#331: Justine Palefsky and Tas Amina of Kindred, on Building an Intentional Co-Founder Partnership, Lessons from a Failed E-Blast, and Navigating an Unpredictable Market
Just Go Grind · Justin Gordon
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Show Notes
Justine Palefsky and Tas Amina are the Co-Founders of Kindred, a members-only home swapping network that unlocks your ability to live a travel-rich lifestyle for a fraction of the cost of a hotel or AirBnb. By exchanging homes with people they trust, renters and owners alike are able to take advantage of remote-work flexibility and explore new destinations without breaking the bank.
Justine and Tas were both early-stage employees at Opendoor before deciding to start their own company during the pandemic.
Topics Covered by Justine Palefsky and Tas Amina in this Episode-
Kindred's origin story
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How Justine and Tas decided to work together as co-founders and the "partnership charter"
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Launching during the pandemic
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Early customer acquisition failures and lessons
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Organic growth and refining their model
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Developing Kindred's pricing and business model
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Fundraising for Kindred and their advice for founders
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Navigating an unpredictable market
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What's next for Kindred
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