with food, movement, and feelings.
- Amex Business Platinum Card - A credit card mentioned for business owners.