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The Podcast Ecosystem in 2019 – a16z’s 68 page analysis (Guest essay by Li Jin)

Andrew Chen

In the world of podcasting, the flywheel is spinning: new technologies including AirPods, connected cars, and smart speakers have made it much easier for consumers to listen to audio content, which in turn creates more revenue and financial opportunity for creators, which further encourages high-quality audio content to flow into the space.

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User friction can sink your app. Here’s what it is and how to avoid it.

Mixpanel

Even when wait times can’t be reduced with better performance, you can still use psychology by turning waits into sources of entertainment with animations, surprises, or even humor. Gamification is not just for games and entertainment-focused apps. That starts with hiring seasoned experts, even if only for review of more junior work.

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The Podcast Ecosystem in 2019 – a16z’s 68 page analysis

Andrew Chen

In the world of podcasting, the flywheel is spinning: new technologies including AirPods, connected cars, and smart speakers have made it much easier for consumers to listen to audio content, which in turn creates more revenue and financial opportunity for creators, which further encourages high-quality audio content to flow into the space.