Grow what? (1x1, 30+ minutes, 25 points)
FriendZone(About) Plans, specificity, focus. Quick unhurried action.
(Preparation)
- Bot will send you the partner; start a telegram chat with him or her.
- Agree on date, time (use UTC!), and videochat app.
- Think of (1) your most important metric, (2) ways you tried to grow it, and (3) next hypotheses you're going to test.
- Make sure that nothing interrupts you at chosen time.
(Assignment)
- Make a call at chosen time.
- Choose the one whose startup will be considered now. He or her is the presenter, another partner is interviewer.
- Set the timer for 15 minutes.
- The presenter talks about (1) the most important metric, (2) ways they tried to grow it, and (3) next hypotheses they're going to test.
- The interviewer (1) comes up with clarifying questions, (2) tries to share advice, and (3, optional) writes down the answers.
- When the time is over, the interviewer summarizes the discussion.
- Repeat items 2-6 for another presenter.
- Say thanks and goodbye. After the call, review your plans. Is there anything that could be added or improved?
(Possible clarifying questions)
- Why did you choose this metric?
- How did you understand that the goal has been achieved?
- What are you doing this week to grow the metric?
- How did you prioritize this list of hypotheses?
- What will you do if you run into difficulties?
- Do you want to change the goal now?
- Maybe join my startup instead?
(Tips)
- Be focused while listening.
- Do not depreciate the problems.
- Try to come up with new ideas, but give advice only if the partner is ready to get it.
- Do not be shy to ask for advice.
- Let your conversation stay private.
(Result)
- Videochat screenshot — 10 points.
- Your metric — 5 points.
- One specific result of the call for you — 10 points.