Boosted to Busted: The Rise and Fall of Boosted Board
Episode Description
This week, we're pulling one of our favorite episodes from the archive due to everyone being out for Thanksgiving here in the states. If you've been listening to Waveform for a while, but for all of the newer listeners (of which there are many) this one is for you. It's a deep dive episode where David spoke with multiple people trying to get to the bottom of what happened with the company Boosted Board. Enjoy the long holiday weekend everyone!
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Brief Summary
Boosted Boards rose to fame through innovation and community but collapsed due to financial mismanagement and market challenges.
Key points
- The Rise and Fall of Boosted Boards. Exploring the journey of Boosted Boards from success to sudden shutdown.
- Kickstarter Success. Boosted Boards exceeded their Kickstarter goal by nearly five times, signaling strong demand.
- Hiring Talent in Silicon Valley. Boosted's rapid growth led to hiring talented friends and expanding the team.
- Customer Service Excellence. Boosted's commitment to customer service set them apart in the electric skateboard market.
- Casey Neistat's Influence. Casey Neistat's vlogs propelled boosted boards into the spotlight, driving sales and popularity.
- The Rise of Boosted Boards. Boosted Boards gained immense popularity thanks to influencers like Casey Neistat.
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Episode highlights
- The Rise and Fall of Boosted BoardsExploring the journey of Boosted Boards from success to sudden shutdown.“They seemed to be this giant monolithic company.”2:59Nov 29, 2024
- Kickstarter SuccessBoosted Boards exceeded their Kickstarter goal by nearly five times, signaling strong demand.“They ended up making $467,000, almost quintupled their goal!”11:50Nov 29, 2024
- Hiring Talent in Silicon ValleyBoosted's rapid growth led to hiring talented friends and expanding the team.“They start with friends, but quickly expand to hire more talent.”18:46Nov 29, 2024
- Customer Service ExcellenceBoosted's commitment to customer service set them apart in the electric skateboard market.“The company's always got your back with this product.”26:56Nov 29, 2024
- Casey Neistat's InfluenceCasey Neistat's vlogs propelled boosted boards into the spotlight, driving sales and popularity.“The boosted board became my key to New York City.”34:51Nov 29, 2024
- The Rise of Boosted BoardsBoosted Boards gained immense popularity thanks to influencers like Casey Neistat.“They couldn't pay for a better ad than that.”40:43Nov 29, 2024
- The Scooter PivotBoosted decided to expand into electric scooters, facing market saturation challenges.“They ultimately landed on the scooter because...”49:47Nov 29, 2024
- Scooter Culture ClashDiscussion on the perception of scooters versus skateboards and their cultural implications.“There's no way to look cool on a scooter.”1:02:03Nov 29, 2024
