While Western chat apps have grown complacent, a new vision is emerging. This interview is about the bold mission of Building the "Super App" That Could Dethrone WhatsApp. Inspired by China's all-in-one platform WeChat, founder Robby Wade explains his strategy for creating a Western super app that integrates chat with events, payments, and collaborative bookings. This is a look at the future of communication and the plan to innovate in a stagnant industry. Check out the company: https://thatsapp.com
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🕒 CHAPTERS
00:00 - Why Your Favorite Chat App Has Stopped Innovating
01:59 - Our Mission to Build a "Super App" for the West
04:07 - A Look at Another Founder's Competing Vision
06:57 - The Founder's Journey Through the "Valley of Despair"
08:00 - East vs. West: The Super App Divide
16:54 - A Day in the Life of a WeChat User
21:26 - The Billion-Dollar Feature Every Chat App is Missing
25:37 - Why Uber Failed in China
28:24 - The Secret to Great Products: Pursuing Simplicity
32:31 - The "Space Pen vs. Pencil" Analogy
35:19 - The Problem with End-to-End Encryption
41:39 - Don't Build the Juggernaut, Build *With* Your Users
49:19 - Why We Will Never Use Your Contact Book
52:50 - The Endless Wormhole of Permissions
56:17 - How to Make Good Decisions as a Team
59:21 - The Importance of Your Original Intuition
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