This week I am going to write about my strategy to pivot boomering. We are currently a generic audio messaging service with more accessible design. We allow users to easily send voice messages to anyone in their contacts. This is…
This week Spotify dominated the chat groups around the world. The reason? Spotify Wrapped. This brilliant feature is an interactive summary of your year in music. It highlights what you listened to, for how long, where they are from, and…
Humans hate change. We value consistency. So my decision to pivot our business has not been easy. Over the next week I will use this blog to detail our strategy and pivot. We will cover the new business model, product…
The State of European Tech report dropped this week, and there are some interesting trends and data in it. I thought the report was glossing over a lot of weakness in the market and trying to put a positive spin…
When we conceived boomering we had in mind a family communication platform – based on voice – that would enable families to share stories intimately. We wanted to bring back the dinner table conversation. A place where everyone is included,…
I don’t think there is an investor who has had a larger impact on me than Charlie Munger. When I first moved to Africa I bought The Poor Charlies Almanack, a large coffee table book, and kept it with me…
We made a mistake at boomering after we launched our MVP. We stopped validating our customer. It is a cardinal sin in business, and one that will destroy your company. Nietzsche was right when he wrote that “Along the journey…
When I first started Boomering I used a third party partner to write the original code. They are a good team and I can recommend them for MVP building. However, one of the issues I had was they didn’t comment…
As Thanksgiving weekend draws to a close I have been reflecting on what I am thankful for this year. Without a doubt, this year has been the hardest year of my life. 2023 has felt like a freight train hitting…
Last night my wife and I went to see Angelique Kidjo at the Haus der Kulturen die Welt in Berlin. It was a surprise date I organized for my wife, and a much needed break from the hectic clatter and…
It’s hard to write this post but it’s necessary. My startup is at a crossroads and in need of a pivot. We have about 6 months cash flow left. Our initial idea was an audio only messaging platform for the…
As we explore the possibilities of using AI to enhance our business operations, I’ve been reflecting on my experiences in the tech industry, particularly the pervasive issue of ineffective communication. People suck at communicating. Humans misunderstand, intentionally sometimes, they are…