Episode 684 | Key Takeaways from MicroConf Europe 2023

In episode 684, Rob Walling is joined by Dr. Sherry Walling to share their experience from MicroConf Europe 2023 in Lisbon. They discuss a continued shift in MicroConf’s focus towards fostering founder connections and networking, and the value of face-to-face interactions. Rob and Sherry reflect on their own talks and highlight others by fellow founders and attendees. 

Topics we cover: 

• 1:28 – Reflecting on MicroConf locations
• 6:28 – Continuous event improvements, focus on community
• 9:41 – Michelle Hanson’s talk “Frameworks For Making Product and Strategic Company Decisions”
• 10:38 – Rob’s talk about the five stages of customer awareness
• 13:21 – Einar Vollset’s talk on applying AI iteratively to solve problems
• 15:07 – QuietLight’s live business valuation
• 16:39 – Attendee talks from Sophie, Johannes Akhison, and more
• 19:25 – Dr. Sherry Walling discusses motivational archetypes
• 22:46 – Steven Craven’s founder story

Links from the Show: 

• Rob Walling (@robwalling) | X
• Sherry Walling (@sherrywalling) | X
• Sherrywalling.com
• Dr. Sherry Walling | YouTube
• MicroConf Remote
• Einar Vollset (@einarvollset) | X
• Michele Hansen (@mjwhansen) | X
• Powered by Search (@poweredbysearch) | X
• David Newell | Quiet Light
• thisissophie.com
• Johannes Åkesson – “How Consulting Gave Me Time to Nail Product-Market Fit.”
• Stephen Craven (@stephen_craven) | X
• Stridist
• Producer Xander (@ProducerXander) | X

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