The Effortless Podcast

The Role of Depth in Company Building - EP05: The Effortless Podcast

Episode Summary

In Episode 5 of The Effortless Podcast, hosts Amit and Dheeraj delve into the critical role of "depth" in building resilient, high-impact companies. Through reflections on lessons from Google, Amazon, ThoughtSpot, and past challenges faced by Yahoo and Microsoft, they explore the importance of deep engineering, disciplined product management, and financial prudence to withstand market hype cycles. The episode breaks down the value of mastering foundational elements like reliability, speed, and customer trust, while underscoring how startups can avoid shortcuts, focus on core product quality, and build lasting value over time.

Episode Notes

In Episode 5 of The Effortless Podcast, hosts Amit and Dheeraj  delve into the critical role of "depth" in building resilient, high-impact companies. Through reflections on lessons from Google, Amazon, ThoughtSpot, and past challenges faced by Yahoo and Microsoft, they explore the importance of deep engineering, disciplined product management, and financial prudence to withstand market hype cycles. The episode breaks down the value of mastering foundational elements like reliability, speed, and customer trust, while underscoring how startups can avoid shortcuts, focus on core product quality, and build lasting value over time.

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