61 min listen
Successful Startup Case Study and How to Prevent you Startup From Failing Before it Even Starts: Insights from Danny Morrow of Extend Payments | Ep 10…
Successful Startup Case Study and How to Prevent you Startup From Failing Before it Even Starts: Insights from Danny Morrow of Extend Payments | Ep 10…
ratings:
Length:
59 minutes
Released:
Nov 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this podcast, Danny Morrow, co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer at Extend Payments, shares valuable insights about his personal and professional growth. He discusses the magic of taking an idea to a successful startup, emphasizing the critical role of building culture, attracting the right team, and instilling a continuous learning mindset. He recounts how Extend Payments was conceived and developed and highlights the significance of creating a solid product-market fit, fostering strong relationships, and maintaining humility in the face of success. A central theme of his narrative is the importance of iterating, feedback, and remaining open to change and growth.
Connect with Danny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-morrow/
Careers at Extend: https://www.paywithextend.com/careers
Subscribe to the Way of Product Newsletter: www.wayofproduct.com
00:36 The Journey from CTO to Chief Innovation Officer
03:12 The Role of a Chief Innovation Officer
03:22 The Intersection of Design and Technology
03:59 The Evolution of a Career in Technology
04:31 Building a Team and a Company Culture
05:13 The Role of Creativity in Technology
10:13 The Journey to Founding Extend
11:09 The Challenges and Rewards of Starting a Company
11:58 The Importance of Curiosity and Learning in a Startup
12:13 The Magic of Design and Technology
21:58 The Story of Extend's Inception
26:52 The Importance of Founder-Market Fit
28:40 The Excitement of Learning a New Industry
29:22 The Importance of Building a Strong Team
30:27 The Art of Delegation and Trust
32:48 Building a Positive Company Culture
34:11 The Evolution of a Startup
38:09 The Role of Creativity in Business
40:55 The Journey of Building a Product
43:15 The Importance of Feedback and Continuous Improvement
46:17 The Process of Marketing and Sales
54:56 Reflections on the Journey and the Future
Connect with Danny: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-morrow/
Careers at Extend: https://www.paywithextend.com/careers
Subscribe to the Way of Product Newsletter: www.wayofproduct.com
00:36 The Journey from CTO to Chief Innovation Officer
03:12 The Role of a Chief Innovation Officer
03:22 The Intersection of Design and Technology
03:59 The Evolution of a Career in Technology
04:31 Building a Team and a Company Culture
05:13 The Role of Creativity in Technology
10:13 The Journey to Founding Extend
11:09 The Challenges and Rewards of Starting a Company
11:58 The Importance of Curiosity and Learning in a Startup
12:13 The Magic of Design and Technology
21:58 The Story of Extend's Inception
26:52 The Importance of Founder-Market Fit
28:40 The Excitement of Learning a New Industry
29:22 The Importance of Building a Strong Team
30:27 The Art of Delegation and Trust
32:48 Building a Positive Company Culture
34:11 The Evolution of a Startup
38:09 The Role of Creativity in Business
40:55 The Journey of Building a Product
43:15 The Importance of Feedback and Continuous Improvement
46:17 The Process of Marketing and Sales
54:56 Reflections on the Journey and the Future
Released:
Nov 21, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
3 - Dillon Winspear - Fail, Be Humble, and Practice Empathy by The Way of Product with Caden Damiano