This episode of the Startup for Startup podcast delves into the importance of pinpointing the root cause of a problem before jumping into solutions. Using the resource allocation feature development for monday.com as a case study, the discussion unfolds by emphasizing the need to clarify the essence of a solution. It contrasts successful examples, like Shazam, with less effective ones and outlines the monday.com team’s iterative approach. They faced specific challenges, such as navigating the complexities of existing resource management tools and creating a visually intuitive design that fit within monday.com's framework. The episode wraps up with a key takeaway: prioritize understanding the core issue before racing to find solutions. This point is highlighted by the team’s decision to spend the first six weeks analyzing the problem, before quickly developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in just two days.
