How to gain traction for your app? A conversation with Evan Chow, Co-founder and CEO, Quest
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In this episode, we have Evan, co-founder and CEO of Quest. Quest is an on-demand services marketplace where users can seek help from others for timely, cost-competitive services and simultaneously offer their services through the app. In this episode, we speak about gaining traction and more!
Find Quest here:
https://quest-inc.co/
Disclaimer:
Any views/opinions made by the guest is the guest's opinion. It does not represent the views/opinions of the host or the podcast. The podcast is not intended to constitute or be relied upon as professional advice. You should consult a qualified professional for any professional advice.
Timestamps:
(0:45) Introduction to Quest
(2:10) How do you differ from Carousell?
(8:30) Do you feel that there is still a need for an app?
(12:00) How do you move users from telegram to the app?
(15:45) How do you gain traction for your app?
(23:02) How do you juggle between your different commitments?
(27:41) What was one highlight in your start-up journey?
(31:35) Connections from the incubator?
(34:00) Resources?
(37:09) What is one piece of advice you will give to your past self?
(38:33) Where to find Quest?
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