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EduStory | The Lean Launch: A Startup Story of Failure and Rebirth

08 Jul 2025

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What happens when your grand vision crashes and burns in front of the very people you need to impress? In this episode, we follow Leo and Sam, two friends with a brilliant app idea, "Kinetic," who pour 48 hours of their lives into building a revolutionary product for a make-or-break hackathon. They bet everything on a single, "magical" feature they believe will guarantee their success. But when the moment of truth arrives, disaster strikes. The demo fails, their dreams evaporate, and they're left with the bitter taste of public failure. However, in the wreckage of their ambition, they discover a more powerful, more resilient way forward. This story isn't just about a failed demo; it's a vital lesson in humility, strategy, and the real meaning of innovation. Join us as we break down their journey and uncover the foundational principles of the Lean Startup, the Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and how a spectacular failure can become the first step toward building something truly great. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don’t forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series and courses now available in our Patreon Shop!

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