In episode 676, join Rob Walling for a solo adventure where he answers more listener questions. He answers questions around the inflated valuations in the B2B SaaS market, choosing between ideas, and validating a SaaS idea before building. Rob wraps up evaluating the effectiveness of building a podcast or YouTube following prior to launch.

Topics we cover:

0:56 – TinySeed applications for fall 2023 batch
1:42 – The Future of MicroConf announcement event
2:13 – Why are B2B SaaS valuations so high?
10:43 – Choosing between two software ideas
15:02 – Don’t start a two-sided marketplace
17:04 – Do my “Stair Steps” have to be related?
19:47 – Co-founder equity splits and founder agreements
24:56 – Idea validation techniques
28:02 – Starting a podcast to building an audience

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Episode 676 | Exit Valuations, Choosing Between Ideas, and More Listener Questions

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Episode 676 | Exit Valuations, Choosing Between Ideas, and More Listener Questions