A chat with Josh Nielsen, creator of Zencastr
Recorded on Friday, November 20, 2015
Synopsis
- The tech and motivation behind Zencastr
- Evolution of podcast logistics
- Server architecture and the importance of keeping it small (at first)
- Post production capabilities
- Web RTC and ORTC standards
- Video podcasts - technical and logistical concerns
- Browser-based vs. desktop apps
- Hardware for podcasts
- Gathering feedback
- Start-up companies: start big or start small?
- Moving from beta to paid plans
- Pricing plan options/add-ons
- Limiting your beta
- Methods for getting your first users
- Funding
- Deciding on features
- Know your customer
- Metrics
- Doing one thing really well
- Developing for yourself vs. for someone else