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Re: How To Pitch A Product

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Post by danielharan » Thu, Aug 05, 2010, 3:59 PM UTC

johndbritton wrote: post #19

mahmud wrote: post #17

Q: Why do I need this? A: You can't live without it. Most gangsta Q&A answer, ever.

I'm dead serious, you're going to get left in the dust if you don't use it.

well, it really depends on what kind of product you're building. answering with customer stories would have been stronger.

kick-ass presentation nonetheless.

Re: How To Pitch A Product

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Post by johndbritton » Thu, Aug 05, 2010, 4:47 PM UTC

danielharan wrote: post #21

johndbritton wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I'm dead serious, you're going to get left in the dust if you don't use it.

well, it really depends on what kind of product you're building. answering with customer stories would have been stronger. kick-ass presentation nonetheless.

You're right, but I was on stage and that's what came to mind. Next time I'll be ready. ;)

Re: How To Pitch A Product

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Post by johndbritton » Thu, Aug 05, 2010, 4:55 PM UTC

patio11 wrote: post #4

You'd be astonished how magical "I can make your phone ring" feels to people. Family, friends, and people who don't even know me giggle when I do my demo on them.

I had about 10 other things I wanted to demo, but that's all I could fit in the slot they gave me.

Re: How To Pitch A Product

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Post by johndbritton » Thu, Aug 05, 2010, 7:30 PM UTC

Dear Hacker News,

I'm sorry you missed the Twilio demo at NYTM. I decided to create a number for you to call in to so you don't feel left out.

+1 516 619 8182

Go ahead, give it a try. It'll be fun, and I promise not to share your data.

Cheers, John Britton - @johndbritton Developer Evangelist Twilio - http://www.twilio.com

Re: How To Pitch A Product

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Post by perplexes » Thu, Aug 05, 2010, 8:06 PM UTC

I did a Sean Connery voice on the conference line. +1 516 619 8182