Input Factory, Inc.: The Loss Behind Selling A Company – with Luke Wroblewski

Luke Wroblewski, Polar, Mobile Apps, Sell Your Business

How excited would you be if you sold your company? Today’s guest says it was more a mixed blessing for him.

Luke Wroblewski co-founded Bagcheck, which helped people share lists of the gear that they used. Today, he has released his first iOS app, Polar.

I invited him to talk about the launch, and sale of his previous company, Bagcheck.

Luke Wroblewski

Polar

Luke Wroblewski co-founded Bagcheck, which helped people share lists of the gear that they used. Today, he has released his first iOS app, Polar.

 

Andrew: Coming up in this interview, did today’s guest say that the lowest point was selling his company to Twitter after nine months? Wait till you hear why. Also, how do you find the perfect business or product idea for you? Maybe the way that today’s guest had Thursday meetings with his co- founder is the right approach for you. Also, did you know that there’s a danger in making your product to easy to use? Don’t miss that part of the interview. All that, and so much more, coming up. Catch it.

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