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A viral tweet and a-ha moment

A viral tweet and a-ha moment

Episode 17 · · 42:11

A little wisdom, in the form of a tweet, takes over Matt’s timeline for a day. Later, in maker mode, he discovers what SimSaaS is all about. Peter gets his house in order, literall...

The Business of (Forecasting) Software

The Business of (Forecasting) Software

Episode 16 · · 41:09

Matt returns from the Business of Software conference drained in a good way, optimistic about the need for SimSaaS and the value of a new feature. Peter reviews his activation goals...

Freemium pirates (AARRR!)

Freemium pirates (AARRR!)

Episode 15 · · 40:57

Matt and Peter dive deep into their decisions to offer free plans for SimSaaS and Branch. Peter discusses their strategy session, and his formulation of his Q4 goals as objectives a...

Feeling on the verge

Feeling on the verge

Episode 14 · · 35:55

Peter’s freaking out—how can he really nail down what's working and what's not? Could a freemium model for Branch be the answer? Matt has joined Capital Factory for the second time...

We hold these truths to be self-evident ...

We hold these truths to be self-evident ...

Episode 13 · · 35:16

What starting up gets tough, what keeps you confident? Matt and Peter lay out the assumptions that support the opportunities behind Branch and SimSaaS. The two review their progres...

Lean for momentum's sake

Lean for momentum's sake

Episode 12 · · 36:23

Peter changes his approach towards collaborating with a prodigious intern, leading to a discussion of when and why to hire. Matt marvels at the leverage available through today's to...

Maker Matt and Webmaster Pete

Maker Matt and Webmaster Pete

Episode 11 · · 31:45

Matt and Peter share a trip down memory lane. When they re-emerge in the present, Matt finds himself performing SimSaaS demos to a self-serving audience, and Peter rediscovers webma...

Is there a therapist on the plane?!  Early-stage turbulence on a Friday.

Is there a therapist on the plane?! Early-stage turbulence on a Friday.

Episode 10 · · 40:36

Matt and Peter are overjoyed to report that they're having that kind of day. Fortunately, Matt's dog is really supportive and Peter's plan to wander into the Danish woods has a certa...

Transparency, reducing cognitive load, and going to market

Transparency, reducing cognitive load, and going to market

Episode 9 · · 36:48

Matt and Peter discuss why they started the podcast and the boundaries of what to share on air. In addition to his pair programming partner, Matt has hired an expert to define his co...

The first TinySeed founder retreat

The first TinySeed founder retreat

Episode 8 · · 38:57

Peter is back from the US after attending the first TinySeed founder retreat and he updates Matt on the latest memes and news. Matt has hired a "personal coding trainer" and shares h...

What's it like being a second time founder?

What's it like being a second time founder?

Episode 7 · · 35:17

Peter and Matt push forward on product development after focusing on sales the previous week. Peter codes on vacation, and Matt shares his early thoughts on life as a second-time fo...

The first 10 customers & Matt's return

The first 10 customers & Matt's return

Episode 6 · · 32:09

With Matt back from the Canadian Rockies, he and Peter have a lot to talk about. The two share their weekly updates. Matt has been deep in Manager mode with sales meetings. Meanwhi...

Talking Userlist with Benedikt Deicke

Talking Userlist with Benedikt Deicke

Episode 5 · · 31:00

Matt is still on the road, so Peter invites a guest on the show: Benedikt Deicke, the co-founder of FemtoConf and Userlist.

Peter's solo pod

Peter's solo pod

Episode 4 · · 10:31

Matt is off to Yellowstone and Peter shares his updates from the past week of conferences and code refactoring.

Define the Problem

Define the Problem

Episode 3 · · 32:52

Matt and Peter discuss an article from Intercom about product development and update listeners on their progress for the week (working on SimSaaS and Branch).

Asking for Money

Asking for Money

Episode 2 · · 31:55

Matt and Peter discuss the ways they're asking for money from their early adopters and update listeners on their progress for the week (working on SimSaaS and Branch).  Peter's heade...

1.1 (the nomenclature)

1.1 (the nomenclature)

Episode 1 · · 27:59

Matt and Peter introduce themselves, how they met, and their startups (SimSaaS & Branch), which are are both part of the TinySeed 2019 remote accelerator program. - Matt on Twitter- ...