Product Talk

EP 448 - Floodgate Founder on Identifying and Capitalizing on Pivotal Inflection Points


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What does it mean to identify and capitalize on pivotal inflection points? In this episode of Product Talk hosted by Mighty Capital Managing Partner SC Moatti, Floodgate Founding Partner Michael Maples shares insights on building great products through radical innovation. Maples shares stories of successful investments in companies like Twitter and Twitch, highlighting the importance of identifying and capitalizing on pivotal "inflection points" that enable entrepreneurs to deliver pattern-breaking products. He discusses the key elements for breakthrough innovation - the founder's unique insight, the ability to harness emerging technologies, and the skill to start a movement around a radically different vision of the future. Maples also shares his perspectives on the artistry of entrepreneurship and how product leaders can cultivate a culture that empowers and supports visionary product thinkers.

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