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What Is Jon Buda's Podcast Platform Transistor.fm?

Jon Buda describes Transistor.fm as a podcast hosting and analytics platform. A show needs a place to store audio, an RSS feed with the show and episode details, listener numbers, and distribution to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other apps. Transistor is the subscription product that does that. It can also build a website for the podcast and supply embeddable players if you want to keep your own site. Buda says the aim is to make publishing easy once the episode is recorded. He had helped build an earlier podcast platform that came apart for him around 2015, then stayed around shows while working at Cards Against Humanity in Chicago.

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E8: Jon Buda, Transistor.fm ·

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  1. Why Did Jon Buda Start Working on Transistor.fmInterested in podcasting and working at Cards Against Humanity, Jon wanted to create a better experience for his coworkers, so he convinced them to sign up…
  2. Why Did Jon Buda Partner With Justin Jackson on Transistor.fmInitially Jon wanted to build the product completely on his own, but realizing he was a great coder but not a marketer, partnering with Justin would bring a…
  3. How Did Jon Buda Start Coding in Ruby on RailsWhile in college, Jon created an open-source music player, which later got him a consulting gig, an untimely turned into his first startup experience.
  4. How Do You Choose What Features to Put Into an MVPWhen starting to build Transistor.fm, Jon already knew what he needed to create in order to host a podcast - an RSS feed, a website, and few other things.
  5. How Does Jon and Justin of Transistor Prioritize Their RoadmapCustomer feedback drives some of the feature priority, and some are driven by the industry and where it is going overall.
  6. What Are Jon's Thoughts on Venture Funding and HiringBefore quitting their others jobs to focus on Transistor full time, Jon and Justin considered taking on venture funding to grow, but ultimately decided…

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