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FounderPlaybooks.
What other founders did to grow.
2722 dispatches from hundreds of founders, pulled from the week's best podcasts.
Don't mess with something that's really good. We look to refine but the main proposition is already there and there's a lot of users that really enjoy it — we have to continue to deliver on that.
When you acquire a great product, don't overhaul it — refine the edges
A common acquirer mistake is re-architecting a beloved product post-acquisition. Maple Media's rule: if the app already has loyal users, the product-market fit is proven. Day-one focus goes to implementing the Ivory platform (consistent infrastructure) and fixing presentation gaps, not redesigning the core. The value at acquisition is already there — protect it first.
I usually go to a popular app and a similar app within the same niche and I look at the layout of their app and I take the elements from it and adapt it to my app so I don't copy it the exact same... try not to reinvent the wheel just take what's working from their app adapt it a little and change it up.
Steal Onboarding Layouts From Category-Leading Apps Then Twist Them For Your Niche
Ethan designs onboarding by lifting structure from incumbents like Cal AI and Duolingo, since their flows reflect years of A/B testing he could never afford. Adapt rather than copy verbatim, then add a niche twist so the screens feel native to your audience. Stand on the shoulders of teams who've already tested every onboarding pattern.
There's a play for whatever you're stuck on.
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