Lean Startups and more on StartupRemarkable.com

Howard Kingston was nice enough to interview me for his blog, StartupRemarkable.com.

In just under 40 minutes, we riffed on:

  • What is a tribe and why are they important?
  • The critical importance of finding the first ten rabid fans for your idea.
  • The benefits of Eric RiesLean Startup methodology
  • How to quickly mock up your idea using a rapid prototyping tool for less than $50
  • How to build virality into your startup, like Instagram did.
  • Why your startup should give users a metric to be embarrassed about.
  • The unique application and interview process for the Seth Godin MBA program.
  • How SAMBA taught applicable business lessons vs. a standard curriculum.
  • The genesis and vision for Spindows, my new startup.
  • How to get your early customers to fund your startup.
  • How to use search.twitter.com to find members of your tribe.

Watch the video below or over on Howard’s blog.