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Recode Decode: B.J. Novak and Dev Flaherty, The List App Co-Founders

Decoder with Nilay Patel · with B.J. Novak and Dev Flaherty · November 25, 2015 · 50 min

Summary

This episode, though older, offers a retrospective look at the early days of mobile-social apps and their potential to impact how we create and consume content. It also touches on the evolving tech landscape and the considerations around new hardware like the iPad Pro. While not directly tactical for ecommerce, it provides context on user behavior shifts driven by technology.

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founder & leadershipbrand & content

Topics covered

mobile app developmentsocial app featurestechnology and entertainmentcreator economydigital disruption

Episode description

The List App co-founders B.J. Novak and Dev Flaherty talk about their new mobile-social app for making lists and how tech is changing the entertainment world. Later, Lauren Goode joins Kara to talk about Apple's new iPad Pro and whether it's worth the upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Consider how 'list-making' or curated content formats could be integrated into your brand's content strategy for user engagement.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Analyze how new social platforms, even seemingly niche ones, could influence content distribution and community building for your niche.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
Reflect on how foundational tech discussions from the past (like the iPad Pro segment) informed the current expectations and uses of mobile devices by your customers.
What does this episode say about founder & leadership?
B.J. Novak's transition from entertainment to tech highlights the increasing convergence of creative and technical fields; consider how you can leverage creative talent in your ecommerce ventures.

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