Journey of a cofounder from a simple idea to serving billions of users - WTTPM Ep 9

In this episode of "What the Tech is Product Management," we sit down with Aditya Bandi, a former startup founder whose product now powers Yahoo Mail's document viewing experience. Aditya shares his inspiring journey from identifying a personal pain point to building a startup that was ultimately acquired by Yahoo. Discover the challenges, pivotal moments, and strategic decisions that led to his product being used by billions of users. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned product manager, this episode is packed with valuable insights and lessons. Tune in now!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Aditya's background and startup journey
05:45 - Identifying the problem and initial challenges
10:30 - Building the initial team and early product iterations
15:20 - Pivoting to a B2B solution
20:10 - Joining accelerators and gaining early customers
25:45 - The pivotal meeting with Yahoo
30:00 - Integration with Yahoo Mail and life post-acquisition
35:50 - Lessons learned and advice for new product managers
Key Takeaways:
The importance of identifying and validating a problem
Building and scaling a tech solution with limited resources
The strategic pivot from B2C to B2B
Navigating startup accelerators and early-stage growth
Insights into acquisition processes and integration
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