Why no one wanted his food scale but health plans love his inhaler data
“My first idea was actually a food scale.”
My first idea was actually a food scale. No one wants it. Even though I use it, no one wants it. And so the inhaler people are using, they like it. They like finding their triggers. Now are they gonna pay a subscription fee every single month? Probably not. But are the health plans interested in reducing costs in the system? Definitely.
About this clip
A founder shares how he pivoted from a food scale idea that had no market demand to an inhaler tracking device that users actually want. The key insight: even if consumers won't pay subscriptions, health insurance companies see clear value in the cost reduction potential.
Why this clip
This captures a classic startup pivot moment with a clear lesson about finding the right customer for your product's value proposition.
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