Jeff Bezos laid out for key qualities for his stakeholders in 2014. How does your next idea stack up?

Talking Points:

  • Customer love. Do people love it? Not everyone must love it, but you need a customer base.
  • Scaleability. Can this grow into other markets?
  • Strong returns. Can you make money on this product in the long-run or not?
  • Future-proof. Can this product stand the test of time?
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. What is the product or service you are or would like to develop? Explain.
  3. What do/will customers love about your product or service? Explain.
  4. In what ways could your product or service grow into other markets?
  5. What sort of returns are you expecting? Explain.
  6. Can your product or service stand the test of time? What will be the challenges to overcome in the long-haul?
  7. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?