There’s an app for that. Seriously, there’s an app for everything now. The founders in this section are the ones building them. Mobile apps, web apps, SaaS products, and platforms that make life a little easier, a little more connected, or a little more fun.
These interviews cover the full app development journey. Ideation. Prototyping. Getting into app stores without losing your mind. User acquisition. Retention. The moment you realize your onboarding flow is why everyone leaves after day two. It’s humbling, and these founders talk about it openly.
What’s useful about these conversations is the honesty about what works and what doesn’t. The graveyard of failed apps is enormous. The founders here are the ones who figured out how to build something people actually use. Not just download. Use. There’s a big difference.
You’ll find insights on product design, development methodology, monetization strategy, and the challenge of standing out in app stores with millions of options. Whether you’re a developer with an idea, a founder looking for technical insight, or someone who’s curious about how your favorite apps came to be, these interviews deliver.
Always have a pen to write and sketch things out! Some of the best ideas I get come at the weirdest times where I am out doing other things or…
Meet Hannah Dow and Steve Coffey – Co-founders of Bearbone Studios
First off, you need to define your goals and why you have them. Then, set a strategy and discuss it with different groups of trusted people. Assign roles and tasks…
Everything you do leads to where you are. Make any change, and everything can collapse. It’s the butterfly effect. Sure, I wish I’d had more business savvy back in the…
I constantly write down my ideas. Getting ideas out of my head and onto paper helps me mark them off of my mental to-do list and take action on them…
Attending the HOW Conference in Chicago has allowed IdeaMensch to meet and interview a wide range of designers, developers, and entrepreneurs. Including in-house designers, freelance designers, CEO’s of top brands in the industry, and…
Iteration is key and you need to iterate fast. So when there’s a big idea, you just need to start somewhere and make improvements as you go along. But passion…
It’s silly to try to do and learn everything yourself, learn to surround yourself and rely on others to help you along the journey! Ian Chen was born and raised…
You should do something once a day that’s completely unrelated to your main focus. Mark Cuban plays basketball. I usually go for a run. Unplugging and doing something totally different…
Meet Devin Turner and Charlie Beckwith – Creators of FocalCast
I believe in the 10X growth model. I find 10 users to provide valuable feedback on my product. I then find 100 users who continue to add perspectives and constructive…
People seem to be more receptive to invitations seeking advice than they are to invitations seeking sales. This strategy has been very effective for us, and we continue to use…
Do not be discouraged by failures. Stand up, brush it off and keep fighting. Jenny Q. Ta is the founder and CEO of Sqeeqee, the first-of-its-kind all-in-one social networthing…
I’m always trying new things and measuring the results. It’s so clear once you hear it. Whether it’s advertising or testing features, you need to learn and pivot all the…